The Programme

• Course Content

  This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:

  • Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute and Critical Health Care (NRS3008) - Semester 1
  • Peri-operative Nursing Science (NRS3011) - Semester 2
  • Peri-operative Nursing Care Management (NRS3024) - Semester 2

  
  The need for the student to develop a sound knowledge in normal and applied physiological concepts of specific body systems, as well as pharmacology will be developed in the initial part of the programme, along with patient assessment, communication and psychological care. As the course moves toward a more practice based learning mode, these main theoretical themes will develop within a more skills based framework as the student undertakes specific case studies.

• Outcomes

  The Short Courses in Health Studies aim to prepare you to meet the changes and challenges of health care delivery within the health service and independent sector. Modules within each Short Course are practice focused, thus helping you acquire enhanced knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to your area of practice.  In addition, you will be provided with the opportunity to advance health care knowledge and develop analytical and academic skills.

• Delivery

  Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas.

  Autumn (AUT) teaching commences w/c Monday, 15 September 2025 (Week 1) and finishes w/c 1 December 2025 unless otherwise advised.

  Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 12 January 2026 (Week 18) and finishes w/c 20 April 2026 unless otherwise advised.

  Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues.

  First Semester	Wednesday	10am-1pm	TBC
  Second Semester	Monday	10am-1pm 2-5pm (as scheduled)	TBC

• Selection Criteria

  Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.

  International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website:  Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)    

  Students accessing these Short courses must work in the relevant clinical area.

  Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.