There are various way of discussing the different elements of education programs of study in higher education. On this website the following terminology is used:
A course of study leading to a qualification offered by the university e.g., Bachelor of Nursing. In some universities the terminology used is ‘course’.
The components of a PROGRAM e.g., Nursing 101 Anatomy and Physiology 101. In some universities the terminology used is ‘subject; or ‘unit’.
Formal statement of generic competencies of a university graduate, usually associated with a formal process of ensuring the PROGRAM curriculum contributes towards the development of these competencies