Overview

NFQ Level 7, Major Award

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 at the first Examination or at the first attempt in a Repeat year 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
Year 1
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 1 - Part A
Core Modules
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
Year 1 - Part B
Practice Module
NU1044	Developing Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice 1	10
Year 2
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 2 - Part A
Core Modules
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
Year 2 - Part B
Practice Module
NU2068	Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice 2	10
Year 3
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 3 - Part A
Core Modules
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
Year 3 - Part B
Study Module
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.