Course unit details:
Nutrition and Drug Monitoring
| Unit code | MEDN61600 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit will provide students with an in depth knowledge and understanding of normal nutrition and clinical disorders associated with malnutrition, malabsorption and obesity. The students will learn about the biochemistry of haem synthesis and clinical disorders related to defects in the haem synthetic pathway. Students will also obtain an understanding of the role of trace elements and vitamins in maintaining an individual’s health and well-being. They will also gain an appreciation of the importance of clinical and biochemical parameters in diagnosing and managing nutritional disorders. The unit will equip students with a knowledge and understanding of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics, and an understanding of the principles of clinical toxicology and drug monitoring.
Aims
The unit aims to:
- provide students with a knowledge and understanding of normal digestion and nutrition and clinical disorders associated with malnutrition, malabsorption and obesity.
- provide students with a critical appreciation of the role biochemical investigations play in the assessment of an individual’s nutritional status.
- equip students with an understanding of the principles and practice of toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 100% |
Feedback methods
Marks will be provided online within 3-4 weeks of assessment deadline.
Study hours
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 150 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Philip Macdonald | Unit coordinator |
| Helen Jopling | Unit coordinator |