Antioxidants, Phytoprotectants and Disease
Key information
- Start date:
- 11 November 2024
- Attendance dates:
11, 12, 13 November 2024
- Venue:
- Leggett Building, Manor Park campus, University of Surrey, Daphne Jackson Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7WG
- Contact details:
- Angeliki Panagiotara
- Programme Administrator
- Email: FHMS-pg@surrey.ac.uk
Module overview
This module will provide an understanding of the role of free-radicals, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in health and disease and to discuss the biochemical and cellular mechanisms, including cell signalling, by which they exert their effects.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Define the concept of free radicals and reactive oxygen and nitrogen species
- Describe the mechanisms by which free radicals may cause disease
- Review the metabolism of antioxidants and phytoprotectants
- Debate the clinical trial and epidemiological evidence for the importance of antioxidants and phytoprotectants in modifying disease risk
- Evaluate dietary sources and the dietary recommendations for antioxidant and phytoprotectant intakes
- Assess the role of diet in carcinogenesis, coronary heart disease and other conditions in which free radicals/reactive oxygen and nitrogen species play a part
- Use research literature and full range of library and online resources for research and module assessment exercises
- Critically evaluate current research in antioxidants and phytoprotectants
- Integrate evidence base for antioxidants/phytoprotectants to written essays for module assessment exercises.
Course content
Indicative content includes, some or all of the following topics:
Learning and teaching methods
The learning and teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Journal club
- Class discussions.
Assessment
Assessment for the module is optional for those taking it as a short course. Assessment is compulsory if it is being taken as part of an award programme. Please contact the course leader, Kourosh Ahmadi, or the Programme Administrator, Angeliki Panagiotara, for further details.
Summative assessment
The summative assessment for this module consists of:
- Coursework: a range of subject areas will be assessed, demonstrating learning outcomes across the range for the module.
- You will be required to submit the coursework electronically on a set deadline two months following the module.
In order to complete the assessments you will, as a starting point, be required to demonstrate knowledge obtained from the course material and reading. The essays will also require you to discuss and reflect on the material. Coursework essays are expected to be well researched and referenced.
Formative assessment
You will receive feedback electronically and module organisers will be available for further discussion if necessary.
Course leader

Dr Kourosh Ahmadi
Reader in Precision Nutrition
Reading list
You will be required to do some reading prior to the module starting, take a look at the reading list.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in either a medical degree (MBBS, MBChB), Biology, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nutrition, Nutritional Science, Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Sport and Exercise Science, Psychology, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
Applications that do not meet these criteria will also be considered based on relevant experience.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
View the other English language qualifications that we accept.
Fees and funding
£1,100
How to apply
Please download and fill in an application form.
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Course location and contact details
Campus location
Stag HillStag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught.
- Email: FHMS-pg@surrey.ac.uk
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH