Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Division of Medicine
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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The module is compulsory for students on the Nutrition and Medical Sciences degree. Numbers are limited and preference will be given to students for whom MEDC0092 is a recommended option.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
The module will introduce the students to the concepts of normal growth and development throughout the life-cycle and the impact of deficiencies at critical stages. The effect of epigenetic changes on growth and development will be examined. Some of the areas covered include: energy balance and body weight regulation, nutrition in pregnancy, nutrition and the skeleton, women health, effects of dietary deficiencies on growth and development and role of nutrition in the prevention of age-associated diseases.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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50%
Exam
50%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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42
- 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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