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NUR-10058 - Module Specification
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 21 December 2024

NUR-10058 - Biological Processes in Midwifery
Coordinator: Jennifer Cooper Tel: +44 1782 7 38140
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 556723

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module forms a mandatory part of the overall BSc Midwifery programme. This module will be undertaken at inception of the midwifery programme. It focuses on the anatomical and physiological adaptations occurring throughout pregnancy of each body system influenced by physical, mechanical, genetic and hormonal factors. Learning will be facilitated through theoretical sessions and directed and independent study.

Aims
During this module, students will learn the anatomical and physiological adaptations occurring throughout pregnancy of each body system influenced by physical, mechanical, genetic and hormonal factors.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/nur-10058/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the anatomy, physiology and genetics of women and men throughout their reproductive life: 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the anatomy, physiology and genetics of the fetus and the neonate: 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the anatomy, physiology and epigenetics of infant feeding: 1
demonstrate effective use of digital technology to enhance learning: 1

Study hours

Breakdown of scheduled teaching hours:
- In situ: 50hrs (Lectures, discussion, seminars, tutorials, workshops)
- Asynchronous learning: 50 hrs (wider directed reading, accessing electronic resources etc)
Breakdown of independent study hours:
- Extended guided study: 50hrs (Wider reading, revision, assessment preparation)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Class Test weighted 100%
1 hour unseen examination (MCQ)


The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 21 December 2024