Respiratory Care (Diploma) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 76
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 29
- Degree
- diploma
The Respiratory Care (Diploma) study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 76 credit hours across 29 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| ELIH1101 | English Language (1) | 4 |
| NUT1101 | Basic Skills in Applied Medical Sciences | 2 |
| CHM1000 | General Chemistry for Allied Health Professions | 2 |
| LAB1001 | Physiology 1 | 3 |
| PHYS1103 | Medical Physics | 2 |
| EMS1000 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| ELIH1102 | English Language (2) | 4 |
| MED1406 | Introduction to Anatomy | 2 |
| LAB1002 | Physiology 2 | 3 |
| LAB1301 | Basic Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOM1501 | Introduction to Microbiology | 2 |
| DPT1201 | Introduction to Applied Medical Sciences and Ethics | 2 |
Level 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| BSRC2101 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology Essential Of Respiratory Care | 3 |
| MED2403 | Cardiopulmonary anatomy | 3 |
| BSRC2102 | Fundamentals of Respiratory Care | 5 |
| BSRC2103 | Ethics in respiratory care | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| BSRC2104 | Respiratory Disease | 4 |
| BSRC2105 | Clinical Practice 1 | 3 |
| BSRC2106 | Pulmonary Function Testing | 4 |
| BSRC2107 | Cardiopulmonary Patient Assessment | 3 |
Level 5 5 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSRC3108 | Fundamentals of Mechanical Ventilation | 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 Respiratory Care (Diploma)
How many credit hours is Respiratory Care (Diploma) at Umm Al-Qura University?
Respiratory Care (Diploma) at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 76 credit hours to graduate, spread across 29 courses.
How many years is Respiratory Care (Diploma) at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Respiratory Care (Diploma) spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Respiratory Care (Diploma) award?
Respiratory Care (Diploma) at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Diploma degree after completing 76 credit hours.