Public Health — study plan
Umm Al-Qura University College of Health Sciences at Al-Lith
- Credit hours
- 132
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 53
- Degree
- bachelor
The Public Health study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 53 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 |
| 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 |
| GPH2701 | Communication Skills for Health Practitioners | 2 |
| GPH2201 | Medical Parasitology for Public Health | 3 |
| EPI2012 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 2 |
| GPH2401 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| GPH2202 | Nutrition and Public Health | 2 |
| GPH2601 | Healthcare Management | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| GPH2102 | Fundamentals of Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| GPH2101 | Medical Biochemistry for Public Health | 3 |
| EPI3015 | Advanced Biostatistics | 3 |
| GPH2402 | Food Safety and Public Health | 3 |
| GPH2602 | Healthcare Services and Policies | 2 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPH3603 | Healthcare Economics | 2 |
| GPH3404 | Occupational Health | 3 |
| GPH3403 | Waste Management | 2 |
| GPH3203 | Medical Entomology for Public Health | 3 |
| GPH3702 | Health Promotion | 3 |
| GPH3501 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPH3504 | Research Methods for Public Health | 2 |
| GPH3206 | Mental Health | 2 |
| GPH3207 | Global Health | 2 |
| GPH3204 | Vector Control in Public Health | 3 |
| GPH3503 | Epidemiology of Communicable Disease | 3 |
| GPH3205 | Maternal and Child Healthcare | 2 |
| GPH3502 | Advanced Epidemiology | 2 |
| GPH3604 | Health Informatics | 2 |
Level 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| GPH4505 | Epidemiology of Non-communicable Disease | 3 |
| GPH4605 | Healthcare Ethics | 2 |
| GPH4606 | Management of Crises and Mass Gatherings | 3 |
| GPH4405 | Meat and Dairy Safety | 3 |
| GPH4210 | Graduation Project 1 | 3 |
Level 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| GPH4607 | Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety | 2 |
| GPH4406 | Drinking Water Safety | 2 |
| GPH4208 | Infection Control | 2 |
| GPH4704 | Health and Social Behaviors | 2 |
| GPH4703 | Health Education and Communication | 3 |
| GPH4211 | Graduation Project 2 | 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 Public Health
How many credit hours is Public Health at Umm Al-Qura University?
Public Health at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.
How many years is Public Health at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Public Health spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Public Health award?
Public Health at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.
Is Public Health offered at other universities?
Yes, Public Health is offered at at least 8 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.