Musculoskeletal Systems in Health and Disease (MEDC0009)

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

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The MEDC0009 module consists of two parts. The first part focuses on important elements of the structure and function of the tissues (Bone, Cartilage, Skeletal Muscle, and Tendon and Ligament) that form the musculoskeletal system, including specific topics detailing the composition of the constituent tissue and how it is regulated by cell activity. The overall aim of this part of the module is to consolidate the students鈥� knowledge. The second part builds on the acquired knowledge in the first part, by providing an insight into healthy ageing and disease of the musculoskeletal system.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 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: 281
Module leader: Dr John Logan
Who to contact for more information: med.ams@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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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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