Innate Immunity and the Immunopathology of Inflammation

Code School Level Credits Semesters
MEDS3096 Medical Education Centre 3 10 Autumn UK
Code
MEDS3096
School
Medical Education Centre
Level
3
Credits
10
Semesters
Autumn UK

Summary

The module covers mechanisms of innate immunity and processes associated with inflammation leading to disease.

Target Students

Students registered on the A100 BMedSci, A10S BMedSci and A104 BSc Medical Sciences

Classes

This module is homebase dependant and consists of the following: 8 one-hour taught sessions; directed reading and library discovery of primary research literature sources; self-directed learning.

Assessment

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

The module is designed so that students can attain some of the outcomes specified by the GMC in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) in the area's Professional values and behaviours Professional skills and Professional knowledge. These are detailed in the Module Learning Outcomes.During the module 'Innate Immunity and Inflammation' students will be building on previous learning and acquiring knowledge to extend and deepen their understanding of molecular and cellular aspects of innate immunity and to gain knowledge and understanding of the mechanistic basis of inflammatory diseases. This will also enable the students to appreciate the development of novel forms of therapy for inflammatory diseases. .This will predominantly be within the setting of a series of lectures with supporting journal clubs, but there is also a requirement for substantial private study to consolidate understanding of the material covered in the lectures.

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to meet areas within the GMC outcomes as follows. The full wording is found in Outcomes for Graduates (2018). 

2c, 2g, 2s, 6a, 6b, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22e, 26b, 26c

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.