Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics — study plan

Saudi Electronic University College of Health Sciences

Credit hours: 130
Levels: 9
Courses: 51
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics study plan at Saudi Electronic University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 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 One (Common First Year) 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENG001	English Language Skills	8
CS001	Computer Skills	3
CI001	Academic Skills	2

Level Two (Common First Year) 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENG001	English Language Skills	8
MATH001	Introduction to Mathematics	3
COMM001	Communication Skills	2

Level Three 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
حيا 101	Basic Medical Terminology	3
تام 231	Introduction to Information Technology and Systems	3
درع 101	Healthcare Management	3
صحة 121	Introduction to Biostatistics	3
تام 232	Object-Oriented Programming	3
درع 102	Organizational Behavior	3

Level Four 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
حيا 102	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	3
سلم 101	Islamic Culture (1)	2
درع 113	Health Policies and the Saudi Healthcare System	3
صحة 131	Introduction to Epidemiology	3
تام 244	Introduction to Databases	3
تام 245	Data Structures	3

Level Five 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
صحة 212	Concepts of Health Education and Promotion	3
تام 351	Computer Networks	3
تام 352	Human-Computer Interaction	3
مصح 111	Introduction to Health Informatics	3
تام 353	Systems Analysis and Design	3
سلم 102	Islamic Culture 2	2

Level Six 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
درع 213	Healthcare Financial Management	3
صحة 215	Research and Analysis Methods in Healthcare	3
صحة 216	Ethics and Regulations in Healthcare	3
تام 361	Web Technologies	3
تام 362	Information Technology Project Management	3
مصح 112	Electronic Health Records	3

Level Seven 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
سلم 103	Islamic Culture (3)	2
صحة 312	Health Communication	3
تام 475	Decision Support Systems	3
تام 476	IT Policy and Security	3
مصح 213	Medical Coding and Billing	3
مصح 214	Consumer Health Informatics	3

Level Eight 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
مصح 314	Public Health Informatics	3
مصح 315	Healthcare and Telemedicine	3
مصح 316	Electronic Health (eHealth)	3
سلم 104	Islamic Culture 4	2
اختياري 1	Elective Course 1	3
اختياري 2	Elective Course 2	3

Elective Courses (choose 2) 27 credits

Code	Course	Credits
تام 487	Smartphone Application Development	3
تام 364	Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Information Technology	3
تام 485	Professional Ethics in Information Technology	3
قصد 101	E-Commerce	3
صحة 101	Introduction to Public Health	3
صحة 151	Environmental Health	3
صحة 261	Occupational Health	3
صحة 273	Introduction to Mental Health	3
صحة 311	Global Health	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 Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics at Saudi Electronic University?

Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics at Saudi Electronic University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics at Saudi Electronic University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics award?

Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics at Saudi Electronic University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.