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Bachelor of Science in Epidemiology

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.​

About The Academic Program

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.

Career opportunities

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

Program Information

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

Program Details

  1. 1-Provide qualified female epidemiologist who are capable of to practice within all fields of epidemiology frameworks.
  2. 2-Conducting epidemiological research that contributes to the study of epidemic diseases and public health problems.
  3. 3-Develop Partnership and community services to combat infectious and noncommunicable diseases nationally and internationally.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1-Identify basic concepts and theories in public health and epidemiological sciences.
  3. K2-Determine different methods of assessment and evaluation of the population in relation to epidemiological sciences.
  4. K3-Describe public health policy and practice in epidemiology.
  5. Skills:
  6. S1-Apply the public health and epidemiological sciences in all aspects of health at different settings.
  7. S2-Evaluate public health dimension of practice and policy in relation to epidemiology.
  8. S3-Use communication skills effectively.
  9. S4-Utilize technology in all epidemiological and public health fields.
  10. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
  11. V1-Apply the ethical and leadership perspectives in epidemiological disciplines.
  1. 1-In-depth knowledge of the Epidemiology discipline.
  2. 2-A graduate of epidemiology program effectively uses modern technology.
  3. 3-Employ knowledge in research and investigation and solve problems.
  4. 4-a graduate of the program can plan and manage priorities and goals.
  5. 5-The graduate of epidemiology program develops lifelong learning skills with Flexibility to adapt to change.
  6. 6-The graduate of the epidemiology program effectively participates in teamwork and communicates within the social context by deploying Emotional intelligence skills.
  7. 7-The graduate of epidemiology program effectively participate in team works.
  8. 8-The graduate of epidemiology program has a broad understanding of Saudi values and identity.
  9. 9-The graduate of epidemiology program develops Sense of responsibility,Cooperation and Altruism.
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 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 Two BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
Level Three EPI 220 Microbiology 3 —
Level Three HEP 210 Introduction to Public Health 2 —
Level Three HEP 331 Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 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 Five EPI 301 Global Health 3 —
Level Five EPI 322 Demography 3 —
Level Five EPI 325 Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases 3 EPI221
Level Five EPI 326 Nutritional Epidemiology 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 EPI 310 Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 EPI322
Level Six EPI 327 Epidemiology of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 3 EPI325
Level Six EPI 328 Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases 3 —
Level Six EPI 350 Field Epidemiology 3 EPI325
Level Six EPI 351 Health system Research 3 —
Level Six EPI 302 Environmental Epidemiology 3 —
Level Seven EPI 429 Social and Behavioral Epidemiology 3 —
Level Seven EPI 430 Health Policy and Management 3 —
Level Seven EPI 431 Health Care System 3 —
Level Seven EPI 440 Intervention Research 3 EPI310
Level Seven EPI 490 Graduation Project (1) 3 EPI350
Level Eight EPI 403 Evidence Based Public Health 3 —
Level Eight EPI 404 Health Informatics 3 —
Level Eight EPI 411 Data Analysis Using Software 4 EPI440
Level Eight EPI 491 Graduation Project (2) 3 EPI440AND EPI490
Level Eight HRS 114 Emergency Life Support Techniques 3 —
Level Nine EPI 552 Internship 0 EPI403AND EPI404AND EPI491AND HRS114

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
CPY 212 Social Psychology and Psychopathology 3
HEP 426 Mental Health 3
STAT 332-M Population Study "Demography" 3
STAT 354-M Stochastic Financial Modelling 3
STAT 455-M Applied Survival Analysis 3
STAT 458-M Econometric Methods and Modelling 3
STAT 462-M Statistical Methods in Data Science 3

Academic Credits