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Introduction to Clinical Neurology (CLNE0050)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Module available for Integrated BSc in Clinical Neurology and Brain Sciences students only
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module provides an introduction to clinical neurology for the iBSc students. The module will incorporate 19 online lectures including multimedia content. These can be paused and revisited to enhance learning. This provides an important background set of knowledge to prepare the students for history taking examination, differential diagnosis, investigation, and treatment planning.

The focus of this first module will be the clinical examination in neurology. Ultimately, the aim would be for students to be able to confidently carry out a neurological examination on neurology patients who may have signs to elicit in the examination.

Aims of the module:

- To understand the basis of clinical neurology and how this can be applied when assessing patients.
- To demonstrate examination skills in clinical neurology and interpret the results of the examination.

Intended learning outcomes of the module

- Identify and define core knowledge in Clinical Neurology
- To solve clinical-based challenges
- To interpret: clinical history, examination, and investigations in clinical neurology
- To competently demonstrate practical neurology examination

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
Blended
Methods of assessment
100% Labs, practicals, clinicals
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
11
Module leader
Professor Tim Young
Who to contact for more information
l.piechnik@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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