Homeostasis, Pain and Nervous System (SURG0175)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available for students on the MSC Anaesthesia & Perioperative Science.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is the second supporting sciences modules. It covers brain, nervous system and pain as basic science elements, building on each these to understand new and important diseases like delirium, frailty and age-related organ decline. Key elements of this module will be to understand pain mechanisms, its epidemiology and its management. In additional the trainees will develop an understanding of the normal physiology and common pathologies of the liver, kidneys, endocrine system and blood. Focus on common pathophysiologies and the stress response and their context in anaesthesia and surgery.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: Blended
Methods of assessment: 100% Exam

0% Other form of assessment
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Dr Daniel Heaton
Who to contact for more information: apsmsc@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Terms 2 and 3 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: Blended
Methods of assessment: 100% Exam

0% Other form of assessment
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 42
Module leader: Dr Daniel Heaton
Who to contact for more information: apsmsc@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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