Occupational Health and Safety — study plan
Umm Al-Qura University College of Public Health and Health Informatics
- Credit hours
- 134
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 47
- Degree
- bachelor
The Occupational Health and Safety study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 47 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 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| EPI2004 | Basic Epidemiology | 3 |
| EH2001 | Foundations of environmental health | 3 |
| OHS2103 | Introductory Occupational Health and Safety | 3 |
| CS2002 | Computer skills | 2 |
| PHYS1115 | Public Health Physics | 3 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| OHS2104 | Occupational Toxicology | 3 |
| OHS2201 | Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene | 3 |
| OHS2301 | Workplace Hazards and Control 1 | 3 |
| MED2402 | Biochemistry | 2 |
| HP2010 | Workplace health promotion | 3 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OHS3105 | Human factors in occupational health | 4 |
| OHS3303 | Occupational Safety | 4 |
| OHS3302 | Emergency Health Training | 5 |
| MTH3017 | Biostatistics | 3 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OHS3308 | Workplace Hazards and Control 2 | 3 |
| OHS3401 | Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems | 3 |
| OHS3202 | Research methods in occupational health and safety | 4 |
| OHS3402 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| OHS3107 | Occupational Health and Safety of Mass Gathering | 4 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| OHS4106 | Occupational Diseases | 3 |
| OHS4309 | Hazard communication | 2 |
| OHS4403 | OHS Risk Assessment and Risk Management | 4 |
| OHS4307 | Fire and Emergency Preparedness and Response | 3 |
| OHS4501 | Graduation project in occupational health and safety 1 | 3 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| OHS4304 | Accident /Incident Investigation and Analysis | 4 |
| OHS4203 | Occupational Hygiene Field Surveys | 4 |
| OHS4502 | Graduation project in occupational health and safety 2 | 3 |
| OHS4404 | Legal Aspects of Safety and Health | 4 |
Level 9 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OHS4503 | 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 Occupational Health and Safety
How many credit hours is Occupational Health and Safety at Umm Al-Qura University?
Occupational Health and Safety at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.
How many years is Occupational Health and Safety at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Occupational Health and Safety spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Occupational Health and Safety award?
Occupational Health and Safety at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 credit hours.
Is Occupational Health and Safety offered at other universities?
Yes, Occupational Health and Safety 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.