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Infectious Diseases in Resource Poor Settings (INIM0018)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Infection and Immunity
Credit value
15
Restrictions
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

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

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 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
8
Module leader
Professor Timothy Mchugh
Who to contact for more information
t.mchugh@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

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
18
Module leader
Professor Timothy Mchugh
Who to contact for more information
t.mchugh@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (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
10
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 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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