Public Health — study plan
- Credit hours
- 134
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 48
- Degree
- bachelor
The Public Health study plan at King Khalid University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0211 خلق | Ethics of Health Professions | 2 |
| 0222 نجل | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| 0522 نجل | Intensive English Language | 5 |
Level 2 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0214 احص | Fundamentals of Biostatistics | 2 |
| 0303 فيز | Physics for Health Specializations | 3 |
| 0401 حيا | Biology for Health Specializations | 4 |
| 0402 كيم | Chemistry for Health Specializations | 4 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0212 ثقف | Moderation and Centrism | 2 |
| 0261 تقن | Introduction to Computer Skills | 2 |
| 2252 صحة | Health Administration | 2 |
| 2311 شرح | Introduction to Anatomy | 3 |
| 2311 صحة | Fundamentals of Public Health | 3 |
| 2312 صحة | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| 2312 فسل | Introduction to Physiology | 3 |
Level 4 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0221 عرب | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| 2212 صحة | Communication Skills in Health | 2 |
| 2341 صحة | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| 2361 صحة | Health and Social Behaviors | 3 |
| 2366 صحة | Health Promotion and Education | 3 |
| 2371 صحة | Fundamentals of Nutrition Science | 3 |
| 2431 صحة | Environmental Health | 4 |
Level 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3221 صحة | Population Health Management | 2 |
| 3314 صحة | Communicable Diseases | 3 |
| 3322 صحة | Advanced Biostatistics | 3 |
| 3353 صحة | Parasitic Diseases and Their Control | 3 |
| 3432 صحة | Water Safety and Sanitation | 4 |
Level 6 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3253 صحة | Health Care Policies and Services | 2 |
| 3255 صحة | Quality Management | 2 |
| 3262 صحة | Maternal and Child Care | 2 |
| 3313 صحة | Non-Communicable Diseases | 3 |
| 3372 صحة | Food Safety | 3 |
| 3442 صحة | Applied Epidemiology | 4 |
Level 7 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0262 تقن | Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| 4215 صحة | International Health | 2 |
| 4246 صحة | Scientific Research Methods | 2 |
| 4254 صحة | Health Information Systems | 2 |
| 4256 صحة | Health Disaster Management | 2 |
| 4263 صحة | Public Health and Aging | 2 |
| 4347 صحة | Disease Vectors and Their Control | 3 |
| 4445 صحة | Infection Control | 4 |
Level 8 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0401 مهر | Career Preparation Skills (Cooperative Training) | 4 |
| 4234 صحة | Occupational Health | 2 |
| 4243 صحة | Evidence-Based Practices | 2 |
| 4251 صحة | Health Economics | 2 |
| 4257 صحة | Healthy Cities | 2 |
| 4265 صحة | Mental Health | 2 |
| 4344 صحة | Graduation Research Project | 3 |
| 4364 صحة | School Health | 3 |
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 Khalid University?
Public Health at King Khalid University requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.
How many years is Public Health at King Khalid 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 Khalid University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 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.