Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
Students who entered the University through the College of Medicine and Health may apply to take programmes in Science leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) Degree in one of Anatomy or Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Pathology (Medical Microbiology), Pharmacology or Physiology.
While pursuing any of the above programmes a student will not be permitted to pursue any other programmes (medical or otherwise).
With the approval of the Head of the Department of Physiology and the College of Medicine and Health, a student who has passed the Third University Examination in Medicine and who has attained an aggregate mark of at least 60% in their Second Year may proceed to a BSc (Hons) Degree by (a) satisfactorily pursuing modules in Physiology to the value of 60 credits as determined by the Head of the Department and (b) reaching the required standard in the BSc (Hons) Degree Examination in Physiology. It is also strongly recommended that students have attained a mark of at least 60% in special study module PL2025 during the Second University Examination in Medicine.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| PL4020 | Research Project 1 | 20 |
| PL4006 | Regulation of Epithelial Transport | 5 |
| PL4007 | Gene Targeting Tools for Physiology | 5 |
| PL4009 | Applied Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology | 5 |
| PL4010 | Control of Breathing in Health and Disease | 5 |
| PL4011 | Learning and Memory | 5 |
| PL4012 | Physiology of Calcium Signalling | 5 |
| PL4013 | Physiology and Pathophysiology of Vascular Endothelium | 5 |
| PL4015 | Microbiome and Physiology | 5 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
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 Intercalated (Physiology) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Describe the different physiological systems and how they integrate to determine the function of the organism as a whole;
- Explain with suitable molecular, cellular and integrated physiology examples, the concept of homeostasis and how its disruption can lead to the disease state;
- Select techniques suitable for the evaluation of physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, organ and system level, in an integrated manner that can be used to increase our knowledge of both normal and pathophysiological states;
- Critically evaluate research publications. Formulate research ideas and hypotheses, and design and conduct experiments with appropriate controls;
- Interpret laboratory findings, perform appropriate statistical analysis and clearly communicate research findings to scientific and lay audiences, both orally and in writing, in the context of the research project and course work.
