Degree requirements:

The college offers a BSc in Respiratory Care and in order to successfully complete these courses and obtain a degree, the following is required:

  1. The successful completion of a minimum of four years of study (135 credit hours) for Nursing. This is by successfully completing a number of accredited units from the General Curriculum at Al-Maarefa University, a number of accredited units from the compulsory courses taught at the college of Applied Sciences as well a number of accredited units from the chosen discipline.
  2. Successfully complete clinical training during the residency year (no less than 48 weeks of training 2 credit hours). During this year, the student will practice the knowledge and skills he has gained through clinical practice in a hospital.
Curriculum Phases:

The study plan is divided into three stages, as follows:

The first Phase: one year (two semesters) introductory courses in which general subjects are taught, in addition to the English language. 

The second Phase: three years (six semesters) in which Natural & Relevant Health Science Courses and Nursing Core courses are taught.

The third Phase: One calendar year of nursing internship. (not less than 48 weeks of training, 2 credit hours) that the student spends in different departments in hospitals accredited by the university.

Graduation Requirements

Summary of Graduation Requirement

Courses Credits Hours
Al Maarefa University General Education Requirements 29
Applied Sciences Health Science Major Requirements 17
Applied Sciences Health Science Requirements(Elective) 2
Respiratory Care Program Course Requirements
Natural & Relevant Health Science Courses 29
Respiratory Care Science Major Courses 65
One Year of Nursing Internship 2

Al Maarefa University General Education Requirements

NO Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 COMP 100 Computer Essentials 3
2 ISLM 101 Islamic Culture 2
3 ARAB 101 Arabic Language I 2
4 PHYS 101 General Physics 3
5 ENGL 101 General English I 5
6 ARAB 103 Arabic Language II 2
7 ENGL 102 General English II 5
8 COMM 201 Communication Skills 2
9 ISLM 103 Economic System in Islam 2
10 PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology 3
Total 10 courses 29
College of Applied Sciences Requirements
Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
PHSL 201 Human Physiology 3
BIOC 200 Biochemistry 3
MICR 201 Microbiology 3
PATH 201 Pathophysiology 3
ETHC 411 Ethics and Law for Health Professions 2
RSCH 460 Research Methods for Health Sciences 3
6 courses 17
Respiratory Care Program Course Requirements
NO Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
Natural & Relevant Health Science Courses
1 BIOS 101 Biostatistics 3
2 BIOL 101 General Biology 4
3 CHEM 101 General Chemistry 4
4 ENGL 103 English for health Sciences 3
5 ISLM 301 Contemporary Jurisprudential Medical Issues 2
6 COMP 201 Computer for Health Sciences 2
7 ANAT 201 Anatomy 3
8 PAAS 230 Patient Assessment 3
9 HEAL 300 Community Health 2
10 NURS 353 Teaching - Learning Strategies 3
10 Courses 29
NO Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
Respiratory Care Science Major Courses
1 RSTH 226 Patient Care Methods 2
2 RSTH 231 Respiratory Care Pharmacology 3
3 RSTH 225 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 3
4 RSTH 241 Respiratory Care Science I 4
5 RSTH 323 Pulmonary Function Methodology 3
6 RSTH 325 Diagnostic Techniques 2
7 RSTH 342 Respiratory Care Science II 4
8 RSTH 371 Cardiopulmonary Diseases I 2
9 RSTH 351 Respiratory Care Practicum I 3
10 RSTH 330 Cardiology and ECG 4
11 RSTH 343 Respiratory Care Science III 4
12 RSTH 372 Cardiopulmonary Diseases II 2
13 RSTH 352 Respiratory Care Practicum II 3
14 RSTH 421 Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 4
15 RSTH 441 Mechanical Ventilation 4
16 RSTH 452 Respiratory Care Practicum III 3
17 RSTH 482 Management and Leadership in Health Care 2
18 RSTH 466 Advanced Diagnostic Techniques 2
19 RSTH 480 Critical Care 3
20 RSTH 424 Exercise Physiology and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 3
21 RSTH 453 Respiratory Care Practicum IV 3
22 RSTH 464 Case Management in Respiratory Care 2
22 courses 65
NO Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
One Year of Respiratory Care Internship
1 RSTH 501 Internship I 1
2 RSTH 502 Internship II 2
2 courses 2
32 Courses Total 94