Public Health — study plan
University of Ha'il College of Public Health and Health Informatics
- Credit hours
- 133
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 55
- Degree
- bachelor
The Public Health study plan at University of Ha'il is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 133 credit hours across 55 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Second Year - First Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PH111 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| PH112 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| PH113 | Introduction to Health Management | 3 |
| PH114 | Principles of Health Informatics and Information Management | 2 |
| ENGL100 | English Language | 2 |
| ETEC115 | Computer and Information | 2 |
| CRCL115 | University Life Skills | 3 |
Second Year - Second Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PH121 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PH131 | Sociology of Health, Illness and Healthcare | 2 |
| PH132 | Anatomy and Physiology | 2 |
| PHHS122 | Public Health Ethics and Laws | 2 |
| PHHS123 | Environmental Health | 2 |
| PHHS124 | Community Health | 2 |
| PHHS134 | Microbiology | 3 |
| EDUC115 | Work Values and Ethics | 2 |
Third Year - First Semester 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHHS133 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| PHHS211 | Applied Epidemiology | 3 |
| PHHS212 | Human Nutrition | 2 |
| PHHS214 | Disaster Management | 2 |
| PHHS221 | Water Quality | 3 |
| PHHS223 | Global Health | 2 |
| ARB100 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| EDUC125 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
Third Year - Second Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHHS213 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| PHHS222 | Food Safety | 3 |
| PHHS234 | Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases | 3 |
| PHHS311 | Solid and Liquid Waste Management | 2 |
| PHHS312 | Air Pollution and Climate Change | 2 |
| PHHS321 | Infection Control | 3 |
| IC111 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
Fourth Year - First Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHHS231 | Primary Health Care | 3 |
| PHHS232 | Public Health Risk Assessment | 2 |
| PHHS233 | Occupational Health and Safety | 3 |
| PHHS332 | Research Methodology in Health Sciences | 3 |
| PHHS313 | Health Education | 3 |
| PHHS314 | Medical Entomology | 3 |
Fourth Year - Second Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHHS322 | Field Training in Public Health | 2 |
| PHHS323 | Public Health Planning and Evaluation | 2 |
| PHHS331 | First Aid and Safety Education | 3 |
| PHHS333 | Social Marketing in Public Health | 3 |
| PHHS334 | Population Health and Demography | 2 |
| PHHS324 | Vector Control | 3 |
Fifth Year - First Semester 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHHS411 | Graduation Project 1 | 2 |
| PHHS412 | Internship 1 | 4 |
| PHHS421 | Graduation Project 2 | 2 |
| PHHS422 | Internship 2 | 4 |
Fifth Year - Second Semester 10 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHHS431 | Graduation Project 3 | 2 |
| PHHS432 | Internship 3 | 4 |
| PHHS441 | Internship 4 | 4 |
Electives 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHHS315 | Introduction to Mental Health Elective | 2 |
| PHHS316 | Health Aspects of Aging Elective | 2 |
| PHHS325 | Public Health Communications Elective | 2 |
| PHHS326 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Elective | 2 |
| PHHS335 | Theory Development Elective | 2 |
| PHHS336 | Health Behaviour Elective | 2 |
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 University of Ha'il?
Public Health at University of Ha'il requires completing 133 credit hours to graduate, spread across 55 courses.
How many years is Public Health at University of Ha'il?
The study plan for Public Health spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Public Health award?
Public Health at University of Ha'il awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 133 credit hours.
Is Public Health offered at other universities?
Yes, Public Health is offered at at least 6 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.