Umm Al-Qura University

Umm Al-Qura University

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


  • What are the departments or specializations available at the college?
    Four main departments are available at the college: 1- Physiotherapy Department 2- Laboratory Medicine Department 3- Clinical Nutrition Department 4- Clinical Technology Department The department provides three specializations: a- Anesthesia Technology b- Emergency Medical Services c- Respiratory Care.
  • How many years of study?
    Four years of study and one internship year in hospitals.
  • What is the period permitted for study?
    Number of the years of the academic plan in addition to half the number of years of the academic year. 5 years + 2 years and a half = 7 years and a half.
  • Can I study at a summer semester?
    Yes. You can add the general courses only.
  • Can I transfer from other specializations to the college’s specializations?
    Yes. You can transfer from the specializations of the health college at the university to the college’s specializations when vacant seats become available.
  • What is the highest weighted percentage for the male and female students of the Respiratory Care Department?
    In 1440/1441 A.H.: For male students: 91,9%-94,936% For female students: 95,496% - 99,056%
  • What are the conditions for getting the first honors degree?
    The first honorary degree is awarded to a student with a cumulative GPA of higher or equivalent to (3.75) at the time of graduation. 2-The second honorary degree is awarded to a student who has a cumulative GPA of (3.25) to less than (3.75) from (4.00) at graduation, in addition to the following conditions: A- The student has not failed in any course of study at the university or in any other university. B- The student must complete the graduation requirements within a maximum period of time between the minimum and maximum stay in the college. C- The student must have studied at the university from which s\he will graduate at least 60% of the graduation requirements.
  • How is the second honors degree awarded?
    The second honors degree is awarded to students who obtain a GPA between (3.25) to less than (3.75) out of (4.00) upon graduation. The following conditions should also be fulfilled: the student must not have failed any courses at Umm Al-Qura University or any other university. The student must complete the graduation requirements in a maximum time span equal to the average between the minimum and the maximum time of study at their college. The student must have studied at least 60% of the graduation requirements at the university from which they will graduate.
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