• Coventry University logo

The Scientific Foundations of Nursing Practice

Begin to discover the scientific foundations of nursing and how these underpin nursing practice.

  • Duration

    5 weeks
  • Weekly study

    15 hours

This course will help you to develop the knowledge and understanding of the biosciences and social sciences which underpin nursing practice. We will discover together how the human body is structured and how physiologically works as well as how intrinsic and extrinsic factors can affect its functions, alongside an introduce to pharmacology, sociology and psychology. In addition, we will explore commonly encountered conditions and disorders associated to specific fields of practice.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

Aspiring Adult Nurses

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992
  • Location

    Coventry

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

Want to know more about learning on FutureLearn? Using FutureLearn