Public Health — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 41
- Degree
- bachelor
The Public Health study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 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 - Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 103 | Experimental General Chemistry I | 1 |
| PUBH 151 | Biostatistics for Health Sciences | 3 |
| MEDI 101 | Human Structure and Function I | 3 |
| MEDI 102 | Health Professions Education | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | English Language I - Post Foundation | 3 |
Year 1 - Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEDI 103 | Human Structure and Function II | 3 |
| PUBH 101 | PHS: Principles and Practice | 3 |
| BIOM 201 | Medical Biochemistry | 4 |
| ENGL 203 | English Language II - Post Foundation | 3 |
| CORE | Core Curriculum Course Elective | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 202 | Health, Behavior and Society | 3 |
| BIOM 217 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| BIOM 243 | Introduction to Pathology | 2 |
| CORE | Core Curriculum Course Elective | 3 |
| CORE | Core Curriculum Course Elective | 3 |
Year 2 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHAR 250 | Microbiology for Health Sciences | 3 |
| PUBH 201 | Environmental Health and Disease | 3 |
| PUBH 205 | Research Methods for Public Health | 3 |
| CORE | Core Curriculum Course Elective | 3 |
| CORE | Core Curriculum Course Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 300 | Public Health Professional Practice | 1 |
| PUBH 301 | Public Health Ethics | 3 |
| PUBH 303 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| CORE | Core Curriculum Course Elective | 3 |
| CORE | Core Curriculum Course Elective | 3 |
| CORE | Core Curriculum Course Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 230 | Strategic Planning & Marketing | 3 |
| PUBH 306 | Public Health Systems, Management, and Policy | 3 |
| PUBH 310 | Needs Assessment and Planning for Health Promotion | 4 |
| PUBH 320 | Health Communication | 3 |
| CORE | Core Curriculum Course Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 390 | Field Experience | 3 |
| PUBH 420 | Design of Program Evaluation Systems | 3 |
| PUBH 430 | Health Economics | 3 |
| PUBH 439 | Public Health Preparedness | 3 |
| ELEC | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Spring 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 341 | Public Health Data Analyses | 3 |
| PUBH 499 | Capstone | 3 |
| ELEC | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Free Elective Elective | 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 Qatar University?
Public Health at Qatar University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 41 courses.
How many years is Public Health at Qatar 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 Qatar 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.