Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Division of Medicine
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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This is a core module for students on the Year 3 Nutrition and Medical Science programme. Other students will be accepted based on availability and on a case-by-case basis.
It is advisable that you have taken Nutrition and Metabolism 2 (MEDC0090) OR Growth and Development (MEDC0092) in Y2.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This module explores current topics in human frailty and ageing.
Topics will include:
1) Ageing and nutritional epidemiology
2) Different theories of ageing
3) Defining frailty 鈥� physical and cognitive
4) Nutritional requirement in older adults
5) Malnutrition in older adults, the 鈥榓norexia of ageing鈥� and dysphagia
6) Sarcopenia and cachexia
6) Osteoporosis and fractures
7) Physical activity and exercise
8) Nutritional management in care homes
9) Dementia and specialist feeding approaches
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
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50%
Exam
50%
Viva or oral presentation
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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28
- Module leader
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Dr Adrian Slee
- Who to contact for more information
- med.ams@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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