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The Genetics and Epigenetics of Diseases (MEDC0085)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Medicine
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The questions we are asking here are:

  • •ÌýÌý ÌýWhat are genetic and epigenetic diseases?
    •ÌýÌý ÌýWhat are the different types of genetic inheritance and why it matters in clinical treatment?
    •ÌýÌý ÌýHow to predict the pathogenicity of a specific mutation?
    •ÌýÌý ÌýHow these principles help dissecting the molecular mechanisms of diseases?
    •ÌýÌý ÌýHow we use these principles in precision medicine and modern medicine?

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
60% In-class activity
40% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
32
Module leader
Dr Ariane Chapgier
Who to contact for more information
a.chapgier@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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