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Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Gerontology | Nutrition Science | Public Health
Area of study
Health | Hygiene and occupational health services
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Frailty and Ageing (MEDC0096)
Key Information
- Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Teaching department: Division of Medicine
- Credit value: 15
- Restrictions: This is a core module for students on the Year 3 Nutrition and Medical Science programme. Other students will be accepted based on availability and on a case-by-case basis. It is advisable that you have taken Nutrition and Metabolism 2 (MEDC0090) OR Growth and Development (MEDC0092) in Y2.
Alternative Credit Options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Description
This module explores current topics in human frailty and ageing. Topics will include:
- Ageing and nutritional epidemiology
- Different theories of ageing
- Defining frailty – physical and cognitive
- Nutritional requirement in older adults
- Malnutrition in older adults, the 'anorexia of ageing' and dysphagia
- Sarcopenia and cachexia
- Osteoporosis and fractures
- Physical activity and exercise
- Nutritional management in care homes
- Dementia and specialist feeding approaches
Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year
- Intended teaching term: Term 2
- Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and Assessment
- Mode of study: In person
- Methods of assessment:
- 50% Exam
- 50% Group activity
- Mark scheme: Numeric Marks
Other Information
- Number of students on module in previous year: 23
- Module leader: Dr Adrian Slee
Last Updated
This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.
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