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Academic Structures

Programme Academic Structure for 2023 - 2024, BSc in Nursing (General)

This information is provisional & subject to change.

Year 1 Core Modules:

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
NS105Core Nursing Skill10Year long01001
NS110Personal & Professional Development 17.5Semester 101001
NS112Caring & Communication in Nursing5Semester 101001
NS113Introduction to Sociology of Health & Illness5Semester 201001
NS119Anatomy and Physiology5Semester 210001
NS130General Nursing 15Semester 101001
NS133Biochemistry and Cell Biology5Semester 190101
NS159Practice Module 1(General)7.5Year long01001
PSYC101Intro to lifespan Psychology as applied Nursi5Semester 240601

Year 1 Optional Modules -

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
HR118CSkills for Success5Semester 201001
LC121Intercultural Communication5Semester 201001

Year 2 Core Modules:

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
NS201Personal & Professional Development 25Year long01001
NS202Evidence-Based Practice & Research in Nursing5Semester 201001
NS204Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing Practice5Semester 110001
NS221General Nursing 2B7.5Semester 170301
NS222General Nursing 2C7.5Semester 201001
NS223General Nursing 2D5Semester 110001
NS224Altered Bodily Processes5Semester 110001
NS278General Nursing 2A5Semester 210001
NS283Practice Module 2 (General)10Year long01001

Year 2 Optional Modules -

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
NS272AAnthropology Health and Illness5Semester 240601
NS273Arts and Health: Connections and Synergies5Semester 201001
NS277Pain Management in Nursing Practice5Semester 201001
NS291Sexuality & Sexual Health Issues in Nursing5Semester 201001

Year 3 Core Modules:

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
NS308Ethics in Nursing5Semester 201001
NS312Research & Nursing Practice 25Semester 201001
NS320General Nursing 3B5Semester 210001
NS374Practice Module 3A25Semester 101001
NS378General Nursing 3A5Semester 210001
NS382Practice Module 3B10Semester 201001

Year 3 Optional Modules -

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
NS313An Introduction to Critical Care Nursing5Semester 201001
NS326Working for Inclusion5Semester 201001
NS342Palliative Care5Semester 201001
NS343Clinical Judgement & Decision Making5Semester 201001

Year 4 Core Modules:

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
NS4016General Nursing 410Semester 101001
NS4043Practice Module 4a(General)5Semester 101001
NS4044Practice Module 4b(General Internship)15Semester 201001
NS4045Practice Module 4c(General Internship)15Semester 201001
NS441Nursing Informatics, Management & Leadership5Semester 101001
NS442Health Promotion5Semester 101001
NS458Research Enquiry5Semester 101001

Year 4 Optional Modules -

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
UM405Uaneen Non-Contributing Module5Year long01001

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