Last modified: 03 Aug 2026 10:46
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Epithelial physiology is essential for normal body function, and disruption of epithelial transport processes can contribute to disease. In this course, students will explore how epithelial cells in the gastrointestinal, renal and respiratory systems regulate the controlled movement of ions, nutrients and water, and how disruption of these processes contributes to important diseases such as infectious diarrhoea and cystic fibrosis. The course examines the common features of transporting epithelial cells, the technologies used to study them, and the role of epithelial transport mechanisms in health and disease. The course also includes a research-led wet-lab practical component supported by workshops, a laboratory practical, data analysis guidance and a post-practical seminar. Students will analyse experimental data, write an individual scientific paper-style lab report, and take part in a group Research Symposium linked to the practical. These activities are designed to strengthen technical, scientific, analytical, communication, teamwork and employability skills relevant to physiology, pharmacology, biomedical sciences and related careers.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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