Program description
The Preparatory Year Department at Al-Ghad College of Applied Medical Sciences is the foundational academic stage aimed at preparing students before they enroll in various health-related disciplines. This department focuses on developing essential skills in natural sciences, English language, and computer skills, in addition to enhancing critical thinking and scientific analysis abilities.
The department seeks to comprehensively prepare students for academic challenges, focusing on building a strong knowledge base that enables them to excel in applied health disciplines such as nursing, emergency medicine, radiology, and other fields.
Moreover, the department places great importance on developing students’ personal and professional skills through various training programs and educational activities, contributing to preparing medical professionals capable of keeping pace with the rapid changes in the medical and health sciences fields.
Program Goals
The objectives of the Preparatory Year Department at Al-Ghad College of Applied Medical Sciences revolve around comprehensively preparing students for success in applied health disciplines. The objectives include the following:
- Providing an organized and technical environment for the department within an advanced structure.
- Establishing principles of quality and continuous improvement.
- Supplying academic programs in the college with qualified students.
- Developing and motivating the skills of faculty and administrative members.
- Providing exceptional services to students.
- Creating a stimulating environment for research production, creativity, and innovation.
- Enhancing community partnerships.
Duration of study
The preparatory year qualifies students for the disciplines offered at the college, which include Nursing, Radiology, and Emergency Medical Services. The duration of the preparatory year is one year, divided into two academic levels, each lasting 15 weeks.
Acquired skills
In the Preparatory Year Department at Al-Ghad College of Applied Medical Sciences, students acquire a diverse set of skills that prepare them for academic and professional success in health-related disciplines. These skills include:
- Basic Scientific Skills:
- Understanding fundamental concepts in statistics, physics, introductory biochemistry, and human biology, enhancing their ability to grasp applied medical sciences.
- Language Skills:
- Developing English language proficiency, both in reading and writing, as well as speaking and listening, enabling them to follow curricula and communicate effectively in an educational or professional English-speaking environment.
- Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills:
- Enhancing the ability to think critically and analytically to solve medical problems and difficult situations, empowering them to make evidence-based decisions.
- Computer and Technical Skills:
- Acquiring essential computer skills and basic electronic applications, necessary for working in a modern digital educational environment and using electronic health systems.
- Independent Learning Skills:
- Learning self-study strategies and effective time management, helping students organize their studies and prepare for future learning stages in a sustainable manner.
- Communication Skills:
- Developing verbal and written communication skills, enabling students to interact effectively with their peers, professors, and future healthcare professionals.
- Teamwork Skills:
- Enhancing the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams, where students learn how to collaborate with others to achieve common goals and deliver the best possible healthcare.
- Personal and Professional Skills:
- Improving personal skills such as leadership, responsibility, and time management, helping students develop their professional persona and qualify for work in healthcare environments.
- Scientific Research Skills:
- Gaining the ability to conduct research and use academic sources, enabling students to seek information and apply it in solving scientific and medical problems.