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About The Academic Program

Preparing specialized health cadres with competitive ability who have knowledge and skills in the field of epidemiology, scientific research and community service in order to contribute in improving public health.​

Major

Health Sciences

Language of instruction

English

Duration

4.5 Years

Academic degree

Bachelor of Science in Epidemiology

Career opportunities

Epidemiologists work in government health ministries, relevant authorities for community health, government and private hospitals, universities, health centers, and research institutions.

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program provides students with profound knowledge of epidemiology and teaches them to effectively utilizes modern technology to align with the modern digital.it also aims to equip students with a high level of research, innovation, and planning skills, relying on prioritization, critical and creative thinking in problem-solving. Moreover, students will have the ability for flexible self-development to adapt to change, make decisions, bear responsibility, and manage conflicts effectively. They will also actively participate in teamwork and demonstrate effective communication within the social context, spreading emotional intelligence skills.

1-Provide qualified female epidemiologist who are capable of to practice within all fields of epidemiology frameworks.
2-Conducting epidemiological research that contributes to the study of epidemic diseases and public health problems.
3-Develop Partnership and community services to combat infectious and noncommunicable diseases nationally and internationally.

Knowledge and Understanding:
1-Identify basic concepts and theories in public health and epidemiological sciences.
2-Determine different methods of assessment and evaluation of the population in relation to epidemiological sciences.
3-Describe public health policy and practice in epidemiology.
Skills:
1-Apply the public health and epidemiological sciences in all aspects of health at different settings.
2-Evaluate public health dimension of practice and policy in relation to epidemiology.
3-Use communication skills effectively.
4-Utilize technology in all epidemiological and public health fields.
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
1-Apply the ethical and leadership perspectives in epidemiological disciplines.

1-In-depth knowledge of the Epidemiology discipline.
2-A graduate of epidemiology program effectively uses modern technology.
3-Employ knowledge in research and investigation and solve problems.
4-a graduate of the program can plan and manage priorities and goals.
5-The graduate of epidemiology program develops lifelong learning skills with Flexibility to adapt to change.
6-The graduate of the epidemiology program effectively participates in teamwork and communicates within the social context by deploying Emotional intelligence skills.
7-The graduate of epidemiology program effectively participate in team works.
8-The graduate of epidemiology program has a broad understanding of Saudi values and identity.
9-The graduate of epidemiology program develops Sense of responsibility,Cooperation and Altruism.

Study Plan

Course Code Course Title Credit
Ethics and Islamic Values 2
Islamic Banking and Economics 2
Community Building in Islam 2
English Language (1) 3
English Language (2) 3

Course Code Course Title Credit
Communication Skills 2
Creative Writing 2
Writing Academic Reports 2
Emotional Intelligence Course 2
Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
Principles of Projects Management 2
Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
Principles of E-Commerce 2
Financial Literacy 2
Leadership and Change Management 2
Health Awareness 2
Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
Fitness and Sport Science 2
Sustainable Development 2
Global Citizenship 2
Lifelong Learning Skills 2
Sustainable Ecosystems 2
History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
Good Citizenship Values 2
Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
Basics of Programming 2
Data Analysis and Management 2

Course Code Course Title Credit

Course Code Course Title Credit
Social Psychology and Psychopathology 0 OR 3
Mental Health 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Human Biology for Health Specialties 3
General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3
Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3
Medical Terminology 2
Statistics for Health Specialties 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2
Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3
Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Health Profession Skills 3
General Physics for Health Specialties 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Microbiology 0 OR 3
Introduction to Public Health 2
Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3
Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
Biostatistics 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Health Behavior 0 OR 3
Determinants of Health 2
Epidemiology 3
Basic Principles of Nutrition 2
Human Growth and Development 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Global Health 3
Demography 3
Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases 3 EPI221
Nutritional Epidemiology 3
Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2
Health Needs Assessment and Planning 3 HEP230

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Environmental Epidemiology 3
Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 EPI322
Epidemiology of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 3 EPI325
Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases 3
Field Epidemiology 3 EPI325
Health system Research 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Social and Behavioral Epidemiology 3
Health Policy and Management 3
Health Care System 3
Intervention Research 3 EPI310
Graduation Project (1) 3 EPI350

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Evidence Based Public Health 3
Health Informatics 3
Data Analysis Using Software 4 EPI440
Graduation Project (2) 3 EPI440AND EPI490
Emergency Life Support Techniques 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Internship 0 EPI403AND EPI404AND EPI491AND HRS114