Respiratory Care — study plan
- Credit hours
- 136
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 49
- Degree
- bachelor
The Respiratory Care study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Holy Quran Recitation | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| ELIH1101 | English Language (1) | 4 |
| NUT1101 | Basic Skills in Applied Medical Sciences | 2 |
| CHM1000 | General Chemistry for Health Specialties | 2 |
| LAB1001 | Physiology-1 | 3 |
| PHYS1103 | Medical Physics | 2 |
| EMS1000 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Holy Quran Memorization 1 | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| ELIH1102 | English Language (2) | 4 |
| MED1406 | Introduction to Anatomy | 2 |
| LAB1002 | Physiology-2 | 3 |
| LAB1301 | Biochemistry Basics | 3 |
| BIOM1501 | Introduction to Microbiology | 2 |
| DPT1201 | Introduction to Applied Medical Sciences and Ethics | 2 |
Level 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Holy Quran Memorization 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| BSRC2101 | Basics of Cardiac and Respiratory Function for Respiratory Care | 3 |
| MED2403 | Anatomy of Heart and Lungs | 3 |
| BSRC2102 | Basic Sciences in Respiratory Care | 5 |
| BSRC2103 | Ethics of Respiratory Care | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Holy Quran Completion | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| BSRC2104 | Respiratory System Diseases | 4 |
| BSRC2105 | Clinical Training 1 | 3 |
| BSRC2106 | Pulmonary Function Testing | 4 |
| BSRC2107 | Cardiopulmonary System Diagnosis and Monitoring | 3 |
Level 5 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSRC3108 | Mechanical Ventilation Basics | 5 |
| BSRC3109 | Clinical Training 2 | 3 |
| BSRC3110 | Behavioral Science | 2 |
| PHD2415 | Pharmacology for Respiratory Care | 3 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH3013 | Medical Statistics | 2 |
| BSRC3111 | Critical Care | 4 |
| BSRC3112 | Mechanical Ventilation Management | 5 |
| BSRC3113 | Clinical Training 3 | 3 |
| BSRC3114 | Research Fundamentals in Respiratory Care | 3 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| BSRC4115 | Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care | 5 |
| BSRC4116 | Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Care | 4 |
| BSRC4117 | Clinical Training 4 | 3 |
| BSRC4118 | Graduation Project | 3 |
Level 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional Development Skills | 2 |
| BSRC4119 | Sleep Apnea Basics | 4 |
| BSRC4120 | Respiratory Care Exam Simulation | 3 |
| BSRC4121 | Patient Safety and Quality Monitoring | 2 |
| HSM4151 | Health Administration | 2 |
| BSRC4123 | Clinical Training 5 | 3 |
Final Year (Internship) 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSRC4124 | Year of Excellence (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 Respiratory Care
How many credit hours is Respiratory Care at Umm Al-Qura University?
Respiratory Care at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.
How many years is Respiratory Care at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Respiratory Care spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Respiratory Care award?
Respiratory Care at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 credit hours.