Eating Disorders: Clinical Science (MEDC0041)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Medicine
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: 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

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

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,听as well as clinical features found in medical emergencies in eating disorders.

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% In-class activity
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 32
Module leader: Dr John Roche
Who to contact for more information: divmed.postgrad@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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