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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: 02 May 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


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
Breakdown of independent study hours:
- Extended guided study: 50hrs (Wider reading, revision, assessment preparation)
Due to the dynamic nature of midwifery programmes, the above breakdown may be subject to alteration.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 100%
1 hour unseen examination (MCQ)
This is an online multiple choice unseen examination. Students will be required to answer 40 questions over 60 minutes. The questions will be a mixture of single response answers and multiple response answers.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and 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/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 02 May 2024