Public Health — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 39
- Degree
- bachelor
The Public Health study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1001206 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| 0815103 | Basic Chemistry I | 4 |
| 1731110 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| 1731108 | Expository Writing I | 2 |
| 1002210 | Basic Biostatistics | 1 |
| 0817171 | Algebra and Trigonometry | 2 |
| 7401101 | Islamic Faith and Contemporary Doctrines | 2 |
Second Semester 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1001207 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| 0815203 | Basic Chemistry II | 4 |
| 3101102 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 1731109 | Expository Writing II | 2 |
| 3101106 | Principles of Epidemiology | 1 |
| 3102105 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| 7401301 | Contemporary Cultural Issues | 2 |
Third Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3102211 | Biostatistics for Public Health Practice | 4 |
| 3101203 | Quality Management in Health Care | 2 |
| 7401*** | Elective University Requirement I | 2 |
| 3102213 | Public Health, Behavior and Society | 3 |
| 3102215 | Methods of Research in Public Health | 3 |
| 3102217 | Principles of Epidemiology for Public Health | 4 |
Fourth Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3102202 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 3102222 | Public Health Education Intervention Methods | 4 |
| 3102224 | Public Health Administration | 3 |
| 3101245 | Health Assessment & Promotion | 4 |
| 3102226 | Public Health Policies | 3 |
Fifth Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3101301 | Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| 3102303 | Environmental Health | 4 |
| 3102305 | Public Health Informatics | 3 |
| 3102307 | Health Economics | 3 |
| 7401*** | Elective University Requirement II | 2 |
Sixth Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECR | Elective College Requirement | 2 |
| 3102302 | Global Health and Development | 3 |
| 3102304 | Health Program Planning and Evaluation | 4 |
| 3102306 | Occupational Health | 3 |
| 3102308 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| 3102310 | Health Care in Saudi Arabia | 3 |
Seventh Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3102403 | Contemporary Public Health Issues and Challenges | 3 |
| 3102445 | Capstone Seminar | 6 |
| 3102407 | Special Topics and Independent Study | 6 |
One Year Internship (48 weeks) 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Public Health
How many credit hours is Public Health at King Faisal University?
Public Health at King Faisal University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.
How many years is Public Health at King Faisal University?
The study plan for Public Health spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Public Health award?
Public Health at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Public Health offered at other universities?
Yes, Public Health is offered at at least 8 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.