Digital Health (IEHC0015)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department: Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

In the next twenty years, technology will bring about revolutionary change in the NHS. This module will provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges of digital health (health services provided through the internet and related technologies) and will be led by researchers from the 新香港六合彩开奖结果eHealth Unit.听 Students will learn about interventions which address healthcare challenges at population, organisational and individual levels. Students will hear from leading researchers on topics including electronic health records research, patient self-management support, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and the effects of technology on the patient-clinician relationship. Students will develop ideas for digital health interventions, as part of their assessment.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 17
Module leader: Dr Patricia Schartau
Who to contact for more information: iehc.ibscprimarycare@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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