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Academic Structures

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

This information is provisional & subject to change.

Year 1 Core Modules:

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
NS105Core Nursing Skill10Year long01001
NS107Mental Health Nursing 25Semester 290101
NS110Personal & Professional Development 17.5Semester 101001
NS112Caring & Communication in Nursing5Semester 101001
NS113Introduction to Sociology of Health & Illness5Semester 201001
NS119Anatomy and Physiology5Semester 210001
NS132Mental Health Nursing 15Semester 101001
NS133Biochemistry and Cell Biology5Semester 190101
NS160Practice Module 1 (Mental Health)7.5Year long01001
PSYC101Intro to lifespan Psychology as applied Nursi5Semester 240601

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
NS209Promotion of Physical Health and Well Being5Semester 250501
NS210Mental Health Nursing 37.5Semester 180201
NS211Mental Health Nursing 47.5Semester 201001
NS224Altered Bodily Processes5Semester 110001
NS285Practice Module 2 (Mental Health)10Year long01001
PSYC200Life Span Development Psychology5Semester 201001

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
NS328Mental Health Nursing 55Semester 201001
NS329Sociology of Mental Health5Semester 240601
NS375Practice Module 3A (Mental Health)25Semester 101001
NS383Practice Module 3B (Mental Health)10Semester 201001

Year 3 Optional Modules -

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
NS326Working for Inclusion5Semester 201001
NS342Palliative Care5Semester 201001
NS343Clinical Judgement & Decision Making5Semester 201001

Year 4 Core Modules:

CodeTitleCreditSemesterExam %CA %Resit Category
NS4018Mental Health Nursing 610Semester 101001
NS4049Practice Module 4a(Mental Health)5Semester 101001
NS4050Practice Module 4b(Mental Health)Internship15Semester 201001
NS4051Practice Module 4c(Mental Health)Internship15Semester 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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