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STUDY PLAN & MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Code

YEAR 1
BSAP1101 Anatomy and Physiology 4 60 hrs ---

To equip students with the basic knowledge of human anatomical structures and

functions of various systems. Contents: Basic functions of the cell and skeletal muscles;
Respiratory system; Digestion and absorption; Energy metabolism and body
temperature; Urinary system; Nervous system; Sense organs.
BSBC1102 Biochemistry 4 60 hrs ---
To equips students with fundamental knowledge of biochemistry and to prepare for the
further study in the medical-related subjects such as immunology and pharmacology.
Contents: The structures, functions, synthetic and metabolic pathways of proteins,
carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; Enzymes functions and reaction kinetics; The
synthesis, transcription and modifications of deoxyribonucleic acid; Regulations of gene
expression.
BSCB1101 Cell Biology 3 45 hrs ---

To provide students with the background knowledge of traditional cell biology on
organelles structures and functions. Contents: Introduction of the diversity of cells, their
basic constituents and critical functions; Organelles; Plasma membrane and transport;
Signaling; Genetic code and protein synthesis; Endomembrane system and protein
sorting; Mitochondria and cellular energetics; Cytoskeleton and cell motility; Nucleus and
cell cycle.
General Biology 3 45 hrs ---
BSGB1101
To equip students with the scientific concepts and terminology of important biological
processes. Contents: Introduction; Methods and concepts in biology; Chemical
foundations of cells; Diversity of life; Gas exchange and respiration; Digestion and
metabolism; Endocrine systems; Motor systems; Reproduction and development;
fluid regulation.
sensory systems; Nervous systems; Circulation and immunity; temperature control and
BSGC1101 General Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---

To equip students with a good foundation in chemical knowledge that allows students to

make qualitative and quantitative inquiries into topics in health science. Contents:
Introduction; Stoichiometric chemistry; Thermal chemistry - chemical equilibrium and
chemical kinetics; Gas-ideal gas and their calculations; Solution – concentration and
properties; Acid, base and salt; Oxidation, Reduction and Electrochemistry; Basic
structures of material-atom and molecule; Chemistry and life – atmosphere, pollution
and its environmental relationships; Water – purification and pollution; Daily chemistry.
Immunology 3 45 hrs ---
BSIM1102

To enable students to understand the fundamental principles of immunology and basic
immunological techniques through lectures and practical sessions. Contents: Innate and
adaptive immunity in human; Structures and functions of complements and antibodies; T
cell receptor structure and function of T lymphocytes; Antigen presentation to T
lymphocytes and B cells, cytokines, auto-immune diseases, transplantation and
hypersensitivity.

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