موقع حكومي رسمي تابع لحكومة المملكة العربية السعودية

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Bachelor of Science in Health Education

Qualify competitive specialized cadres in the field of health education and research, and actively contributing to community participation to enhance health and improve the quality of life

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program teaches students concepts, theories, and health issues in public health and health education. It also identifys various methods for assessment and analysis in public health and health education, describe policies and practices in public health within the healthcare field, and apply health education concepts to promote health and provide care for patients, families, and communities. In addition, the program helps students evaluate the societal impact on health practices and policies, demonstrate professionalism in practice, and utilize technology in the field of health education.

Career opportunities

A health education specialist works in the following places: ,Ministry of Health and relevant community health authorities. ,Government and private hospitals. ,Schools health. ,Environmental health. ,Health authorities and associations. ,Private clinics. ,Health centers. ,Rehabilitation centers.

Program Information

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Health Sciences
Major Health Education
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Health Education
Language of instruction English
Duration 5 Years

Program Details

  1. 1-Qualify health education specialists, fulfilling professional competency frameworks in the specialty.
  2. 2-Prepare health educators with distinguished research skills.
  3. 3-Contribute effectively to community service and development in the field of health education in cooperation with relevant sectors.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. 1-Identify concepts, theories and health issues in public health and health education sciences.
  3. 2-Describe different methods of assessment and analysis in public health and health education.
  4. 3-Recognize of public health policy and practice in health care.
  5. Skills:
  6. 1-Apply concepts of health education and health promotion in providing care to patient, family and community.
  7. 2-Evaluate community dimensions of practice and policy.
  8. 3-Utilize technology in health education field Values.
  9. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
  10. 1-Demonstrate Professionalism in practice
  1. 1-Deep knowledge in health education field Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding in health education field and have the ability the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary contexts.
  2. 2-Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for learning and working in health education field through digital channels.
  3. 3-Communication Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences through different channels.
  4. 4-Professionalism Graduates engage in professional behavior through evidence-based decision making.
  5. 5-Ethical competency Graduates have personal values, which is reflected in their practice to be consistent with their roles as responsible members in the society.
  6. 6-Community service Graduates participates in serving the community through a variety of community services.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
Level One MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3 —
Level Two BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
Level Two BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Level Two PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Three EPI 220 Microbiology 3 —
Level Three HEP 210 Introduction to Public Health 2 —
Level Three HEP 240 Health Promotion and Health Education 3 —
Level Three HRS 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 —
Level Three HRS 116 Biostatistics 3 —
Level Four EPI 200 Determinants of Health 2 —
Level Four EPI 221 Epidemiology 3 —
Level Four HEP 211 Basic Principles of Nutrition 2 —
Level Four HEP 220 Human Growth and Development 2 —
Level Four HEP 230 Health Behavior 3 —
Level Four HEP 241 Psychological Basis for Health Education 2 —
Level Five EPI 322 Demography 3 —
Level Five HEP 322 Communicable Diseases 3 EPI221
Level Five HEP 325 Non Communicable Diseases 3 HEP220OR HCS203OR HCS113OR CPY222OR OCC223
Level Five HEP 331 Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3 —
Level Five HEP 332 Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2 —
Level Five HEP 350 Health Needs Assessment and Planning 3 HEP230
Level Six HEP 312 International Health 3 HEP322AND HEP325
Level Six HEP 313 Environmental and Occupational Health 3 —
Level Six HEP 314 Community Health 2 —
Level Six HEP 342 Nutrition Education and Counselling 3 HEP211
Level Six HEP 351 Implementation and Evaluation 3 HEP350
Level Six HEP 360 Health Education in Schools 3 HEP230
Level Seven HEP 426 Mental Health 3 —
Level Seven HEP 443 Pharmaceutical Health Education 3 HEP322AND HEP325
Level Seven HEP 461 Geriatric Health Education 3 HEP325
Level Seven HEP 490 Research Methods 3 HEP351
Level Eight HEP 462 Clinical Practice of Patient Education 3 HEP443
Level Eight HEP 491 Graduation Project 3 HEP443AND HEP490AND HEP461
Level Eight HRS 114 Emergency Life Support Techniques 3 —
Level Eight EPI 404 Health Informatics 3 —
Level Eight HEP 427 Women and Reproductive Health 3 —
Level Nine HEP 563 Internship 0 HRS114AND HEP491AND HEP462AND EPI404AND HEP427

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
EPI 430 Health Policy and Management 3
EPI 431 Health Care System 3
CLN 241 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle 3
CPY 212 Social Psychology and Psychopathology 3

Academic Credits