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The Programme

• Course Content

  Following introductory lectures, focusing on the key concepts underpinning the homeostatic nature of the human body, the module will explore physiological disruption and adaptation processes in the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine and nervous systems within the context of acute/critical health care.  In addition, related immunobiological, gastro-intestinal and haematological concepts will also be studied.

• Outcomes

  Discuss the molecular nature of the human body.

  Discuss the basic embryological development of the human body from zygote to systems.

  Explore the concept of cell and tissue homeostasis.

  Analyse the general principles of tissue content, organisation, orientation and role within the human body structures.

  Analyse the individual and collaborative actions of the physiological processes within the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine and nervous systems in contributing to overall human body homeostasis.

  Apply and evaluate the effects of altered anatomy and physiological processes within the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine and nervous systems on homeostasis, and the synthesise how these evolve in the clinical development of illness and disease.

  Critical application of physiological concepts and altered homeostasis to the interpretation and management of clinical scenarios, e.g. through case studies exploring the pathophysiology underpinning serious adverse incidents (SAIs)

• 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, 21 September 2026 (Week 1) and finishes w/c  Monday, 14 December 2026 unless otherwise advised.

  Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 18 January 2027 (Week 18) and finishes w/c Monday, 27 April 2027 unless otherwise advised.

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

  First Semester

  Monday

  10am - 1pm

• Selection Criteria

  Applicants must have a professional qualification in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health and Social Care Services. They shall normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.  

  Applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) may be considered on a case-by-case basis where they can demonstrate evidence of successful study at Level 6 in a healthcare related subject.  

  Applicants must provide evidence of at least 20 CAT points at Level 3/6. Certificates must clearly state level of study and credit worthiness in order to meet the entry requirements.  

  In addition, applicants accessing post graduate certificates or standalone modules must be working the relevant clinical area.  

  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:     

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