Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

Course Description

Biochemistry (2 credits)

This course introduces the molecular basis of life, covering the structure and function of biological macromolecules, enzyme reactions, metabolic pathways, and regulatory mechanisms. By integrating basic chemical principles with examples from medical research and drug development, students build a molecular understanding of cellular function, disease mechanisms, and biomedical applications.

Biochemistry Techniques (1 credit)

This laboratory course complements Biochemistry and focuses on techniques commonly used in modern biochemical research. Through teamwork and practical experimentation, students learn experimental design, sample handling, laboratory operation, data analysis, and result interpretation, developing the ability to address biomedical questions through scientific methods.

Cellular and Molecular Biology (2 credits)

This course introduces the structure, molecular composition, and functional regulation of life systems at subcellular and cellular levels. Topics include cellular origins, membrane systems, organelles, gene expression, signal transduction, and the cell cycle, explaining how molecular interactions support cellular homeostasis, multicellular coordination, and human health.

Cellular and Molecular Biology Techniques (1 credit)

This laboratory course complements Cell and Molecular Biology and emphasizes the integration of theory and practice. Through hands-on experiments, students learn core techniques such as cell culture, nucleic acid analysis, and qPCR, while developing the ability to isolate, manipulate, quantify, and interpret cellular and molecular systems.

Analytical and Organic Chemistry (2 credits)

This course integrates organic and analytical chemistry by introducing the structure, reactivity, synthetic principles, and reaction mechanisms of carbon-containing molecules, including drugs, natural products, and organometallic compounds. It also explains how spectroscopy and chromatography are applied to structural identification, qualitative analysis, and quantitative analysis.

Analytical and Organic Chemistry Techniques (1 credit)

This laboratory course complements Analytical and Organic Chemistry and focuses on organic synthesis, purification, and instrumental analysis. Students perform molecular preparation, separation, structural confirmation, and purity assessment, while learning to use modern analytical instruments to evaluate the composition and quality of drugs, natural products, and everyday chemicals.

Human Anatomy and Histology (3 credits)

This course systematically introduces the macroscopic structure and microscopic tissue features of the normal human body, emphasizing their relationships with physiological function. It covers major organ systems, tissue types, and cellular organization, helping students integrate structure and function across levels and establish a foundation for understanding health and disease-related changes.

Academic English for Biomedical Sciences (1 credit)

This course develops academic English writing and scientific communication skills for biomedical contexts. Through literature reading, writing practice, oral presentation, and feedback, students strengthen research comprehension, manuscript expression, and presentation skills, while learning to use artificial intelligence cautiously, ethically, and responsibly in research and academic writing.

Arts and Humanities in Biomedical Sciences (1 credit)

This course explores interdisciplinary connections among the arts, humanities, and biomedical sciences. Through cultural, aesthetic, and ethical perspectives, students reconsider the meanings of the body, health, disease, and scientific inquiry, while developing critical thinking, interdisciplinary expression, and an appreciation of creativity and aesthetic value in biomedical practice.

Introduction to Bio and Health Ethics (1 credit)

This course introduces key ethical issues in biology, medicine, and health. Topics include principles of bioethics, informed consent, human and animal research, genetic and reproductive ethics, end-of-life care, public health, global health, and artificial intelligence applications, enabling students to analyze ethical conflicts in research and healthcare decision-making.

Interpersonal Skills (1 credit)

This course develops clear, empathetic, and culturally sensitive communication skills. It covers verbal and non-verbal expression, active listening, teamwork, and explaining complex concepts to different audiences. Through role play, reflection, and case analysis, students enhance self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and professional interpersonal performance.

Fundamental Theories of Biomedical Sciences (2 credits)

This course introduces fundamental biological principles related to human health and disease, providing a foundation for advanced biomedical subjects. It systematically covers cell signaling, gene expression and regulation, biomolecular structure, energy metabolism, and major physiological processes, while developing students’ scientific literacy and critical thinking.

Human Genetics and Cytogenetics (3 credits)

This course introduces core principles of genetics and the molecular and cellular features of the human genome. Topics include Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, population genetics, gene mapping, chromosomal abnormalities, gene mutations, and genetic diagnostic technologies, enabling students to understand the genetic basis of human disease and its clinical applications.

Embryology and Developmental Biology (3 credits)

This course examines developmental processes and regulatory mechanisms from fertilization to birth. It covers early embryogenesis, cell differentiation, tissue formation, organogenesis, patterning, morphogenesis, and developmental signaling networks, while introducing the biomedical significance of developmental defects, teratogenesis, and stem cell applications.

Physiology (3 credits)

This course systematically introduces the functions and regulation of major organ systems in the normal human body, including the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, endocrine, and reproductive systems. It emphasizes homeostatic regulation, feedback control, and system integration across cellular, tissue, and whole-body levels, providing a basis for understanding pathological dysfunction.

Pharmacology (3 credits)

This course examines interactions between drugs and biological systems and introduces principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, receptor binding, signaling, and dose-response relationships. It also explains the mechanisms, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and interactions of major drug classes.

Pathology (3 credits)

This course introduces the basic patterns of disease development and progression, providing a conceptual foundation for diagnosis, clinical research, and advanced professional study. Topics include cellular adaptation and injury, necrosis and apoptosis, acute and chronic inflammation, tissue repair, hemodynamic disorders, and pathological changes in common diseases of major organ systems.

Microbiology and Immunology (3 credits)

This course introduces pathogenic microorganisms and human immune defense mechanisms. The microbiology component covers the classification, structure, physiology, and pathogenic mechanisms of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The immunology component addresses innate immunity, adaptive immunity, antigen recognition, immune regulation, and the clinical consequences of immune dysfunction.

Statistics for Biomedical Sciences (3 credits)

This course develops students’ abilities in quantitative analysis, research design, and data interpretation. It covers descriptive statistics, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, parametric and non-parametric tests, correlation, and regression analysis, while training students to use statistical software for data management and critically evaluate statistical results in scientific literature.

Cancer Biology (3 credits)

This course introduces the biological basis of tumor initiation, progression, and treatment. Topics include oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, cell-cycle dysregulation, genomic instability, the tumor microenvironment, tumor immunity, invasion, and metastasis. It also outlines the features of common cancers, diagnostic strategies, and principles of modern anticancer therapies.

Chronic and Degenerative Diseases (2 credits)

This course introduces the causes, mechanisms, and biomedical features of long-term, progressive, and age-related diseases. It covers cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, chronic respiratory and renal diseases, and musculoskeletal degeneration, while examining the roles of inflammation, oxidative stress, metabolic dysfunction, and cellular aging.

Congenital Diseases (3 credits)

This course introduces the basic concepts and clinical significance of diseases and abnormalities present before or at birth. Topics include common congenital malformations, inherited metabolic disorders, screening and diagnostic principles for birth defects, and the application of genetic testing and genetic counseling in disease management, risk assessment, and family care.

Endocrine Diseases (3 credits)

This course introduces regulatory mechanisms of the endocrine system and diseases caused by endocrine dysfunction. It covers the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreatic islets, gonads, and calcium-phosphate metabolism, while examining diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal abnormalities, and endocrine disorders affecting growth and reproduction.

Immune Dysregulation (2 credits)

This course introduces diseases caused by abnormal immune function and their mechanisms. It covers innate and adaptive immunity, autoimmune diseases, allergic reactions, immunodeficiency, chronic inflammation, and immune-mediated tissue injury, while explaining basic concepts of immune testing, immunomodulation, and biologic therapies.

Infectious Diseases (3 credits)

This course explains the principles of pathogen infection, host response, and disease control. It systematically introduces the biological features, transmission routes, pathogenic mechanisms, and epidemiology of bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other pathogens, while covering diagnosis, antimicrobial therapy, vaccination, infection control, and emerging infectious diseases.

Introduction of Medical and Surgical Interventions (2 credits)

This course introduces the principles and applications of common medical and surgical therapies in modern medicine. It covers pharmacological treatment, interventional therapy, surgery, anesthesia, perioperative management, rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary care, using disease cases to illustrate links between clinical decision-making and biomedical knowledge.

Good Manufacturing Practice and Intellectual Property Law for Enterprise (2 credits)

This course integrates biomedical product manufacturing management with legal foundations. It introduces Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for quality management, documentation, process control, facilities, product safety, and compliance. It also covers key intellectual property concepts, including patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and technology transfer.

Research Methods and Skills in Biomedical Sciences (2 credits)

This course develops students’ scientific thinking and basic research abilities. It covers formulating research questions, literature searching and reading, study design, selection of experimental methods, data collection and analysis, research ethics, academic writing, and research presentation, while training students in critical thinking and commonly used research skills.

Biopharmaceutical Research and Development (3 credits)

This course introduces the pathway from scientific discovery and research development to clinical application and industrial translation of biomedical products. It covers candidate screening, preclinical studies, quality control, regulatory requirements, and product translation, while examining development features of antibodies, recombinant proteins, vaccines, cell therapies, and gene therapy products.

Principles of Clinical Trial Management and Translational Sciences in Medicine (3 credits)

This course introduces theories and practices of clinical study design, trial implementation, and medical translation. It covers clinical trial phases, protocol design, participant recruitment, ethics review, data management, quality assurance, monitoring, and regulatory compliance, while explaining how basic research findings are translated into clinical applications.

Stem Cell Technologies and Regenerative Medicine (3 credits)

This course introduces principles of stem cell biology and applications in regenerative medicine. It covers embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, and mesenchymal stem cells, as well as cell culture, directed differentiation, tissue engineering, cell therapy, product development, safety, ethical issues, and regulatory challenges.

Omics Technology, Bioinformatics, and Cutting-Edge Development in Biomedical Researches (3 credits)

This course introduces core technologies and data analysis methods in high-throughput biomedical research. It covers genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and multi-omics integration, while explaining the use of bioinformatics tools in sequence analysis, functional annotation, pathway analysis, disease mechanism research, and precision medicine.

Applications of AI in Biomedical Sciences (3 credits)

This course introduces principles and applications of artificial intelligence in biomedical research and healthcare innovation. It covers machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and data modeling, while examining their value and limitations in image analysis, omics analysis, drug discovery, risk prediction, clinical decision support, and literature mining.

Final-Year Biomedical Internship (15 credits)

This internship enables students to integrate and apply their knowledge in real or simulated biomedical work environments. Students may receive practical training in healthcare-related units, testing platforms, or biopharmaceutical companies, developing skills in laboratory operation, data organization, quality management, professional communication, and problem-solving.

Capstone Research Project (15 credits)

This course provides professional training centered on independent research and develops students’ ability to apply biomedical knowledge to scientific inquiry. Under supervisor guidance, students complete literature review, study design, experiments or data analysis, result interpretation, and academic report writing, while strengthening research ethics, critical thinking, and communication skills.