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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 3 (Cont.)

BSST3101 Biostatistics 3 45 hrs ---
To equip students with an understanding of health survey, research protocol and

statistical analysis via lectures, case studies, case discussions, literature review, and
participation in health survey and research projects. Contents: Concepts and general
terms in biostatistics; Descriptive statistics; Quantitative statistics; Normal distribution;
Regression and correlation; T-test; Chi square test; Basic knowledge and application of
SPSS; Discussion of statistical analysis.
ENGL3101 English V 2 30 hrs ---

To increase students’ exposure to different contexts of using English for authentic
communicative purposes both in daily lives and at work. The four macro-skills are
covered and writing skills are to be emphasized. Oral presentations are required for
assessment. In addition, medical terminologies about health concepts, diseases and
others are added with the focus on reading comprehension. Contents: Continuation of
English III and IV which include making recommendations; Explaining reasons and
conditions; Discussing daily habits and how to communicate with others, etc.

ENGL3102 English VI 2 30 hrs ---

To increase students’ exposure to different contexts of using English for authentic
communicative purposes both in daily lives and at work. The four macro-skills are
covered and writing skills are to be emphasized. Oral presentations are required for
assessment. In addition, medical terminologies about health concepts, diseases and
others are added with the focus on reading comprehension. Contents: Continuation of
English III and IV which include making recommendations; Explaining reasons and
conditions; Discussing daily habits and how to communicate with others, etc.
YEAR 4
BSIL4101 Internship I 5 500 hrs BSCC2101,
BSCI2102,
BSCM2101,
BSHM2102,
BSPH3101,
BSPH3102
To educate students with good professional ethics, rigorous scientific attitudes and
working styles, to develop knowledge acquisition abilities, creativity as well as team spirit
through practical experiences. Contents: Students will practice in different institutes that
are related to the laboratory science profession (hospital laboratories, public
laboratories, or private companies). Under the supervision of the staff in these institutes,
students’ performances will be evaluated. The internship training covers clinical
chemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical hematology, histopathology and public health
analysis.

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