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Female Reproductive Anatomy Physiology and Pathology (IFWH0014)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department
香港六合彩 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Female Reproductive Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology requires a background in a related scientific or social science discipline, or a professional health qualification (medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, social work). The module is compulsory for student on the MSc Reproductive Science & Women's Health and MSc Women's Health degrees. Preference will be given to Institute for Women's Health students for whom this module is compulsory and to Institute for Women's Health students for whom this is a recommended option.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module provides detailed knowledge of female anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology during the life course of a women from in-utero development of the reproductive tract, the anatomy of the female reproductive system, hormones, puberty and the menstrual cycle, and disorders of sexual development, to menstrual problems, the lower urinary tract and pelvic floor, and menopause. It covers the basic science that underpins the clinical diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health issues covered in the IFWH0008 Reproductive Health module and includes discussion of social and global issues in female pathophysiology.

After taking this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of:

  • The anatomy and developmental biology of female reproductive organs;
  • Normal female reproductive physiology;
  • Female reproductive disorders;
  • Social and global issues in female pathophysiology.

The module comprises lectures, tutorials, discussion sessions on social and global issues in female pathophysiology, and a scientific journal club. There may be opportunities for a dissection room practical and an interactive session on histology and histopathology of the reproductive tract.听

Recommended reading: Johnson, M.H. Essential Reproduction. Eighth ed. 2018听听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
49
Module leader
Miss Shirin Khanjani
Who to contact for more information
ifwhadminteam@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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