Biosciences and Introduction to Pharmacology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| NURS2013 | Nursing | 2 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- NURS2013
- School
- Nursing
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This course considers:
- The care of patients and clients with increasingly complex illnesses requiring multifaceted treatments and care in all settings;
- Scientific and technological advances to understand disease processes and potential treatment options;
- The core bioscience and related courses in year 1 by providing opportunities for students to integrate and further develop their understanding of physiological, altered physiological and pathophysiological processes occurring within the body;
- Application of essential physiological principles through general and field specific, case-based learning;
- The principles of pharmacology to form a foundation for the preparing to prescribe course;
- Applied knowledge using scenarios to illustrate the links to informing nursing care, developing care, and exploring treatment options, specifically including pharmacological requirements.
Target Students
BSc (Hons) Nursing Students
Classes
200 hours of learning delivered by a variety of methods, including self-directed study
Assessment
- 100% Exam (1-hour-30-minute): Students are required to undertake an online examination to assess their understanding of the course outcomes.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This course aims to enable students to apply a detailed knowledge of pathophysiology and immunology when engaging with individuals, families and populations to promote health and avoid ill health. Students will demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics and pharmacology to inform nursing assessments and develop appropriate person-centred care plans. Students will demonstrate an understanding of pharmacology, providing a basis for safe prescribing from an agreed formulary recognising the effects of medication, allergies, drug sensitivities, side effects, contraindications, incompatibilities and the impact of polypharmacy.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of pathophysiological processes to explain pathogenesis and the management of disease processes.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of pharmacology.
Integrate understanding of pathophysiological processes in developing understanding of pharmacology.
Explore the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major categories of medications.
Apply a detailed understanding of pathophysiological processes which inform clinical decision making, planning and management of patients/clients across the lifespan.
Conveners
- Mrs Verity(staff) Wilson