Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 4 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 240
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 FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING
The BSc (Hons) Health Studies, NFQ Level 8, is an honours bachelors' degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the Part B practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU4094). Students who do not pass the Part B practice module for Year 4 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) either on the first and repeat attempts as per the module descriptor will re-register for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) 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 fourth-year BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU4091 (15 credits).
FOURTH YEAR - FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN HEALTH STUDIES
Leading to: NFQ Level 8, Major Award - BSc (Hons) Health Studies
A student may not register for the Fourth Year of the programme until the Third University Examination in Nursing and the relevant Part B module have been passed.
In order to be admitted to the Fourth University Examination in Health Studies, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 45 credits and an independent study module in Part B to the value of 15 credits.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
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| 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 |
| NU3054 | Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice 3 | 10 |
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| NU4073 | Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care | 10 |
| NU4057 | Recovery - Working with Vulnerable Populations | 10 |
| NU4058 | Leadership and Therapeutic Team Working Skills in a Mental Health Setting | 10 |
| NU4089 | The Profession and Discipline of Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
| 5 |
| Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5) | |
| Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5) | |
| Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5) | |
| Healthcare and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (5) | |
| LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Nursing & Midwifery (5) | |
| Mental Health in Film: Critical Approaches (5) | |
| Pastoral Education for Healthcare (5) | |
| NU4091 | Independent Study in Health Studies | 15 |
| Total Credits | 240 |
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 (Hons) (Health Studies) (NFQ Level 8, 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 a critical awareness of health policies and legislation in Ireland;
- Develop and use lifelong learning skills in the workplace;
- Engage in research to advance knowledge and best practice in health studies.
