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NMHS10460

Academic Year 2026/2027

Sci Principles Healthcare 2 (NMHS10460)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Carmel Davies
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module continues to build on the content of scientific principles for healthcare 1. It introduces you to the scientific principles of biology, anatomy, physiology and pathology. Learning will focus on the concepts of the healthy brain (structure and function of the CNS & PNS), mobility (musculoskeletal system), protection (Immunity & response to injury) and reproduction and development across the lifespan. The module will provide you with the grounding and understanding of the normal structure and function of the human body and the basis to understand the changes that occur in altered health.
This module provides you with further essential foundations for clinical skills, clinical practice and a rationale for patient care.
The module is underpinned by the philosophy that biological science knowledge is a critical element for nursing/midwifery competency.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the coordinated function of the nervous system.
• Outline how bones and muscles enable movement and how movement is coordinated.
• Describe the structure and function of immunity.
• Explain the physiological response involved in healing and repair.
• Describe the structure and function of the male and female reproductive system and discuss the developmental changes across the lifespan.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will be delivered via concepts. The four key concepts that will be delivered include; communication (the CNS & PNS), mobility (the musculoskeletal system), protection (immunity and response to injury) and From one generation to the next (reproduction and embryology).

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 healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 1

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 2
 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

31
Small Group

10
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

59
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Asynchronous and synchronous learning
Online continuous assessment via brightspace

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade Component repeat (in-module) Offered
Exam (In-person): Multiple choice questions End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
90
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Online homework based on Smartbook and online resources Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No

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
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

VanPutte, C., Regan, J., Russo, A. and Seeley, R. (2026). Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology. 13th edition. McGraw-Hill, New York. ISBN 9781265129583, 1265129584.

Name Role
Dr Paula Cornally Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Carmel Davies Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 27 Mon 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 27 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 27 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 27 Wed 09:00 - 10:50
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