4 Year Nursing Degree Programme (BSc Cur)

NU1S04 -Scientific Basis for Nursing (5 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to

• Outline and explain the basic scientific knowledge underpinning the understanding of normal body function (Unit 1).
  
• To identify, list and outline the basic structures and functions of the major systems of the body (Unit 2).
  

Module Learning Aims

This module is designed to introduce the basic principles of science underpinning the understanding of
the human body, and introduce basic anatomy and physiology of the systems of the body so as to
provide a basis for learning on nursing modules.

• Unit 1: Scientific basis for nursing (16 lectures)
• Unit 2: Introduction to the Main Systems of the Body (Directed learning on Blackboard)

Recommended Reading List

Essential Reading

• Waugh A. & Grant A. (2010) Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 11th edn. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.
  

Recommended Reading

• Foss M. & Farine T. (2007) Science in Nursing and Health Care, 2nd edn. Pearson Education, London.
  

* Additional readings will be given for each unit of learning