Qassim University

What you'll study

The programme provides broad foundations in core public health disciplines, combined with applied skills and supervised field experience. Typical study areas include:

• Foundations of Public Health: introduction to public health concepts, history of public health, ethics and health promotion principles.
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics: principles of disease surveillance, study design, data analysis, interpretation and use of statistical software for public health data.
• Environmental and Occupational Health: environmental risk assessment, waste management, water and food safety, occupational hazards and control measures.
• Health Policy and Management: health systems organization, health economics, planning and administration of health services, quality improvement and health legislation.
• Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases: prevention and control strategies, outbreak investigation methods and chronic disease surveillance.
• Health Promotion and Community Health: designing, implementing and evaluating public health interventions; health education methods and behaviour change communication.
• Research Methods and Final Project: coursework on research design, proposal writing, and a supervised research project or capstone addressing a local public health issue.
• Practical Training and Internships: supervised placements in primary healthcare centres, public health departments, hospitals or community organisations to apply skills in real-world settings.

The curriculum is delivered through lectures, laboratory practicals, fieldwork, community-based projects and a final-year integrative research or internship component. Graduates gain both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies required for entry-level public health roles.

Entry requirements

Entry is normally from secondary school with a science-focused certificate (or equivalent). Typical requirements include:

• A high-school diploma/secondary certificate with sufficient grades in science subjects, especially biology and chemistry.
• Successful completion of Qassim University central admission processes and any required placement testing or interviews.
• Proficiency in Arabic for most coursework; some technical modules and reading materials may be in English, so basic English competence is advantageous.
• Applicants may need to meet health clearance requirements for clinical and field placements.

International applicants should present equivalent secondary qualifications and follow the university's procedures for foreign student admission.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of roles across public, private and non-profit sectors. Common career paths include:

• Public health officer or inspector in municipal and national health authorities
• Epidemiology or surveillance assistant in disease control programmes
• Environmental health practitioner focusing on water, sanitation and occupational safety
• Health promotion specialist or community health educator in primary healthcare and NGOs
• Health services administrator or programme coordinator in hospitals and clinics
• Research assistant in university or governmental research centres; preparation for postgraduate study such as a Master of Public Health or specialised master's degrees

Practical training during the degree helps students establish professional contacts with regional hospitals, the Ministry of Health and community organisations, supporting transition into employment.

Why study at Qassim University

Qassim University is a major public university in the region with established health faculties and strong links to local health services. Studying public health in Qassim offers:

• Regional relevance: curriculum and field projects that address public health priorities in Qassim Province and surrounding communities.
• Practical training: access to supervised placements in Ministry of Health centres, hospitals and community settings across the region.
• Experienced faculty: academic staff with clinical, research and public health practice backgrounds who supervise student research and internships.
• Facilities and community engagement: laboratories, outreach programmes and collaborative projects that give hands-on experience in environmental health, health promotion and disease surveillance.
• Clear progression: routes to professional roles locally and pathways for graduate study in public health and related disciplines.

These features make Qassim University a solid choice for students seeking a practical, community-oriented public health education rooted in regional healthcare systems.