Medical Physics — study plan
- Credit hours
- 134
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 45
- Degree
- bachelor
The Medical Physics study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 45 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| BIO1101 | General Biology | 3 |
| MTH1101 | Calculus 1 | 3 |
| PHYS1101 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
| ELIN1301 | English Language (1) | 3 |
| MTH1111 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
Level 2 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| ELIN1302 | English Language (2) | 3 |
| MTH1102 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| PHYS1102 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| BIO1301 | Anatomy and physiology | 3 |
| PHYM2101 | Medical Physics | 4 |
Level 3 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| PHYS3902 | Fundamentals of Electricity and magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS3903 | Introductory Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS3904 | Theoretical Methods in Medical Physics | 3 |
| PHYS3905 | Optics and Waves | 3 |
| PHYS3906 | Introductory Nuclear Physics | 3 |
Level 4 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| CHM1101 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| PHYM4201 | Medical Radiation Physics (1) | 4 |
| PHYS4907 | Material Science | 4 |
| PHYS4908 | Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS4909 | Introductory Classical Mechanics | 2 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS5910 | Fundamentals of Electronics | 4 |
| PHYM5301 | Nuclear medicine physics | 4 |
| PHYM5302 | Physics of Radiation Therapy (1) | 4 |
| PHYM5303 | Physics of Medical Imaging (1) | 4 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| PHYM6304 | Physics of Radiation Therapy (2) | 3 |
| PHYM8203 | Radiation protection and dosimetry | 3 |
| PHYM6305 | Quality Controls in medical physics | 3 |
| PHYM6306 | Physics of Medical Imaging (2) | 3 |
| PHYM6202 | Medical Radiation Physics (2) | 3 |
Level 7 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYM7700 | Co-op training | 6 |
Level 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| PHYM8401 | Medical Physics Instrumentation | 3 |
| PHYM8402 | Health Physics | 3 |
| PHYM8403 | Computer Applications in Medical Physics | 3 |
| PHYM8404 | Biomaterials | 2 |
| PHYM8912 | Graduation project | 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 Medical Physics
How many credit hours is Medical Physics at Umm Al-Qura University?
Medical Physics at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.
How many years is Medical Physics at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Medical Physics spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Medical Physics award?
Medical Physics at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 credit hours.
Is Medical Physics offered at other universities?
Yes, Medical Physics is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.