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Fetal and Perinatal Medicine (IFWH0013)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department
白小姐论坛 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health
Credit value
15
Restrictions
The Fetal & Perinatal Medicine module requires a background in a related scientific or social science discipline, or a professional health qualification (medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, social work). The module is compulsory for students on the MSc Reproductive Genetics & Fetal Medicine. Preference will be given to Institute for Women's Health students for whom this module is compulsory and to Institute for Women's Health students for whom this is a recommended option.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Fetal and Perinatal Medicine provides an introduction to the diagnosis and management aspects of fetal and perinatal medicine from congenital infections, major fetal complications such as hydrops, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), twins, fetal therapy and fetal surgery, and rhesus disease, to the role of the pathologist, the role of the neonatologist, problems of prematurity, gene therapy and stem cell transplantation and global issues in healthcare distribution. The module aims at providing knowledge on the theory of fetal medicine and its roles in modern medicine.

After taking this module, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • The practice of fetal medicine and management of the fetus in-utero and the premature newborn;
  • The ethical issues surrounding fetal and neonatal medicine and why they are important in modern society

The module comprises lectures by international clinical leaders in the field of fetal medicine, and tutorals and discussions of ethical issues in feta and neonatal medicine.

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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 3 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
21
Module leader
Professor Eric Jauniaux
Who to contact for more information
ifwhadminteam@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 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 exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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