MDCS42430 Hair Follicle Anat & Physiol

Academic Year 2024/2025

Historically hair has always been an important part of our individualism, which today is reflected by a large hair care industry that can be easily observed in any cosmetic aisle, or by the presence of high-end beauty companies focused on hair health. There are so many factors which determine the health of our hair, and many diseases which progress with damaged hair or losing hair. Enhancing our understanding of the hair follicle can contribute to the clinic, research, and future innovation in industry. This micro-credential will introduce you to advanced hair anatomy and physiology.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this micro-credential, you will be able to:
• Identify key structures of hair follicle anatomy.
• Describe the role of hair follicle stem cells in in the context of hair loss and renewal.
• Recognize the role immune system in protecting the hair follicle.
• Explain the beneficial role of the hair follicle microbiome in hair care.
• Examine differences in hair follicle pigmentation.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Online Learning

10
Total

50
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

This micro-credential is designed to be completed independently, in your own time. We call this asynchronous learning which we hope can empower potential students who may be working already in industry or working in part-time jobs with moving hours to be able to fit this course into their schedule. The course is made up of a series of interactive online lectures, which are complemented by online resources such as papers, videos and transcripts of the lessons.
This course is 2.5 ECTS and takes approx. 6 weeks to complete. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Online automated feedback

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