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The Gut, Liver and Drug Metabolism (MEDC0003)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Medicine
Credit value
15
Restrictions
1st year integrated medical sciences programmes only
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This 15 credit module will develop the students' understanding of how the gut works, the role of the pancreas and gall bladder/bile salts, food digestion, the handling of xenobiotics. Structure and function of the liver including important metabolic pathways e.g. urea cycle, drug absorption, distribution and metabolism including basic pharmacokinetics will also be explored. Illustrations might include paracetamol overdose, the most common cause of acute liver failure, its consequences and treatment. For gastro-intestinal (GI) diseases we will cover malabsorption, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroenteritis, bowel cancer, acute liver failure, and cirrhosis. Various anatomical changes occur after the development of cirrhosis including portal hypertension, and oesophageal varices - how and why do such changes occur, what are the consequences and how do we treat them?

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
50% Exam
50% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
266
Module leader
Dr Ioannis Papaioannou
Who to contact for more information
med.ams@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 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 timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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