Biology / Zoology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 133
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 48
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biology / Zoology study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 133 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| BIO1101 | General Biology | 3 |
| CHM1101 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| BIO1102 | Basic biological lab skills | 3 |
| BIO1103 | Principals of Ecology | 3 |
| ELIN1301 | English Language (1) | 3 |
Level 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| MTH1101 | Calculus 1 | 3 |
| CHM1416 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| PHYS1101 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
| BIO1104 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| ELIN1302 | English Language (2) | 3 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| BIO2205 | Animal Ecology | 3 |
| BIO2206 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO2207 | Marine biology | 3 |
| BIO2208 | Animal histology | 3 |
| BIO2212 | English for Science | 2 |
Level 4 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| BIO2213 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO2214 | Animal Taxonomy | 3 |
| BIO2215 | Environmental Pollution | 3 |
| BIO2216 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| MTH2217 | Biostatistics | 3 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO3218 | Animal Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIO3219 | Animal Physiology | 3 |
| BIO3220 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIO3221 | Invertebrates | 3 |
| BIO3222 | Entomology | 3 |
| BIO3223 | Evolutionary biology | 2 |
Level 6 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO3224 | Co-Operative Training | 6 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| BIO4225 | Vertebrates | 3 |
| BIO4226 | Hematology | 3 |
| BIO4227 | Neurophysiology | 3 |
| BIO4229 | Fauna | 3 |
| BIO4228 | Parasitology | 3 |
Level 8 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| BIO4233 | Graduation Project | 3 |
| BIO4234 | Animal Behavior | 3 |
| BIO4235 | Endocrinology | 3 |
| BIO4236 | Animal Embryology | 3 |
| BIO4237 | Animal tissue culture | 3 |
| BIO4238 | Comparative Animal Anatomy | 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 Biology / Zoology
How many credit hours is Biology / Zoology at Umm Al-Qura University?
Biology / Zoology at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 133 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.
How many years is Biology / Zoology at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Biology / Zoology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biology / Zoology award?
Biology / Zoology at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 133 credit hours.