Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Division of Infection and Immunity
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Priority will be given to students on the Division of Infection and Immunity programmes. Other students will be accepted based on availability and on a case-by-case basis. There are no pre-requisites for this module.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
The aim of this module is to explore the control of infectious diseases in the context of tropical and resource poor settings. Addressing the operational requirements for both service and research delivery we consider the pathogens that have most impact in these settings. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and patient management of key pathogens (e.g. Malaria, TB, HIV, Ebola) is addressed and the diversity of tropical pathogens introduced, e.g. the helminths. The latest developments in diagnosis and management of infectious disease are introduced and adoption of appropriate technology considered, together with an introduction to the tools to monitor the evolution of outbreaks.
Learning outcomes
- Familiarity with the pathogens affecting communities in resource poor settings; their epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and patient management
- The ability to evaluate the risks and requirements of undertaking infectious disease research and/or service delivery in resource poor settings
- Awareness of the tools and requirements for outbreak investigation and clinical research in resource poor settings
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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50%
Coursework
50%
Group activity
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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10
- Module leader
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Professor Timothy Mchugh
- Who to contact for more information
- t.mchugh@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
50%
Coursework
50%
Group activity
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
8
- Module leader
-
Professor Timothy Mchugh
- Who to contact for more information
- t.mchugh@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
50%
Coursework
50%
Group activity
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
18
- Module leader
-
Professor Timothy Mchugh
- Who to contact for more information
- t.mchugh@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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