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Musculoskeletal Tissue Biology - Disease and Dysfunction (SURG0013)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

鈥楳usculoskeletal tissue biology 鈥� disease and dysfunction鈥� will provide you with knowledge and understanding of disease and injury of musculoskeletal tissues and therapeutic interventions at the molecular and cell level. This module follows on from 鈥楳usculoskeletal tissue biology 鈥� form and function鈥� where you will have learnt about the molecular composition and ultra-structure of healthy musculoskeletal tissues. You will cover common musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, intervertebral disc disease, tendinopathies and osteoporosis. You will learn about bone fracture and tendon injuries and the repair of these injuries. The physiology of pain and chronic pain will be introduced and you will also learn about nerve repair and regeneration. The mechanism of degeneration and disease in musculoskeletal tissues will be discussed and related to therapeutic targets and strategies. You will be introduced to the most recent developments in regenerative medicine such as stem cell therapies and bioengineered materials for treating musculoskeletal injuries and disease.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% Coursework
50% In-class activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
30
Module leader
Dr Massimiliano Cerletti
Who to contact for more information
ruth.williams@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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