Applied Biology — study plan
Northern Border University College of Sciences and Arts (Rafha)
- Credit hours
- 135
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 48
- Degree
- bachelor
The Applied Biology study plan at Northern Border University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 135 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 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM101 | General Chemistry (1) | 4 |
| BIO101 | General Biology (1) | 4 |
| STAT131 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| LNGT101 | English (1) | 3 |
| IT100 | Digital Culture | 2 |
| UNIV-ELEC1 | University Elective (1) | 2 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS101 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| MATH101 | Calculus (1) | 4 |
| CS103 | Programming (1) | 3 |
| LNGT102 | English (2) | 3 |
| GNCR100 | University Skills | 2 |
| ISLS-1 | Islamic Culture (1) | 2 |
Level 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO211 | Laboratory Preparation | 1 |
| BIO222 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO223 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO231 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO241 | General Botany | 3 |
| ISLS-2 | Islamic Culture (2) | 2 |
Level 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO251 | General Zoology | 3 |
| BIO224 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO225 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO226 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| COLL-ELEC1 | College Elective (1) | 2 |
| UNIV-ELEC2 | University Elective (2) | 2 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO321 | Cellular Metabolism | 3 |
| BIO322 | Enzymology | 3 |
| BIO361 | Principles of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering | 3 |
| BIO362 | Applied Mycology | 3 |
| BIO363 | Applied Bacteriology | 3 |
| FREE1 | Free Course (1) | 2 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO364 | Plant Propagation and Tissue Culture | 3 |
| BIO365 | Biotechnology in Animal Production | 3 |
| BIO366 | Ecology and Pollution | 3 |
| BIO367 | Food Processing and Quality Assurance | 4 |
| BIO368 | Dairy Technology | 3 |
| HR100 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
Level 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO461 | Biodiversity and Conservation Management | 3 |
| BIO462 | Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | 3 |
| BIO491 | Field Training | 3 |
| BIO47X | Department Elective Course 1 (Group 1) | 3 |
| COLL-ELEC2 | College Elective (2) | 2 |
| FREE2 | Free Course (2) | 2 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO463 | Bioremediation | 3 |
| BIO464 | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO465 | Bioethics | 2 |
| BIO47X-2 | Department Elective Course 2 (Package 2) | 3 |
| BIO47X-3 | Department Elective Course 3 (Package 3) | 3 |
| BIO492 | Research Project | 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 Applied Biology
How many credit hours is Applied Biology at Northern Border University?
Applied Biology at Northern Border University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.
How many years is Applied Biology at Northern Border University?
The study plan for Applied Biology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Applied Biology award?
Applied Biology at Northern Border University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.
Is Applied Biology offered at other universities?
Yes, Applied Biology is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.