Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Division of Medicine
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Students who wish to take MEDC0041 as an optional module must get in touch in advance of making a request so that suitability can be assessed.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
The course will cover clinical science relevant to both children and adolescents and to adults with eating disorders. The subjects covered will be aetiology, definitions, epidemiology, symptoms, gender and ethnic differences, and specific areas including reproductive and bone health, brain function and developmental aspects. Severe and enduring eating disorders, medical aspects of obesity and the physiology of control of food intake will also be covered,Ìýas well as clinical features found in medical emergencies in eating disorders.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
In-class activity
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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32
- Module leader
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Dr John Roche
- Who to contact for more information
- divmed.postgrad@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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