Environmental Health — study plan
Umm Al-Qura University College of Public Health and Health Informatics
- Credit hours
- 130
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 48
- Degree
- bachelor
The Environmental Health study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 130 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 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| ELIH1101 | English Language (1) | 4 |
| CHM1110 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 2 |
| BIO1001 | Public Health Biology | 3 |
| HP1001 | Medical Terminology in Public Health | 2 |
Level 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| ELIH1102 | English Language (2) | 4 |
| MED1404 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| HP1002 | Principles of Public Health Profession | 3 |
| HSM1212 | Attributes and Skills in Public Health | 3 |
Level 3 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| HP2003 | Introduction to Health Promotion | 3 |
| EPI2004 | Basic Epidemiology | 3 |
| EH2001 | Foundations of environmental health | 3 |
| EH2002 | Principles of environmental microbiology | 3 |
Level 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| EH2004 | Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology | 3 |
| OHS2103 | Introductory Occupational Health and Safety | 3 |
| EH2003 | Environmental Sampling and analysis | 3 |
| PHYS1115 | Public Health Physics | 3 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EH3006 | Mass Gathering Health | 3 |
| EH3007 | Food Safety | 4 |
| EH3008 | Disasters and public health | 3 |
| EH3009 | Environmental toxicology | 3 |
| MTH3017 | Biostatistics | 3 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EH3010 | Air pollution | 3 |
| EH3011 | Solid waste management | 2 |
| EH3012 | Wastewater treatment and management | 3 |
| EH3013 | Research Methods in Environmental Health | 4 |
| EH3014 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3 |
| EH3015 | Soil and water pollution | 3 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| EH4016 | Hazardous waste management | 3 |
| EH4017 | Health risk assessment | 3 |
| EH4018 | Vector control | 3 |
| EH4019 | Graduation Project in Environmental Health 1 | 3 |
| EH4020 | Environmental management | 3 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| EH4021 | Housing and health | 3 |
| EH4023 | Environmental impact assessment | 3 |
| EH4024 | Graduation Project in Environmental Health 2 | 3 |
| EH4025 | Global environmental issues | 3 |
| EH4022 | Environmental legislations and regulations | 3 |
Level 9 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EH4026 | Internship | 0 |
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 Environmental Health
How many credit hours is Environmental Health at Umm Al-Qura University?
Environmental Health at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.
How many years is Environmental Health at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Environmental Health spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Environmental Health award?
Environmental Health at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.