To achieve leadership and excellence in health programs in a way that contributes to community service.
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Health Sciences Program
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 27310
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description
1. Knowledge and Understanding
- Fundamental Concepts: Recognize correctly the core concepts and principles of health education and promotion.
- Health Determinants: Identify risk factors and determinants that contribute to health disparities and the management of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Theoretical Frameworks: Describe behavioral theories and models used to develop and assess health interventions.
- Intervention Planning: Outline the fundamentals of planning and implementing health education strategies across the life course.
2. Cognitive and Practical Skills
- Communication Strategies: Develop evidence-based communication materials and techniques to deliver up-to-date scientific health messages.
- Analytical Ability: Calculate health-related indicators correctly and use data to assess community health needs.
- Research & Evaluation: Conduct original research and systematic evaluations of health promotion programs.
- Advocacy: Effectively advocate for health issues in both oral and written formats to diverse audiences.
- Cultural Competence: Construct health education materials that are culturally effective for different community categories.
3. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
- Teamwork & Leadership: Demonstrate strong collaborative skills in multidisciplinary teams and professional management abilities.
- Professional Ethics: Practice within the framework of international criteria and professional ethics, respecting patient rights.
- Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for continuous professional development to keep pace with scientific advancement.
Scientific high school certificate – aptitude and achievement tests.
First Year – First Semester
ENGS100 – English Language – 3 Credit Hours
CT101 – IT Skills – 3 Credit Hours
EPH101 – Fitness and Health Education – 2 Credit Hours
CI101 – University Skills – 2 Credit Hours
BIO101 – Biology – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM101 – Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours
First Year – Second Semester
ENGS102 – Advanced English – 3 Credit Hours
CT102 – Advanced IT Skills – 3 Credit Hours
EPH102 – Fitness and Health Education II – 2 Credit Hours
CI102 – Academic Skills II – 2 Credit Hours
BIO102 – Human Biology – 3 Credit Hours
CHEM102 – Organic Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours
Second Year – First Semester
MED101 – Basic Anatomy – 3 Credit Hours
MED102 – Basic Physiology – 3 Credit Hours
PATH101 – Pathology I – 3 Credit Hours
EMC101 – Principles of Emergency Care – 2 Credit Hours
ICUL101 – Islamic Culture – 2 Credit Hours
ARAB103 – Expository Writing – 2 Credit Hours
Second Year – Second Semester
MED103 – Anatomy II – 3 Credit Hours
MED104 – Physiology II – 3 Credit Hours
PATH102 – Pathology II – 3 Credit Hours
EMC102 – Advanced Emergency Care – 2 Credit Hours
ICUL102 – Islamic Culture II – 2 Credit Hours
ARAB104 – Advanced Writing – 2 Credit Hours
Third Year – First Semester
HP101 – Health Promotion Concepts – 3 Credit Hours
EPI101 – Epidemiology – 3 Credit Hours
BIOSTAT101 – Biostatistics – 3 Credit Hours
PP101 – Program Planning and Evaluation – 3 Credit Hours
Third Year – Second Semester
HCS101 – International & National Health Systems – 3 Credit Hours
HCS102 – Healthcare Policies – 3 Credit Hours
HCE101 – Healthcare Ethics – 3 Credit Hours
HCS103 – Healthcare Standards – 3 Credit Hours
Fourth Year – First Semester
HP201 – Advanced Health Promotion – 3 Credit Hours
PP201 – Advanced Program Planning – 3 Credit Hours
HED101 – Health Education Clinical Practice I – 3 Credit Hours
Fourth Year – Second Semester
HED102 – Health Education Clinical Practice II – 3 Credit Hours
HED103 – Health Education Clinical Practice III – 3 Credit Hours
HP202 – Community Health Projects – 3 Credit Hours
Fifth Year – Internship Year
INT100 – Clinical Internship – 50 Weeks – 0 Credit Hours
Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
48
To request more information about the program
Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
medicine@ksu.edu.sa



