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The Human Microbiome in Health and Disease (MEDC0027)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Medicine
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Priority will be given to students on the BSc Applied Medical Science degree programme and then preference will be given to Faculty of Medical Sciences students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Ninety percent of the human body is made up of our resident microbiota. This complex community plays a role in a bewildering array of human processes and we are only starting to understand these. This optional module aims to introduce the students to this microbiota and using a range of examples where disease arises due to changes in the microbiota (dysbiosis). The aim is to familiarise the students with the current concepts and processes associated with these and to enable them to independently assess other appropriate diseases and theorise the potential causes of these and how they might be treated.

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
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Coursework
30% Exam
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
31
Module leader
Professor David Spratt
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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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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