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NMHS10100

Academic Year 2026/2027

Health across the Lifespan (NMHS10100)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Ms Alison Clancy
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The module aims to introduce students to the concept of health across the lifespan, the various ways in which health is understood and promoted. It examines aspects of the health of individuals and populations from birth to old age, with particular reference to health in Ireland, and discusses a range of factors that influence the health and well-being including psychological, social and cultural factors, and political and economic factors. Milestones and transitional periods in the lifespan such as birth, adolescence, middle and old age, are examined in detail. This module also provides a brief overview of the ways in which the health of individuals and populations are assessed and measured, with reference to health statistics, demographic data and social research. This module also looks at various factors that affect the health of individuals such as alcohol and drug abuse, smoking, sudden adult death syndrome, mental health and depression, eating disorders, cancer, and diabetes.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:1. Define health and altered health.2. Discuss the factors that influence the health of persons and populations across the lifespan such as psychological, social and cultural factors.3. Identify milestones and transitional periods in the lifespan, and discuss aspects of the health of individuals during these milestones and transitional periods.4. Outline factors that promote the health and well being of individuals and populations across the lifespan. 5. State the ways that the health of indviduals and populations may be assessed and measured.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


Goal Name Description Coverage

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 5

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 5
 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

2
Autonomous Student Learning

125
Lectures

22
Total

149

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Face to face lectures throughout the semester. Online learning, peer learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Health across the Lifespan (NURS10100)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade Component repeat (in-module) Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: This module is delivered online and requires continuous weekly participation and engagement. Students are expected to complete the required activities and learning materials each week. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8 Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
20
 Yes
Quizzes/Short Exercises: There will be a final cumulative MCQ examination consisting of 50 questions. Week 8 Graded Yes
80
 Yes

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.


Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback online throughout the semester

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