101 xxx is emerging as one of the UAE s largest growth areas. Student learning takes place in classrooms, laboratories, clinics, and hospital settings where training covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours expected of a modern health science professional. The HCT programmes and courses are designed to meet the highest academic and industry standards and in consequence our graduates are highly sought by employers. graduates can expect to work in a number of different areas including hospitals, government, laboratories, education, and a large range of private and semi-private healthrelated organisations.
102 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Diploma in Applied The Applied Diploma in offers a major in Health Information Coding and a major in Healthcare Administration. The Health Information Coding major prepares entry level clinical coding specialists and who primarily contribute to the clinical coding technical support required by healthcare organisations in the UAE. The Healthcare Administration Major prepares graduates to contribute to the administrative and technical support required by healthcare organisations in the UAE. Graduates are prepared to enhance the operation of healthcare services in the UAE. Consistent with the HCT mission, we embrace the educational process which is learner centred, mobile technologically focused, and fosters the learning by doing approach. Core s Required : 2 CID 106 Databases HSD 100 Anatomy and Physiology I HSD 101 Introduction to Healthcare Systems HSD 102 Medical Terminology I (Bilingual) HSD 102 Health Information Systems 2 HSD 104 Anatomy and Physiology II HSD 106 Medical Terminology II (Bilingual) HSD 200 Anatomy and Physiology III HSD 2012 LBD Integrative Project 2 HSD 2027 Work Related Learning 7 Required : 15 Arabic Communication and Emirati Studies 5-7 English Communication 6-8 Information Technology and Mathematics 0-4 Social and Behavioural Studies 0-4 Healthcare Administration Required s Required : 18 BSD 101 Introduction to Organisational Operations BSD 201 Introduction to Human Resources HSD 211 Biostatistics HSD 212 Software Application for Health I HSD 21 Software Application for Health II HSD 214 Arabic Computing and Communication Health Information Coding Required s Required : 18 CID 200 Database Management Systems HIM 120 Health Information Coding I (Introduction) HIM 200 Health Information Coding II (Intermediate) HIM 20 Health Information Coding III (Advanced) HSD 222 Applied Pathophysiology I HSD 22 Applied Pathophysiology II Total Required 65 Minimum Duration of Study 2 Maximum Duration of Study 4 Programme Code HSCAP Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code HAS/HSI
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 10 Associate Degree in Veterinary Science The Associate Degree in Veterinary Science is a two-year post-foundations programme that prepares graduates to work as veterinary assistants in a variety of settings including animal hospitals and clinics, laboratories, zoos and animal parks. The programme requires the application of basic mathematics, technical reading and communication skills and includes classroom theory, laboratory, and practicum experience in local veterinary settings where students receive handson experience with animals. The veterinary assistant will be able to assist the veterinarian in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases, including collection and processing of samples; assist during surgery by Veterinary Science Core s Required : 9 VET 110 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I VET 120 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II VET 10 Animal Husbandry VET 140 Veterinary Terminology VET 150 General, Organic and Biochemistry VET 160 Microbiology and Parasitology VET 170 Wildlife and Aquaculture VET 210 Clinical Pathology VET 220 Surgical and Obstetric Preparation VET 20 Veterinary Medicine and Therapeutics VET 240 Animal Production and Management VET 250 Preventive Medicine and Veterinary Public Health VET 260 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care providing clean and sterile equipment and instruments, maintain treatment records and an inventory of all pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies, help with other administrative tasks within a veterinary practice such as client awareness and preparation of reports. Graduates possess specialised knowledge and skills in clinical pathology, surgical preparation, veterinary medicine, microbiology and parasitology, wildlife and aquaculture, animal production and management, preventative medicine and emergency and critical care. Graduates will be able to provide basic nursing animal care and assist with laboratory procedures used in veterinary clinics as well as in field settings. Practicum s Required : 8 VET 1904 Veterinary Practicum I 4 VET 2904 Veterinary Practicum II 4 Required : 24 Arabic and Emirati Studies 6 Art and Humanities English Communication 6 Information Technology and Mathematics Natural Sciences Social and Behavioural Studies Total Required 71 Minimum Duration of Study 2 Maximum Duration of Study 4 Programme Code VET Cost Recovery Programme Yes Major Code VETAS
104 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor in Dental Hygiene The Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene is a four-year post-foundations programme preparing graduates for professional dental hygiene practice. Graduates are educated to provide quality dental hygiene care with a patient centred focuses. The programme stresses knowledge of the chemical, biological, social and clinical sciences that underlie dental hygiene and contribute to an understanding of the relevance of that knowledge to provide health promotion, preventive and curative services to patients in a variety of health continuum circumstances. The programme also focuses on helping the students in developing analytical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills in an ethical and responsible manner. Dental Hygiene Core s Required : 67 HDH 120 Chemistry for Dental Hygiene HDH 10 Organic and Bio Chemistry for Dental Hygienists HDH 200 Head and Neck Anatomy HDH 2006 Preclinical Dental Hygiene 6 HDH 210 Oral Histology HDH 220 Dental Anatomy and Occlusion HDH 20 General and Oral Pharmacology HDH 240 General and Oral Pathology HDH 00 Dental Radiology Theory and Practice HDH 10 Community Dental Health I HDH 20 Dental Hygiene Theory I HDH 40 Dental Hygiene Theory II HDH 50 Applied Nutrition in Dental Practice HDH 60 Law and Ethics for Dental Hygiene HDH 400 Epidemiology and Preventive Dentistry HDH 410 Dental Hygiene Theory III HDH 420 Management and Supervision of Dental Practice HDH 440 Scholarship and Research for Evidence Based Practice HDH 450 Dental Hygiene Theory IV HDH 490 Community Dental Health II 4 HSC 250 Microbiology Dental Hygiene Practice s Required : 20 HDH 92 Dental Hygiene Practice I 4 HDH 955 Dental Hygiene Practice II 6 HDH 4925 Dental Hygiene Practice III 6 HDH 495 Dental Hygiene Practice IV 4 Required : 9 LSN 110 Anatomy and Physiology I LSN 120 Anatomy and Physiology II Total Required 126 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study 6 Programme Code HDHAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code HDH
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 105 Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services The Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services is a four-year post-foundations programme that combines general studies with comprehensive paramedic instruction. The programme is run in partnership with local government agencies in the United Arab Emirates and seeks to train candidates to manage and lead in pre-hospital care settings. Over the four years, the students will be trained in basic, intermediate and advanced life support skills. This knowledge and skills will be complemented by courses that encourage students to be leaders in the field through research, education and management. The Emergency Medical Services Core s Required : 68 HEM 2106 EMT Basic (I) 6 HEM 2207 EMT Basic (II) 7 HEM 204 EMT Advanced (I) 4 HEM 2404 EMT Advanced (II) 4 HEM 2508 EMT Advanced (III) 8 HEM 108 EMT Paramedic (I) 8 HEM 208 EMT Paramedic (II) 8 HEM 400 Advanced Pharmacology HEM 410 Emergency Medical Services Management HEM 420 Evidence Based Medicine and Research Analysis HEM 40 Advanced Clinical Practice HEM 4478 International Trip Option for Paramedics 8 HSC 180 Medical Terminology for Emergency Medical Services Preceptorship s Required : 22 HEM 2902 Ambulance Preceptorship I HEM 2922 Ambulance Preceptorship II HEM 902 Hospital Ambulance Preceptorship I HEM 922 Hospital Ambulance Preceptorship II HEM 944 Summer Preceptorship 5 HEM 4944 International Preceptorship 5 course involves classroom and skills laboratory work, as well as work based experience through preceptors both pre-hospital and in-hospital. As a sponsored programme, graduates will enter a contract that ensures them employment in the Emergency Medical Services. They can go on to be operations experts, supervisors or managers in the field of Emergency Medical Care and other allied health sciences. The Higher Colleges of Technology seeks to provide our learners with the opportunities to develop, enhance and advance in the emergency care profession. Emergency Medical Services Elective See Programme Chair for available courses Required : 8 HEM 4418 Advanced Clinical Supervision 8 HEM 4428 Aeromedical Flight Paramedic 8 HEM 448 EMS Education 8 HEM 4448 System Management and Design 8 HEM 4458 Disaster Management and Rescue 8 HEM 4468 Special Operations Medic 8 Required : 9 LSN 110 Anatomy and Physiology I LSN 120 Anatomy and Physiology II Total Required 17 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study 6 Programme Code HEMAB Cost Recovery Programme Yes Major Code HEM
106 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is a one-year bachelor degree completion for those students who have completed a relevant qualifying HCT Higher Diploma or equivalent. This programme produces UAE Nationals who are able to perform duties required by both Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) and the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC). Graduates will be equipped with skills such as food sampling techniques, food condemning procedures, developing food sampling plans, inspecting imported foods and preparing food inspection statistical reports. Food Science and Technology Core s Required : 46 FDSA N404 Food Sampling Techniques 4 FDSA N406 Food Safety Systems 4 FDSA N408 Food Legislation 4 FDSA N416 Regulatory Toxicology & Fd Saf 4 FDST N401 Research Project 6 FDST N40 Risk Analysis 4 FDST N405 Recall and Traceability Systems 4 FDST N407 Human Nutrition in Health and Disease 4 FDST N409 Food Biotechnology 4 FDST N410 Quality System Auditing in the Food Industry 4 FDSA N422 Current Issues in Food Science and Trade 4 Total Required 46 Minimum Duration of Study 1 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code FDSTBP Cost Recovery Programme Yes Major Code FDST
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 107 Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management programme is a four-year post- Foundations programme preparing graduates for professional health information management professional practice. In the first two programme years students develop an extensive knowledge of healthcare coding and introductory management studies. The final two years of the programme develop students skills in health informatics, research, quality, advanced data management, leadership and health data analysis. The programme promotes the development of analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, professional ethics, social responsibility, professional citizenship, the ability to adapt to changes and respond to challenges in health information management, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Health Information Management Core s Required : 51 HIM 120 Health Information Coding I (Introduction) HIM 200 Health Information Coding II (Intermediate) HIM 210 Applied Pathophysiology for Health Information Management HIM 220 Health Information Management Studies HIM 20 Health Information Coding III (Advanced) HIM 240 Introduction to Management in Healthcare HIM 00 Biostatistics HIM 10 Health Informatics I HIM 20 Health Informatics II HIM 0 Epidemiology HIM 400 Intermediate Management in Health Care HIM 410 Health Data Analysis HIM 420 Research Methods in Health Care HIM 40 Health Care Economics and Health Insurance HIM 440 Advanced Management in Health Care HSC 100 Introduction to Healthcare Systems HSC 180 Medical Terminology for Health Information Field s Required : 18 HIM 290 Health Information Management Hospital 4 Preceptorship HIM 292 Coding Practicum 4 HIM 902 Work Experience for Health Information 5 Management HIM 4924 Professional Experience 5 Information Technology Core s Required : 15 CIS 10 Project Management CIS 140 Fundamentals of Programming CIS 10 Data and Information Management CIA 420 Enterprise Database Applications CIA 10 Database Design and Administration Required : 9 LSN 110 Anatomy and Physiology I LSN 120 Anatomy and Physiology II Total Required 12 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study 6 Programme Code HIMAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code HIM
108 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor in Healthcare Administration and Leadership The Bachelor of Healthcare Administration and Leadership is a four-year post-foundations degree. Graduates acquire knowledge and develop skills in healthcare finance, accounting, human resources, marketing and quality management. In year four, students consolidate theory and practice via a capstone project or an end-of-term work preceptorship. Graduates will be able to behave professionally and communicate effectively, individually and as a team, using a variety of methods. Graduates will demonstrate a practical yet competitive level of knowledge, skills and values in an evolving healthcare environment to meet the needs of the Emirati society. They will apply health management theories to solve healthcare administration and management problems. In addition to that, graduates will acquire the ability to analyse the challenges progressing healthcare organisations face in attaining international accreditation and they will be ready to begin careers in both private and public sector healthcare systems in the UAE, and/or pursue further studies in management and leadership. Healthcare Administration and Leadership Core s Required : 54 HCL 111 Software Applications for Health HCL 141 Healthcare Information Systems HCL 220 Introduction to Financial Management in Healthcare HCL 250 Billing and Reimbursement HCL 260 Health Care Law and Ethics HCL 270 Overview of Health Challenges HCL 271 Workflow Management for Healthcare HCL 277 Health Care Customer Relationship Management HCL 280 Introduction to Health Informatics HCL 00 Electronic Records Processing for Healthcare HCL 400 Research Methods in Healthcare HCL 410 Healthcare Policies HCL 411 Process Quality Management HCL 420 Biostatistics and Epidemiology HCL 40 Global Trends in Healthcare Systems and Issues HIM 210 Applied Pathophysiology for Health Information Management HSC 100 Introduction to Healthcare Systems HSC 180 Medical Terminology for Business Required s Required : 15 BUS 100 Management and Leadership BUS 150 Accounting for Managers BUS 00 Managing People and Organisations BUS 41 Employee Relations and UAE Labour Law BUS 451 Strategic Decisions with Management Science Required : 9 LSC 01 Professional Communications LSN 110 Anatomy and Physiology I LSN 120 Anatomy and Physiology II Arabic and Emirati Studies 6-9 English Communication 6-9 Preceptorship s Required : 12 HCL 90 Health Care Preceptorship 4 HCL 4906 Healthcare Administration Preceptorship/ Capstone Project 8 Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study 6 Programme Code HCLAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code HCL
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 109 Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging programme is a four-year post-foundations curriculum of undergraduate study to prepare graduates for entry into the UAE healthcare industry as diagnostic radiographers. Students will study a wide range of subjects to include biological sciences, radiographic anatomy and pathology, X-ray positioning and procedures, patient care and medical imaging technology. In addition, students will study the core elements of specialist medical imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography and ultrasound (US). The programme places a strong emphasis on learning by doing to link classroom theory and laboratory simulation with supervised clinical practice in local hospitals and clinics. Employment opportunities for graduates are varied and exciting, ranging from X-ray in Primary Healthcare Clinics to Diagnostic Imaging in specialised hospital Radiology Departments. Graduate employment rates are high as there is a continual demand for radiographers throughout the UAE. Medical Imaging Core s Required : 55 HMI 110 Introduction to Medical Imaging HMI 2001 Patient Care I 1 HMI 2002 Medical Imaging Technology I HMI 2102 Medical Imaging Technology II HMI 20 Medical Imaging Positioning and Procedures I HMI 240 Medical Imaging Anatomy and Pathology I HMI 250 Medical Imaging Positioning and Procedures II HMI 260 Medical Imaging Anatomy and Pathology II HMI 001 Patient Care II 1 HMI 002 Medical Imaging Technology III HMI 102 Medical Imaging and Positioning III HMI 202 Specialised Imaging I 2 HMI 212 Radiation Safety and Biology 2 HMI 12 Cross Sectional Anatomy 2 HMI 4002 Specialised Imaging II 2 HMI 400 Quality Management in Medical Imaging HMI 4102 Specialised Imaging Elective HMI 410 Research Project I HMI 420 Professional Practice HMI 40 Research Project II HSC 180 Medical Terminology for Preceptorship s Required : HMI 2904 Clinical Preceptorship I 5 HMI 922 Clinical Preceptorship II 5 HMI 94 Clinical Preceptorship III 5 HMI 944 Clinical Preceptorship IV 9 HMI 4952 Clinical Preceptorship V 9 Required : 9 LSN 110 Anatomy and Physiology I LSN 120 Anatomy and Physiology II Total Required 127 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study 6 Programme Code HMIAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code HMI
110 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science The Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science is a four-year post-foundations professional programme. Graduates are trained biomedical scientists who possess a broad range of knowledge in medical laboratory diagnostics with the ability to work proficiently and are culturally competent to deliver care to a wide range of clients/patients. The four years of undergraduate study integrates biomedical science theory, laboratory skills and supervised professional practice in a variety of clinical settings. Medical laboratory technologists are specialised in the area of clinical diagnostics, producing accurate results required by physicians and healthcare team members for treatment and management of patients and clients. Graduates possess Medical Laboratory Science Core s Required : 67 HML 100 Haematology I HML 110 Microbiology I HML 120 Clinical Chemistry I HML 102 Basic Laboratory Skills 2 HML 200 Haematology II HML 202 Haematology III HML 210 Microbiology II HML 212 Microbiology III HML 220 Clinical Chemistry II HML 222 Clinical Chemistry III HML 202 Transfusion Science I 2 HML 242 Transfusion Science II 2 HML 006 Clinical Correlations 6 HML 022 Introduction to Basic Health Research 2 HML 102 Cell Pathology I 2 HML 122 Cell Pathology II 2 HML 02 Immunology 2 HML 400 Biology of Diseases HML 4004 Laboratory Management 4 HML 4005 Laboratory Methodologies 5 HML 4102 Cell Pathology III 2 HML 40 Techniques in Molecular Biology HSC 180 Medical Terminology for professional knowledge in the areas of haematology, immunology, transfusion sciences, clinical chemistry, microbiology, molecular and cellular pathology, with the potential to specialise and advance their skills in specialist areas. These skills can be easily transferred to work competently in public health labs, municipality and forensic labs and in the biotechnology industry. Graduates who are successful in their programme are recognised internationally by the Institute of Biomedical Scientists (IBMS) in the United Kingdom, which provides access to society activities and programme recognition for those students who wish to advance their education into graduate studies. Clinical Field s Required : 24 HML 91 Clinical Placement I 4 HML 925 Clinical Placement II 12 HML 496 Capstone Project for Medical Laboratory 8 Science Required : 9 LSN 110 Anatomy and Physiology I LSN 120 Anatomy and Physiology II Total Required 10 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study 6 Programme Code HMLAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code HML
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 111 Bachelor of Science in Nursing The Bachelor of Nursing programme is a four-year post- Foundations programme preparing graduates for professional nursing practice. Graduates are educated to provide evidence based nursing care with a patient centred focuses. The programme stresses knowledge of the biological, social and clinical sciences that underlie nursing practice including health promotion, prevention and restorative care. Students undertake both theory and clinical education in the areas of medical surgical, paediatric (children), maternal child, mental health and community nursing. Students undertake studies in evidence based practice, research, and scholarship as well as an understanding of global health trends and health policy development. The programme promotes the development of analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, professional ethics, social responsibility, professional citizenship, the ability to adapt to changes and respond to challenges in nursing and a commitment to lifelong learning. Nursing Core s Required : 50 HNR 1012 Introduction to Nursing Profession 2 HNR 1102 Medical Terminology for Nurses 2 HNR 110 Nursing for Chronic Health Challenges HNR 1602 Clinical Pharmacology 2 HNR 1702 Microbiology for Nursing 2 HNR 2005 Nursing for Acute Health Challenges 5 HNR 2012 Clinical Drug Calculation 2 HNR 2202 Health Promotion Skills Across the Lifespan 2 HNR 2215 Nursing Care of Family: Maternal, Infant and 5 Child HNR 00 Mental Health Nursing HNR 01 Leadership and Quality Management in Nursing HNR 204 Public Health Nursing 4 HNR 60 Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice HNR 400 Nursing Scholarship and Evidence Based Project I HNR 4016 Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Health 6 Challenges HNR 490 Nursing Scholarship and Evidence Based Project II Nursing Clinical s Required : 42 HNR 1004 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics - Fundamentals 4 HNR 1925 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics - Chronic 5 Health Challenges HNR 2905 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics - Medical 5 Surgical Nursing HNR 2924 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics - Family, 4 Maternal, Child HNR 294 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics - Mental 4 Health Nursing HNR 904 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics - Public Health 4 HNR 916 Integrated Nursing Therapeutics - Emergency 6 and Critical Care HNR 4910 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice 10 Required : 9 LSN 110 Anatomy and Physiology I LSN 120 Anatomy and Physiology II Total Required 11 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study 6 Programme Code HNRAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code HNR
112 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Bachelor in Pharmacy The Bachelor of Pharmacy programme is a four-year post-foundations programme preparing graduates as Pharmacists for professional practice in different areas of Pharmacy. Graduates are educated to provide quality pharmaceutical care with a patient centred focus. The programme stresses knowledge of the biological, chemical, pharmaceutical, clinical and social sciences that underpins pharmacy, an understanding of the relevance of that knowledge to patient care and pharmaceutical problem solving and the skills to apply that knowledge to specific pharmaceutical care circumstances. The programme provides students with a firm foundation for lifelong learning by promoting the development of analytical thinking, problemsolving abilities, communication skills, technical skills, intellectual leadership potential and a commitment to professional ethics, social responsibility, professional citizenship and the ability to adapt to changes and respond to challenges in pharmaceutical healthcare delivery. Pharmacy Core s Required : 6 HPH 1204 Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacy 4 HPH 1504 Introduction to Pharmacy 4 HPH 2002 Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2 HPH 2004 Biological Organic Chemistry 4 HPH 210 Immunology HPH 2204 Medicinal Chemistry I 4 HPH 20 Pharmaceutics I HPH 2405 Pharmacology 5 HPH 01 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics I HPH 02 Medicinal Chemistry II HPH 0 Pharmaceutics II HPH 10 Pharmaceutics III HPH 12 Pharmaceutical Analysis HPH 16 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics II HPH 400 Bio-Technology HPH 401 Complementary Medicine HPH 402 Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology HPH 407 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics III HPH 4102 Pharmaceutical Care 2 HPH 4112 Research Project for Pharmacy 2 Preceptorship s Required : 22 HPH 904 Community Pharmacy Preceptorship I 5 HPH 954 Clinical Pharmacy Preceptorship I 5 HPH 4904 Clinical Pharmacy Preceptorship II 5 HPH 4924 Community Pharmacy Preceptorship II 5 HPH 4952 Industrial Pharmacy Preceptorship 2 Required : 9 LSN 110 Anatomy and Physiology I LSN 120 Anatomy and Physiology II Total Required 124 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study 6 Programme Code HPRAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code HPR
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 11 Bachelor in Social Work The Bachelor of Social Work programme prepares the student for professional, generalist social work practice. The four-year programme provides graduates with theoretical and practical skills required to work as a professional social worker. Social Workers help individuals, families, groups and communities to resolve problems and improve their social functioning. Social work practice utilises a social justice framework, counselling and advocacy skills and emphasises the importance of working with disadvantaged and marginalised individuals, groups and communities. Social workers address barriers, inequalities and injustices faced by many groups and sub-groups in the community. Social work education includes a knowledge base that examines human behaviour and complex social interactions. The programme incorporates extensive supervised professional fieldwork experience in relevant social work settings. Social Work Core s Required : 6 HSW 100 Introduction to Social Work HSW 102 Basic Counselling Skills HSW 10 Social Diversity and Justice HSW 120 Social Work in the UAE HSW 121 Abnormal and Clinical Psychology - Psychopathology HSW 124 Foundation in Case Work HSW 202 Advanced Counselling in Social Work HSW 20 Laws and Ethics in Social Work in the UAE HSW 204 Populations at Risk 1: Family and Children HSW 212 Human Behaviour and the Social Environment HSW 22 Foundation in Group Work HSW 224 Populations at Risk 2 : Aging, Special Needs HSW 0 Advanced Group Work HSW 04 Advanced Case Work HSW 22 Social Work Action and Advocacy HSW 51 Family Systems and Counselling HSW 401 Research Methodologies for Social Work HSW 402 Advanced Community Organisations HSW 421 Capstone Research Project HSW 422 Social Work Administration HSW 42 International Social Work-United Nations and other International agencies Preceptorship s Required : 18 HSW 91 Social Work Practicum I HSW 96 Social Work Practicum II HSW 4916 Social Work Practicum III 6 HSW 4966 Social Work Practicum IV 6 Required : 9 Natural Sciences - 6 Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study 6 Programme Code HSWAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code HSW