Biology & Pharmacology IFSI / Nursing Revision Sheets
The Biological and Medical Sciences block groups UE 2.1 to 2.11 of the IFSI curriculum: fundamental biology, life cycles, traumatic/inflammatory/infectious/obstructive processes, pharmacology and therapeutics. The essential scientific foundation for any nursing student.
Biology & Pharmacology curriculum in IFSI / Nursing
The curriculum covers cells and their functions, anatomy and physiology of body systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous), pathological processes (traumatic, inflammatory, infectious, obstructive, degenerative, tumoral, psychopathological), infectiology and hygiene, and pharmacology (drug families, mechanisms of action, side effects, interactions, dose calculations).
How to study biology & pharmacology in IFSI / Nursing?
3 simple steps for effective biology & pharmacology revision.
Upload your course
Import your biology & pharmacology course (PDF, text or photo) into Revizly.
Generate study sheets
AI analyzes your course and generates structured revision sheets in 30 seconds.
Practice with quizzes
Test your knowledge with automatically generated quizzes and flashcards.
Tips to succeed in biology & pharmacology IFSI / Nursing
Master dose calculations from the first semester: they appear at every exam AND in clinical placement. A calculation error can be serious in practice
For pharmacology, organize your sheets by family (analgesics, antibiotics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives) rather than molecule by molecule
Build an annotated diagram per anatomical system and review regularly: diagrams often appear in MCQ exams
Link each pathology to its clinical signs, treatment and nursing monitoring: the expected question format in clinical evaluation
FAQ — Biology & Pharmacology IFSI / Nursing
Which biological UEs matter most in IFSI?
UE 2.11 (Pharmacology) and UE 2.10 (Infectiology/Hygiene) are most tested because directly linked to daily nursing practice. UE 2.4 (Traumatic processes) and 2.7 (Organ failures) are also crucial for understanding pathologies encountered in clinical placement. Master these 4 UEs as priority — they concentrate ~60% of exam points.
How to master dose calculations in IFSI?
Three basic formulas to automate: 1) Drip rate calculation in drops/min (Volume × 20 / Duration in min, with standard 20 drops/mL drip), 2) Dilution (C1V1 = C2V2 for concentrations), 3) Prescription adaptation (mg prescribed ÷ mg per tablet). Practice 5-10 exercises daily for 2 weeks before exams. Your IFSI's annotated past papers are the best resource.
How much time for pharmacology in IFSI?
UE 2.11 Pharmacology runs through all 6 semesters with significant cumulative hours (~80h lectures + tutorials). Beyond official hours, plan 3-4h personal work weekly in S1-S2, then 5-6h in S3-S4 as therapeutic families get more complex. Use SOS Pharmaco and the Vidal app for clinical reference during placement.
Start your biology & pharmacology revision
Join thousands of students studying biology & pharmacology more efficiently with Revizly.
Start for free