Biology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 130
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 51
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biology study plan at Majmaah University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 51 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SENG101 | Scientific English | 3 |
| BIOL101 | General Biology | 3 |
| CHEM101 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CSI101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| University Course | 2 | |
| University Course | 2 | |
| College Elective | 2 |
Level 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS101 | General Physics | 3 |
| BIOL102 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL111 | Animal Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL112 | Invertebrates | 3 |
| BIOL121 | Plant Anatomy & Morphology | 3 |
| University Course | 2 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL213 | Vertebrates | 3 |
| BIOL214 | Animal Histology | 3 |
| CHEM211 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOL222 | Plant Taxonomy | 2 |
| BIOL241 | Ecology | 2 |
| MATH131 | Basis of Mathematics | 3 |
| University Course | 2 |
Level 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL223 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL215 | Comparative Anatomy | 3 |
| CHEM221 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL231 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL24- | College Elective | 2 |
| University Course | 2 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL316 | Entomology | 3 |
| BIOL344 | Plant Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL332 | Bacteriology | 3 |
| BIOL333 | Mycology | 3 |
| BIOL351 | Genetics | 3 |
| University Course | 2 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL334 | Virology | 2 |
| BIOL335 | Parasitology | 3 |
| BIOL361 | Instrumentation & Microscopic Preparations | 2 |
| BIOL345 | Animal Ecology & Behavior | 3 |
| BIOL352 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL317 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| BIOL473 | Summer Training | 1 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL436 | Immunology | 4 |
| BIOL446 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| BIOL453 | Genetic Engineering | 3 |
| BIOL471 | Graduation Project (Theoretical Part) | 2 |
| BIOL4-- | College Elective | 2 |
| Free Course | 3 |
Level 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL454 | Applied Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOL455 | Bioinformatics | 3 |
| BIOL418 | Animal Taxonomy | 2 |
| BIOL419 | Embryology | 3 |
| BIOL472 | Graduation Project (Practical Part) | 2 |
| Free Course | 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 Biology
How many credit hours is Biology at Majmaah University?
Biology at Majmaah University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.
How many years is Biology at Majmaah University?
The study plan for Biology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biology award?
Biology at Majmaah University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.
Is Biology offered at other universities?
Yes, Biology is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.