Biology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 137
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 47
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biology study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 137 credit hours across 47 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 601101 | Islamic Culture (1) | 2 |
| 605101 | Holy Quran (1) | 2 |
| 4021101 | General Chemistry (1) | 4 |
| 4041101 | Calculus | 4 |
| 7001401 | English Language (1) | 4 |
Level 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 102101 | Prophet's Biography | 2 |
| 501101 | Arabic Language (1) | 2 |
| 4011101 | General Biology | 4 |
| 4031101 | General Physics | 4 |
| 7001402 | English Language (2) | 4 |
Level 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 605201 | Holy Quran (2) | 2 |
| 4012211 | Plant Kingdom | 3 |
| 4022301 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| 4012141 | General Anatomy | 3 |
| 4012161 | Biostatistics | 2 |
| 4012311 | Invertebrate Zoology | 3 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 601201 | Islamic Culture (2) | 2 |
| 4012172 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| 4012232 | Plant Taxonomy | 3 |
| 4012322 | Vertebrate Zoology | 3 |
| 4012242 | Plant Ecology | 3 |
| 4012252 | Phycology (Algae) | 3 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 601301 | Islamic Culture (3) | 3 |
| 605301 | Holy Quran (3) | 2 |
| 4013331 | Animal Physiology (1) | 3 |
| 4013261 | Plant Physiology (1) | 3 |
| 4013281 | Genetics | 3 |
| 4013291 | Flora of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 4013352 | Animal Ecology | 3 |
| 4013362 | Entomology | 3 |
| 4013342 | Animal Physiology (2) | 3 |
| 4013272 | Plant Physiology (2) | 3 |
| 4013402 | Virology and Bacteriology | 3 |
| 4013182 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
Level 7 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 605401 | Holy Quran (4) | 2 |
| 4014311 | Parasitology | 3 |
| 4014321 | Fauna of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| 4014331 | Pest Control | 2 |
| 4014411 | Mycology and Plant Diseases | 3 |
| 4014191 | Environmental Pollution | 2 |
| 4014111 | Biotechnology | 3 |
Level 8 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 601401 | Islamic Culture (4) | 2 |
| 4014342 | Animal Behavior | 2 |
| 4014352 | Animal Embryology | 3 |
| 4014212 | Tissue Culture | 3 |
| 4014362 | Endocrinology | 3 |
| 4014923 | Graduation Project | 5 |
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 Biology
How many credit hours is Biology at Umm Al-Qura University?
Biology at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 137 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.
How many years is Biology at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Biology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biology award?
Biology at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 137 credit hours.
Is Biology offered at other universities?
Yes, Biology is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.