Frequently Asked Questions

The acceptance rates for the College of Nursing are determined annually by the College Council based on the foundations and enabling factors announced by the Deanship of Admissions and Registration. 

These include reports from the National Observatory, the operational plans for the programs, which depend on the number of faculty members, the seating capacity of classrooms and laboratories, and the operational capacity of training facilities.

As for the Master's program, the acceptance rates are determined by the academic departments granting the degree, in accordance with the regulations governing graduate studies at universities and their executive rules at Taibah University, Article 5. This relies on the availability of faculty members, research facilities such as laboratories, training spaces, and other necessary resources to ensure proper training, supervision, and research."

English is the primary language of instruction for all major-specific courses across the programs, while Arabic is used for some general education courses.

Yes. The program includes clinical training in hospitals and medical centers, in addition to a one-year internship.

The required GPA for transfer is determined based on the selection criteria applicable during the application period and is officially announced by the Deanship of Admissions and Registration according to the approved regulations.

For the Master's program, there are regulations for both internal and external transfers, as outlined in the graduate studies regulations and their executive rules at Taibah University, Articles 30 and 31.

 A visiting student must comply with the university’s visiting regulations outlined in Article 28 of the Study and Examination Regulations. These include specific academic and administrative standards that are periodically updated and officially announced by the Deanship of Admission and Registration, including the requirements and application timelines

The university's policy regarding visiting students applies, and the maximum number of semesters or credit hours allowed is determined according to the regulations in effect at the time. According to the executive rules of Article 28 of the Regulations for Exams and Study, the courses taken as a visiting student cannot exceed 25% of the total credit hours required for graduation, and the number of visits cannot exceed three times.

A student can apply for transfer as long as they meet the transfer regulations and requirements set by the university within the specified deadlines, regardless of their previous academic status, provided that all regulatory requirements are fulfilled.

Taibah University College of Nursing achieves outstanding results in the Saudi Nursing Licensing Exam, and it closely monitors the performance of its graduates, reflecting the quality of the educational programs and clinical training offered to students. The results are updated periodically by the relevant authorities.

Students are denied access to the final exam if absences exceed 25% of total lectures or practical/clinical sessions.

After completing the internship year and passing the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) licensure examination, graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing program are qualified to work as Nursing Specialists in government, private, and military healthcare sectors. They may also pursue postgraduate studies (Master's and PhD degrees) in nursing and build careers in nursing education, scientific research, clinical research, healthcare management, quality and patient safety, as well as healthcare and regulatory organizations.