The Nursing Sciences study plan at Shaqra University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 143 credit hours across 58 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 118 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL1101
English Language 1
4
ISLM1001
Islamic Culture 1
2
CHEM1101
General Chemistry
2
ETH1101
Ethics for Health Care Practitioners
2
ISLM1003
Recitation and Quranic Guidances
2
ARAB1001
Arabic Language Skills
2
TERM1101
Medical Terminology
2
MEDP1101
Medical Professional Skills
2
Level 218 credits
Code
Course
Credits
HIST1001
History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2
ENGL1102
English Language 2
3
BIO1101
Human Biology
4
CS1002
Fundamentals of Digital Transformation
2
PHYS1101
Medical Physics
3
ISLM1002
Islamic Culture 2
2
CHEM1102
Organic Chemistry
2
Level 317 credits
Code
Course
Credits
NURS1231
Physiology for Nurses
2
NURS1232
Biostatistics
2
NURS1233
Fundamentals of Nursing 1
4
NURS1234
English for Specific Purposes
2
NURS1235
Anatomy for Nurses
3
NURS1236
Medical Microbiology
2
NURS1237
Health Sociology
2
Level 417 credits
Code
Course
Credits
NURS1241
Fundamentals of Nursing 2
4
NURS1242
Epidemiology for Nurses
2
NURS1243
General Pathology
2
NURS1244
Growth and Development
2
NURS1245
Patient Safety and Infection Control
2
NURS1246
Health Assessment
3
NURS1247
Communication in Healthcare
2
Level 517 credits
Code
Course
Credits
NURS1351
Maternity Nursing
4
NURS1352
Medical-Surgical Nursing 1
4
NURS1353
Pharmacology for Nurses
2
NURS1354
Gynecological Nursing
3
NURS1355
Primary Health Care
2
NURS1356
Health Psychology
2
Level 618 credits
Code
Course
Credits
NURS1361
Health Informatics
2
NURS1362
Pediatric and Child Health Nursing
4
NURS1363
Geriatric Nursing
2
NURS1364
Research Methods
2
NURS1365
Medical-Surgical Nursing 2
4
NURS1366
Neonatal Nursing
2
NURS1367
Oncology and Palliative Nursing
2
Level 718 credits
Code
Course
Credits
NURS1471
Forensic Nursing
2
NURS1472
Critical Care Nursing
4
NURS1473
Evidence-Based Nursing
2
NURS1474
Nursing Quality Practice
2
NURS1475
Clinical Practice 1
4
NURS1476
Emergency Nursing
2
NURS1477
Health Nutrition
2
Level 820 credits
Code
Course
Credits
NURS1481
Community Health Nursing
4
NURS1482
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
4
NURS1483
Clinical Practice 2
4
NURS1484
Graduation Project
3
NURS1485
Nursing Management and Leadership
3
NURS1486
Qualifying for Practice
2
Level 9 (Internship)0 credits
Code
Course
Credits
NURS1591
Nursing Internship 1
0
Level 10 (Internship)0 credits
Code
Course
Credits
NURS1592
Nursing Internship 2
0
Level 11 (Internship)0 credits
Code
Course
Credits
NURS1593
Nursing Internship 3
0
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How many credit hours is Nursing Sciences at Shaqra University?
Nursing Sciences at Shaqra University requires completing 143 credit hours to graduate, spread across 58 courses.
How many years is Nursing Sciences at Shaqra University?
The study plan for Nursing Sciences spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Nursing Sciences award?
Nursing Sciences at Shaqra University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 143 credit hours.
Is Nursing Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, Nursing Sciences 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.