Kidneys, Hormones and Fluid Balance (MEDC0004)

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

The kidneys are essential to health and are the major homeostatic organs in the body. They regulate the balance of water, electrolytes and minerals, regulate blood composition and pressure and have an endocrine role in the production of red blood cells and bone. Supporting this homeostatic role are various other endocrine organs that produce and regulate the hormones that are critical for health. This module aims to provide a general introduction to the basic function and the physiology of the kidney and the other major endocrine organs, what happens when things go wrong and how they can be treated. 听

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: 40% Viva or oral presentation

10% Coursework

50% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 265
Module leader: Dr Johanna Donovan
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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