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Infection, Inflammation and Repair (MEDC0005)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Medicine
Credit value
15
Restrictions
1st year integrated medical sciences programmes only
Timetable

Alternative credit options

This module is offered in several versions which have different credit weightings (e.g. either 15 or 30 credits). Please see the links below for the alternative versions. To choose the right one for your programme of study, check your programme handbook or with your department.

  1. Infection, Inflammation and Repair (SURG0149)

Description

Infection, inflammation and repair underpin much of human pathology, and the study of these processes is an essential part of understanding human disease. This module will explore the body's response to bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, and how infections are eradicated. Inflammation is caused by a variety of insults, and may be acute or may become chronic leading to fibrosis and scarring of tissue. This module will cover these processes in detail and help students gain insight in how all these separate components integrate into an immune network and how the process unfolds. Students will learn about the use of drugs to combat infections and inflammatory diseases including antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs. The compulsory Molecular Basis of Disease module will cover these processes in greater depth in Year 2.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
50% Exam
50% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
241
Module leader
Dr Ioannis Papaioannou
Who to contact for more information
med.ams@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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