Health Informatics — study plan
- Credit hours
- 147
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 45
- Degree
- bachelor
The Health Informatics study plan at Qassim University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 147 credit hours across 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 0011 | Preparatory English (1) | 8 |
| PSYCH101 | Thinking Skills and Learning Styles | 2 |
| STAT100 | Statistics | 2 |
| PHYS110 | Physics (1) | 2 |
| CSC105 | Computer Skills | 4 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEDU111 | Communication Skills and Health Professional Education | 2 |
| BHS111 | Human Biology | 4 |
| ESP101 | English for Health Practitioners | 2 |
| ENG 0012 | Preparatory English (2) | 5 |
| PHS115 | Medical Ethics | 2 |
| MDL111 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 |
Level 3 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HINF212 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 2 |
| BHA 212 | Introduction to Health Services Management | 2 |
| EPI 213 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 2 |
| LAW 419 | Health Laws and Regulations | 3 |
| SOC 319 | Medical Social Work | 2 |
| BPH 212 | Introduction to Public Health | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 101 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 |
| HINF232 | Telemedicine and eHealth | 3 |
| HINF222 | Health Information Management and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HINF213 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Language Skills | 2 |
| CMD 223 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HINF233 | Health Information Systems | 3 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 102 | Islam and Community Building | 2 |
| HINF332 | Data Management and Database Systems | 3 |
| HINF312 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ARAB103 | Arab Liberation | 2 |
| CMD 225 | Physiology | 3 |
| HINF333 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
Level 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BHA 324 | Organizational Behavior in Health | 3 |
| HINF334 | Clinical Decision Support System | 3 |
| HINF313 | Programming Patterns | 3 |
| BPH 335 | Community Health | 4 |
| IC 103 | Economic System in Islam | 2 |
Level 7 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HINF432 | Web Applications for Health Informatics | 3 |
| HINF422 | Coding and Classification of Diseases | 3 |
| HINF411 | Computer Communication Networks | 3 |
| BPH 431 | Applied Geographic Information Systems in Public Health | 3 |
| IC 104 | Foundations of the Political System in Islam | 2 |
Level 8 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BPH 435 | International Health | 2 |
| HINF434 | Research Project | 3 |
| HINF433 | Project Management for Health Systems Manager | 3 |
| BHA 413 | Health Quality Management | 3 |
| HINF412 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Informatics | 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 Health Informatics
How many credit hours is Health Informatics at Qassim University?
Health Informatics at Qassim University requires completing 147 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.
How many years is Health Informatics at Qassim University?
The study plan for Health Informatics spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Health Informatics award?
Health Informatics at Qassim University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 147 credit hours.
Is Health Informatics offered at other universities?
Yes, Health Informatics is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.