Epidemiology — study plan
Umm Al-Qura University College of Public Health and Health Informatics
- Credit hours
- 135
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 54
- Degree
- bachelor
The Epidemiology study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 54 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 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| EPI2004 | Basic Epidemiology | 3 |
| EPI2001 | Epidemiological Reporting Skills | 2 |
| PHD2002 | Toxicological Substances in Epidemiology | 2 |
| EPI2003 | Molecular Basis of Human Disease 1 | 3 |
| MTH2005 | Biostatistics1 | 3 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| HP2006 | Mother and Child Health | 2 |
| HP2017 | Community Health | 2 |
| HP2018 | Epidemiology of Psychological Disorders | 2 |
| EPI2009 | Molecular Basis of Human Diseases (2) | 3 |
| MTH2010 | Biostatistics2 | 3 |
| NUT2011 | Nutritional Epidemiology 1 | 2 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPI3001 | Ethical Issues in Epidemiology | 2 |
| EPI3002 | Primary Care Epidemiology & Prevention Health Care | 2 |
| EPI3003 | Epidemiological Research | 2 |
| EPI3004 | Microbial Diseases Epidemiology and Control 1 | 3 |
| EPI3005 | The Epidemiology of Substance Abuse | 2 |
| EPI3006 | Chronic Diseases Epidemiology | 3 |
| NUT3007 | Nutritional Epidemiology 2 | 2 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPI3008 | Research and Evaluation Methods in Health and Safety | 2 |
| EPI3009 | Epidemics and Panademics: Past and Present1 | 3 |
| EPI3010 | Epidemiology of Infectious Disease | 3 |
| EPI3011 | Quarantine and Border Health in Epidemiology | 3 |
| EPI3012 | Microbial Diseases Epidemiology and Control 2 | 4 |
| EH2005 | Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology | 3 |
Level 7 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| EPI4001 | Micro Organisms in nature & Disease Control | 4 |
| EPI4002 | Epidemics and Panademics: Past and Present 2 | 3 |
| EPI4003 | Clinical Epidemiology | 3 |
| EPI4004 | Hospital Infection Prevention and Control | 3 |
| EPI4005 | Graduation Project in Epidemiology 1 | 3 |
Level 8 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| EPI4006 | Epidemiologic Analysis and Interpretation | 2 |
| EPI4007 | Epidemiology of Mass Gathering and Disaster Response | 3 |
| EPI4008 | Pharmacoepidemiology | 2 |
| EPI4009 | Cancer Epidemiology | 2 |
| EPI4010 | Field Epidemiology & Outbreak Investigations | 4 |
| EPI4011 | Graduation Project in Epidemiology 2 | 3 |
Level 9 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPI4012 | Internship year | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Epidemiology
How many credit hours is Epidemiology at Umm Al-Qura University?
Epidemiology at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 54 courses.
How many years is Epidemiology at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Epidemiology spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Epidemiology award?
Epidemiology at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.