Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Division of Infection and Immunity
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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This is a core module for students on the MSc Infection and Immunity programme. Other students will be accepted based on availability and on a case-by-case basis. Pre-requisites for UG students: INIM0007 Infection essential, INIM0005 Immunology desirable. You may not take this module and INIM0012 Viruses and Disease.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
The aim of the module is to give students an up to date insight into molecular virology, with particular focus on human pathogens and new research developments in the field. Lectures will cover a selection of important human viral pathogens chosen to reflect clinical and research expertise within UCL. The molecular aspects of virus replication will also be put in a broader context of disease pathogenesis. A basic knowledge of microbiology, molecular, and cell biology is assumed.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of the principles of virus replication
- Detailed knowledge of example viruses covered in the module
- Familiarity with latest thinking in the field as applied to the module content
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Fixed-time remote activity
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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1
- Module leader
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Professor Richard Milne
- Who to contact for more information
- richard.milne@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Fixed-time remote activity
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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16
- Module leader
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Professor Richard Milne
- Who to contact for more information
- richard.milne@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Fixed-time remote activity
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
The methods of assessment for affiliate students may be different to those indicated above. Please contact the department for more information.
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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31
- Module leader
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Professor Richard Milne
- Who to contact for more information
- richard.milne@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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