Clinical NeuroSurgery (CNS) topics (CLNE0047)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: 果冻影院 Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Module restricted to students from clinical backgrounds. Students not enrolled on the MRes Neurosurgery programme should send a short statement (max 1 paragraph) on why they would like to enrol on the module.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

In this weekly series of high-yield teaching events, delivered by experts, you will be guided through both general and subspecialist neurosurgical topics.听 This module will help to听 provide you with both core knowledge for early-stage neurosurgical training and strategies for common neurosurgical exam and interview scenarios.

On successful completion of the module, you will be expected to:听

鈥� Demonstrate good knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system that enables you to make accurate neurosurgical diagnoses听

鈥� Demonstrate good understanding of the common neurosurgical conditions and how they are managed听

鈥� Critically analyse research, data or information presented in a variety of neurosurgical settings (e.g. exams, interviews, conferences, courses, presentations)

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 6
Module leader: Mr Hani Marcus
Who to contact for more information: angela.alton@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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