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

BSRM3102 Research Methods 4 60 hrs ---
To equip students with the concepts of scientific research, experimental design, data

organization, research project implementation, proposal and thesis writing. Contents:
Research concepts and hypotheses; Literature review; Experiment and research design;
Data organization; Proposal writing; Research program implementation; Data analysis;
Thesis writing; Investigation on critical thinking.

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.

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