Program Overview

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Undergraduate Programs

The Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences offers several undergraduate programs, including:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• BSc of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS)
• BSc of Nursing
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• BSc Respiratory Care

Post Graduate Programs

The college also offers postgraduate programs, including:

• MSc Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing
• MSc Women's Health Nursing
• MSc Oncology & Palliative Care Nursing
• MSc Community Health Nursing
• MSc Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
• MSc Medical Education
• MSc Critical Care Nursing
• MSc Nursing Administration

Doctorate Programs-Joint Supervision

The college offers doctorate programs in joint supervision, including:

• PhD in Nursing
• PhD in Medical Sciences
• PhD in Medical Education

Short Courses

The college provides short courses in various fields, including:

• Nursing Department
• Medical Education

FCMS Research Summer School

The college offers a research summer school program, providing students with hands-on research experience.

BSc of Nursing Program

The BSc of Nursing program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in nursing, including both theoretical and practical training.

Program Overview

The program depends on the study of both scientific and humanity aspects, providing the foundation for continuous development in one's education and career. The nursing program reflects the recent changes in the roles of healthcare providers, preparing students to meet the country's high demand for skilled nurses.

Program Study Plan

The program consists of 3 academic years (9 semesters) and an additional year of clinical internship. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing requires passing 120 credit hours. The program's teaching materials are delivered in the English Language.

Course Description

The program includes a wide range of courses, such as:

• English (Grammatical Structure and reading)- ENGL 101
• Arabic Language - ARAB 101
• Islamic Studies I - ISLS 101
• Biology - HRSC 103
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Health Professions – AI 101
• Medical Terminology- HRSC 102
• Human Anatomy and Physiology – HRSC 103
• Fundamentals of Nursing Theory – NURS 101
• Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum – NURS 102
• Pathophysiology – HRSC 104
• Biochemistry – HRSC 105
• Health Assessment Theory – NURS 103
• Health Assessment Practicum – NURS 104
• Communication and Interpersonal Relationships – BSSC 101
• Islamic Studies II - ISLS 102
• Nutrition in Health and Illness – HRSC 202
• Biostatistics – HRSC 201
• Pharmacology – HRSC 203
• General Microbiology and Infection Control – HRSC 204
• Nursing Health Informatics – NURS 201
• Ethical Issues in Nursing – NURS 202
• Psychology - BSSC 201
• Growth and Development – HRSC 205
• Medical-Surgical Nursing I Theory – NURS 203
• Medical-Surgical Nursing I Practicum – NURS 204
• Nursing Research – NURS 205
• Nursing Leadership and Management- Practicum – NURS 310
• Evidence Based Practice – NURS 311
• Graduation Project – NURS 312
• Elective Course I- Palliative Care Nursing – NURS 313
• Elective Course II- Geriatric Nursing Care – NURS 314
• Elective Course III AI in Nursing Practice- NURS 315
• Medical-Surgical Nursing II Theory – NURS 206
• Medical-Surgical Nursing II Practicum – NURS 207
• Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing – Theory – NURS 208
• Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing – Practicum – NURS 209
• Women Health Nursing Theory – NURS 301
• Women Health Nursing Practicum – NURS 302
• Child Health Nursing -Theory – NURS 303
• Child Health Nursing- Practicum – NURS 304
• Critical Care Nursing- Theory – NURS 305
• Critical Care Nursing- Practicum – NURS 306
• Community & Public Health Nursing- Theory – NURS 307
• Community & Public Health Nursing- Practicum – NURS 308
• Nursing Leadership and Management- Theory – NURS 309

Internship

The internship year is conducted over 48 weeks, divided into two phases. Phase I covers 32 weeks and has unified requirements that all enrolled interns are expected to meet. Phase II covers 16 weeks and is designed to prepare interns for their targeted future positions as nurses.

How will you learn?

Through different teaching and learning strategies, including curricular and extra-curricular activities, to achieve the program learning outcomes in all areas. This includes interactive lectures, small group discussions, case-based learning, team-based learning, assignments, tutorials, flipped classes, research activities, student-prepared presentations, case-based learning, and reflection.

How will you be assessed?

Through direct assessment methods, including written exams, assignment evaluation, presentation evaluation, portfolio assessment, and clinical portfolio evaluation. Indirect assessment methods include course evaluation surveys, graduate surveys, and employer satisfaction surveys.

"DAAM" Nursing Scholarship Program

The "DAAM" Nursing Scholarship Program is designed to support students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as part of Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences' commitment to strengthening critical healthcare professions and addressing the increasing demand for qualified nursing personnel in the local healthcare sector.

Careers Overview

Upon successful completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing Program, graduates can apply for the Saudi Nursing Licensure Exam (SNLE) from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialist (SCFHS) to become nurse specialists. Graduates may work in hospitals, clinics, primary health centers, home health care, schools, companies, and research institutions. They may also seek specializations to advance their careers through postgraduate studies.

Job Prospects

Nurse specialists will be responsible for caring for patients and facilitating their speedy recovery. They will also educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Graduates may practice in various clinical areas, including medical-surgical units, emergency rooms, pediatric units, obstetrics and gynecology units, intensive care units, neonatal intensive care units, operation rooms, recovery rooms, and isolation floors. With additional training and experience, nurse specialists can become department charge nurses or unit nurse managers or work in research centers.

Career Advice

All students are invited and encouraged to constantly meet with career counselors assigned by the Student Career and Alumni Unit (SCAU). Student career counseling is a process that helps students know and understand their skills, abilities, and interests and how they relate to the workplace, enabling them to make informed decisions concerning their future career path.