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Academic Structures

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

This information is provisional & subject to change.

Explanation of Terms/Frequently Asked Questions

Year 1 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %	Resit Category
NS105	Core Nursing Skill	10	Year long	0	100	1
NS108	Understanding Intellectual Disability 2	5	Year long	0	100	1
NS110	Personal & Professional Development 1	7.5	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS112	Caring & Communication in Nursing	5	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS113	Introduction to Sociology of Health & Illness	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS119	Anatomy and Physiology	5	Semester 2	100	0	1
NS131	Understanding Intellectual Disability 1	5	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS133	Biochemistry and Cell Biology	5	Semester 1	90	10	1
NS161	Practice Module 1b (Intellectual Disability)	7.5	Year long	0	100	1
PSYC101	Intro to lifespan Psychology as applied Nursi	5	Semester 2	40	60	1

Year 2 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %	Resit Category
NS201	Personal & Professional Development 2	5	Year long	0	100	1
NS202	Evidence-Based Practice & Research in Nursing	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS204	Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing Practice	5	Semester 1	100	0	1
NS213	Nursing and Physical Health 1	7.5	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS214	Physical Health Issues 2	7.5	Semester 2	50	50	1
NS224	Altered Bodily Processes	5	Semester 1	100	0	1
NS237	Assistive Technology & Complex Needs	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS263	Wellbeing across the lifespan 1	5	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS264	Wellbeing across the lifespan 2	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS284	Practice Module 2 (Intellectual Disability)	10	Year long	0	100	1

Year 3 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %	Resit Category
NS308	Ethics in Nursing	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS309	Positive supports for behavioural change	5	Semester 2	90	10	1
NS312	Research & Nursing Practice 2	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS315	Mental health and well-being	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS376	Practice Module 3 (Intellectual Disability)	25	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS384	Practice Module 3B (Intellectual Disability)	10	Semester 2	0	100	1

Year 3 Optional Modules -

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %	Resit Category
NS313	An Introduction to Critical Care Nursing	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS326	Working for Inclusion	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS342	Palliative Care	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS343	Clinical Judgement & Decision Making	5	Semester 2	0	100	1

Year 4 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %	Resit Category
NS4017	Contemporary Issues	10	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS4046	Practice Module 4a(Intellectual Disability)	5	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS4047	Practice Module 4b(Intellectual Disability)	15	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS4048	Practice Module 4c(Intellectual Disability)	15	Semester 2	0	100	1
NS441	Nursing Informatics, Management & Leadership	5	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS442	Health Promotion	5	Semester 1	0	100	1
NS458	Research Enquiry	5	Semester 1	0	100	1

Year 4 Optional Modules -

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %	Resit Category
UM405	Uaneen Non-Contributing Module	5	Year long	0	100	1

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