| Unit name | Neuroendocrinology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MEDIM7004 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Professor. Uney |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This Unit will provide an introduction to the neuroendocrine systems of the body and their relevance to disease. In addition, interactions between the brain, neuroendocrine and immune systems and state-of-the art research techniques will be covered. While basic research will be presented, this will be done within a framework of the clinical relevance of these systems.
At the end of this Unit students will have gained a good understanding of the anatomy, physiology and regulation of the major components of the neuroendocrine systems and will be able to integrate this knowledge in a coherent manner.
The content of the unit will be delivered primarily through lectures, group academic tutorials and formative tasks. The content of the unit will be delivered in a blended way, including in-person taught sessions, structured online learning sessions and independent self-directed learning. Tutorials, workshop(s) and a practical will be given to further illustrate and discuss the unit subjects.
This unit is assessed through two summative assessments:
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
