Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 7
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 3 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 180
Delivery Method: In-Person
Connected Curriculum: - Civic and Community Engagement
- Global Reach
- Inter-and Transdisciplinary
- Research Based Teaching
- Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): - Good Health and Well-being
- Quality Education
- Gender Equality
- Reduced Inequality
Graduate Attributes: - Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Digitally Fluent
- Effective global citizen
- Independent and creative thinker
- Socially Responsible
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement): No
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING
The BSc Health Studies, NFQ Level 7, is an alternative ordinary bachelor's degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the Part B practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU3054) on the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health). Students who do not pass the Part B practice module for Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing either on the first and repeat attempts as per the module descriptor will re-register instead for the non-clinical BSc Health Studies. This pathway does not confer eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse.
To complete the BSc Health Studies, a student must pass all Part A modules for the third-year BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU3046 (10 credits). Students who complete the Part B study module are required to exit the programme with a BSc Health Studies award.
THIRD YEAR - THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN HEALTH STUDIES
Leading to: NFQ Level 7, Major Award - BSc Health Studies
A student may not register for the Third Year of the programme until the Second University Examination in Nursing and the appropriate Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Third University Examination in Health Studies, each student must have attended theory modules as detailed in Part A and a study module in Part B.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| NU1026 | Academic Writing, Information Technology and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 5 |
| NU1032 | Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Nursing Practice | 10 |
| NU1040 | Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing and Midwifery Practice | 5 |
| SC1015 | Sociological Concepts for Nursing | 5 |
| NU1042 | Developing Hope-Inspiring Relationships and Psychology for Health Care | 10 |
| NU1043 | Recovery - Theory, Concept and Principles | 10 |
| NU1045 | Creative Therapies and Self Awareness Skills for Mental Health Nursing | 5 |
| NU1044 | Developing Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice 1 | 10 |
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| NU2003 | Pharmacology and Medication Management for Nurses and Midwives | 5 |
| NU2050 | Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care | 5 |
| NU2066 | Recovery - Understanding Mental Health | 10 |
| NU2069 | Therapeutic Relationships - Communication and Self-Awareness | 5 |
| NU2097 | General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems I | 10 |
| NU2098 | General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems II | 5 |
| SS2028 | Social Justice and Mental Health: Combating Discrimination, Labelling and Stigma | 10 |
| NU2068 | Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice 2 | 10 |
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| NU3076 | Professional and Disciplinary Learning for Nursing Practice | 5 |
| NU3083 | Research for Evidence-based Nursing and Midwifery Care | 5 |
| NU3050 | Health Promotion and Primary Health Care in a Mental Health Context | 10 |
| NU3051 | Mental Health Nursing: Politics, Policy and Practice | 5 |
| NU3053 | Psychosocial Interventions in Developing Hope-Inspiring Relationships | 10 |
| NU3088 | Recovery - Working with Children and Young People with Mental Health Problems | 5 |
| NU3089 | Recovery - Working with the Older Adult with Mental Health Problems | 10 |
| NU3046 | Independent Study in Health Studies | 10 |
| Total Credits | 180 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Ordinary) (Health Studies) (NFQ Level 7, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of life and social sciences relevant to health studies;
- Demonstrate knowledge of team working with individuals, groups and communities;
- Promote health and well-being when working with individuals, groups and communities across the lifespan;
- Demonstrate reasoning skills in a broad range of settings related to health studies;
- Work in an ethical manner that respects social, cultural differences and confidentiality;
- Demonstrate literacy and numeracy in report writing and in oral communication.
