BSc in Health and Community Studies - Health Research Track — study plan

Kuwait University College of Public Health

Credit hours: 124
Levels: 8
Courses: 41
Degree: bachelor

The BSc in Health and Community Studies - Health Research Track study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 124 credit hours across 41 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1910-111	Conceptual Foundations of Health	3
1940-121	Nature of Communities	3
1930-151	Data and Statistics	3
1900-191	Study Skills 1	2
0788-181	English Language 181	5

Year 1 - Semester 2 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1940-171	Biology, Brain and Behavior	3
1940-122	Practicum: Discovering Communities	2
1940-172	Communicating: Theory and Skills	3
1930-152	Statistics for Public Health	3
0788-182	English Language 182	5

Year 2 - Semester 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1900-281	Human Biology and Pathophysiology	3
1930-241	Introduction to Epidemiology	3
1940-271	Changing Behaviors: Theory and Practice	2
1900-291	Health and Community Ethics	3
0788-250	English Language 250	3

Year 2 - Semester 2 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1900-282	Infectious Diseases	3
1900-283	Chronicity and Non-Communicable Diseases	3
1920-261	Introduction to Health Policy	3
1940-272	Teaching and Health	3
1900-292	Study Skills 2	2
1940-221	Practicum: Community Health Needs Assessment	2

Year 3 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1910-313	Fundamentals of Public Health Nutrition	3
1950-331	Ecology, Environments and Health	3
1920-361	Managing Health Care Systems	3
1920-362	Resource Allocation for Health 1	3
1940-321	Community Health Development	3

Year 3 - Semester 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1940-371	Practicum in Health Promotion	3
1910-312	Disaster Management	3
1920-363	Resource Allocation for Health 2	3
1930-341	Evidence Based Practice	3
1900-391	Ethical Issues Seminar	2
ELEC-1	Elective Elective	3

Year 4 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1930-441	Practicum in Health Research	3
1930-442	Methods in Epidemiologic Research	3
1930-443	Qualitative Research	3
1930-491	Capstone Project I: Planning and Proposal	3
ELEC-2	Elective Elective	3

Year 4 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1930-444	Data Management and Informatics	3
1930-445	Statistical Methods and Statistical Computing	3
1930-446	Applied Research Methods	3
1930-492	Capstone Project II: Implementation	6

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Frequently asked questions about BSc in Health and Community Studies - Health Research Track

How many credit hours is BSc in Health and Community Studies - Health Research Track at Kuwait University?

BSc in Health and Community Studies - Health Research Track at Kuwait University requires completing 124 credit hours to graduate, spread across 41 courses.

How many years is BSc in Health and Community Studies - Health Research Track at Kuwait University?

The study plan for BSc in Health and Community Studies - Health Research Track spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does BSc in Health and Community Studies - Health Research Track award?

BSc in Health and Community Studies - Health Research Track at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 124 credit hours.