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241 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Anatomy and Physiology Objectives: 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. Biochemistry 4 60 hrs --- Objective: 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: e structures, functions, synthetic and metabolic pathways of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; Enzymes functions and reaction kinetics; e synthesis, transcription and modifications of deoxyribonucleic acid; Regulations of gene expression. Year 1 Subjects Course Credits 2 4 Duration 30 hrs 60 hrs Pre-requisite --- --- Code --- BSAP1101 BSBC1102 Complete 1 subject from the elective group A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ( MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY ) ( 4LBMADCI )

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Anatomy and Physiology

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththebasicknowledgeofhumananatomical

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.

Biochemistry 4 60 hrs ---

Objective:Toequipsstudentswithfundamentalknowledgeofbiochemistryandto

prepareforthefurtherstudyinthemedical-relatedsubjectssuchasimmunologyand

pharmacology.Contents:Thestructures,functions,syntheticandmetabolicpathwaysof

proteins,carbohydrates,lipidsandnucleicacids;Enzymesfunctionsandreactionkinetics;

Thesynthesis,transcriptionandmodificationsofdeoxyribonucleicacid;Regulationsof

gene expression.

Year 1 Subjects Course Credits

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BSBC1102

Complete 1 subject from the elective group A

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY) (4LBMADCI)

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Cell Biology 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toprovidestudentswiththebackgroundknowledgeoftraditionalcell

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 ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththescientificconceptsandterminologyof

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;

sensory systems; Nervous systems; Circulation and immunity; temperature control and

fluidregulation.

General Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswithagoodfoundationinchemicalknowledgethatallows

students to make qualitative and quantitative inquiries into topics in health science.

Contents:Introduction;Stoichiometricchemistry;Thermalchemistry-chemical

equilibrium and chemical kinetics; Gas-ideal gas and their calculations; Solution-concen-

tration and properties; Acid, base and salt; Oxidation, Reduction and Electrochemistry;

Basic structures of material-atom and molecule; Chemistry and life-atmosphere, pollution

anditsenvironmentalrelationships;Water–purificationandpollution;Dailychemistry.

Immunology 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toenablestudentstounderstandthefundamentalprinciplesof

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.

BSCB1101

BSGB1101

BSGC1101

BSIM1102

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Introduction to 1 15 hrs ---Laboratory Science Profession

Objectives:Tointroducestudentstolaboratorysciencerelatedtothecurrentsituation

of laboratory science occupation in Macao. Contents: Introduction of laboratory science;

Duties of medical laboratory and public health laboratory scientists; History and

development of medical laboratory and public health laboratory profession; Professional

ethics and licenses; Visits to laboratory science profession related institutes.

Basic Laboratory 4 60 hrs ---Techniques I

Objectives:Toequipstudentswithbasiclaboratorytechniquesthatareessentialfor

further practical training in biomedical science areas. Contents: Laboratory safety;

Operationandcalibrationofbasicscientificequipment,suchasbalance,thermometer,

container;Equipmentforheating-upandtemperaturecontrol;Freeze-dryingequipment;

Filtration under vacuum; Aseptic laboratory techniques; Fume hood; Biological safety

cabinet;Anaerobicsystem(glovebox);Thermocycler;Airsampler;ELISAreader;

Separationandpurificationofmaterials:recrystallization,distillationandextraction;

Chromatography;Thin-layerchromatography;Gas-chromatography;

Liquid-chromatography; Electrophoresis; Microscopy techniques and calibration.

Basic Laboratory 4 60 hrs ---Techniques II

Objectives:Toequipstudentswithbasiclaboratorytechniquesthatareessentialfor

further practical training in biomedical science areas. Contents: Laboratory safety;

Operationandcalibrationofbasicscientificequipment,suchasbalance,thermometer,

container;Equipmentforheating-upandtemperaturecontrol;Freeze-dryingequipment;

Filtration under vacuum; Aseptic laboratory techniques; Fume hood; Biological safety

cabinet;Anaerobicsystem(glovebox);Thermocycler;Airsampler;ELISAreader;

Separationandpurificationofmaterials:recrystallization,distillationandextraction;

Chromatography;Thin-layerchromatography;Gas-chromatography;

Liquid-chromatography; Electrophoresis; Microscopy techniques and calibration.

BSLP1101

BSLT1101

BSLT1102

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Microbiology 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinmicroorganismsandtheirclinical

significance,whichenablestudentstounderstandandmanipulatebasicmicroorganism

analysistechniques,andtoestablishtheirasepticconcept.Contents:Definitions,features

andclassificationsofmicrobesincludingbacteria,virus,fungusandparasites;Roleof

microbesinhuman’shealthanddiseases;Hostimmunity,disinfectionandsterilization;

Common bacteria, viral, fungal, and parasitic infection; Analytical techniques include

microscopy,cultureandbiochemistrycharacterization,aseptictechniques,andmicrobiol-

ogy laboratory safety.

Organic Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipsstudentswiththeknowledgeinbasicstructures,propertiesandre-

actions of organic compounds. Contents: Introduction; Properties and Structure of organic

compounds;Classificationoforganiccompounds–hydrocarbons(aliphaticandaromatic

compounds) and their derivatives (alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, amine,

carboxylic acids and their derivatives-acid anhydrides, amide, ester); Reactions of organic

compounds; Organic compound analysis; Organic chemistry and daily life.

Pathophysiology 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinmechanismsandlawsaboutoccur-

rence,process,prognosisofdifferentdiseasesandtoexplaintherelationshipsamong

pathophysiology, biology, genetics, anthropotomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry,

biophysics, pathology, pharmacology, immunology, microbiology, and parasitology.

Contents: Disease introduction; Disorders of water and electrolyte metabolism; Acid-base

disturbances; Hypoxia; Fever; Stress; Edema; Shock; Disseminated intravascular coagula-

tion;Ischemia-reperfusioninjury;Cellularsignaltransductionanddisease;Apoptosisand

diseases;Cardiacinsufficiency;Respiratoryinsufficiency;Hepaticinsufficiency;Renal

insufficiency.

Information Technology 2 30 hrs ---Fundamentals

Thecourseintroducesstudentstofundamentalideasaboutthecontemporaryrolesof

computers. Equipped with computer knowledge, students learn how to face the chal-

lengesofrapidlychanginginformationtechnologyintheworkplace.Theaimofthis

course is to enable students to understand how computers are integrated into our social

and working environments. Emphasis is placed on how to use computer technology as a

tool to enhance productivity.

BSMB1102

BSOC1102

BSPP1102

COMP1101

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Advanced Computer 2 30 hrs ---Applications

Thiscoursepreparesstudentsforthechallengesoftomorrow’sworkplacebyequipping

them with practical knowledge and skills to engage in fast-moving information technol-

ogy. Extensive hands-on exercises are provided using business applications and operating

systemstoreinforcetheconcepts.Softwaremayincludetheadvancedtopicsonspread-

sheets, word processing, presentation and the web browser.

English I 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishfor

authentic communicative purposes both in daily lives and at work. Oral presentations are

required for assessment. Contents: Introduction of themselves; Talking about transpor-

tation, food, future plans, landmarks and monuments; Describing holidays, festivals,

customs, special events, movies and books; Use modals verbs for making suggestion and

requests, etc.

English II 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishfor

authentic communicative purposes both in daily lives and at work. Oral presentations are

required for assessment. Contents: Introduction of themselves; Talking about transpor-

tation, food, future plans, landmarks and monuments; Describing holidays, festivals,

customs, special events, movies and books; Use modals verbs for making suggestion and

requests, etc.

Physical Education 2 30 hrs ---

Thesubjectenablesstudentstounderstandtheconceptsofphysicalfitnessandlearnhow

topromotehealthandfitness.Discussiontopicsonbasicknowledgeofphysicaleducation

mayincludewellness,humanenergysystems,safety.Thissubjectintroducesstudentsto

theories and practice of selected sport events.

PEDU1100

ENGL1102

ENGL1101

COMP1102

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Complete 1 subject from 2 30 hrs ---elective group A

Complete 1 subject from 2 30 hrs ---elective group A

Analytical Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinstructuresandcompositionanalysismethodswhichwillbeusefulforfurtherstudyinotherrelatedsubjects.Contents:Introduction;Areaofanalyticalchemistry;Classificationofanalyticalmethods:inorganicanalysis–cationsandanionsidentifications,quantitativeanalysis:gravimetricanalysisand volumetric analysis (acid, base titration, oxidation/reduction titration, precipitate ti-tration, complex titration); Instrumental analysis – electrochemical analysis, spectroscopic analysis; Organic analysis.

Clinical Chemistry 6 60 hrs BSBC1102

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththebasicoperationprocedures,scientificandtechnicalknowledge in clinical chemistry. Contents: Introduction; Sampling and pretreatment of clinicalspecimens;Qualitycontrolinclinicalchemistrylaboratory;Referencevalues;Instrumentsinclinicalchemistrylaboratory;Clinicalenzymology;Itemsinclinicalchemistry - proteins and amino acids, blood glucose, acid-base balance and electrolyte, elemental analysis, liver function test, renal function test, cardiac and tumor markers, en-docrines, therapeutic drug and anesthetic drugs monitoring, nutrition analysis, pregnancy andfoetoplacentalsysteminspections,urine,cerebrospinalfluid(CSF)andstoolanalysis;Common clinical chemistry reactions.

Clinical Immunology 4 60 hrs BSIM1102

Objectives:Toprovidestudentswiththeknowledgeofclinicalimmunologyandtolearntheapplicationsofimmunologicaltechniquesfrompractice.Contents:Themethodsforthe detection of innate and adaptive immunity, function of complements and clinical significancewithtests;Theimmuno-complexformationbyantigensandantibodieswithcytokins, and with the clinical determination for the auto-immune diseases, transplanta-tion and hypersensitivity by all kinds of instrumentation.

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BSAC2101

BSCC2101

BSCI2102

Year 2 Subjects

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BSVR2101

BSPA2102

BSHM2102

BSCM2102

BSCM2101 Clinical Microbiology 6 60 hrs BSMB1102

Objectives:Topreparestudentsforacareerinroutinediagnosticmicrobiologylabora-toryinclinicalpractice.Specimenprocessing,isolationandidentificationofkeymicrobialagentofinfectiousdiseases,aswellasinterpretationofresultsaretobeemphasized.Con-tents:Clinicalspecimenprocessing,isolationandidentificationofpathogenicmicrobes,genetictoolsinidentification,pathogenicwastedisposal,microbiologylaboratorysafety,laboratory result interpretation.

Clinical Microscopy 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeprinciplesandapplicationsofdifferentkindsofmicroscopesandmicroscopicexaminations,andtounderstandtheclinicalsignificancesofmicroscopicfindingsinclinicalspecimenexaminations.Contents:Understandingthephysiologicalmeaningsandclinicalsignificancesofvariousbodilyfluidsdiagnostic,including:urine,stool,sputum,synovialfluid,seriousfluid,cerebrospinalfluid,semenandamnioticfluid.

Clinical Hematology 6 90 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinthedisordersofthecellularandcoagulable components of the blood, including anemia, leukemias, and other disorders of the bone marrow, and disorders of the blood coagulation and hemostasis. Contents: Normal hemopoiesis; Development and maturation of blood cells and hemoglobin, anemia and polycythemia, leukemias, hemostasis and thrombosis; Basic hematological techniques and reference ranges.

Parasitology 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Topreparestudentsforroutinediagnosticparasitologylaboratoryinclinicalpractice.Specimenprocessing,parasiteidentification,aswellasinterpretationofresultsaretobeemphasized.Contents:Host-parasiterelationship,epidemiologyofcommonparasitic infections, life cycle and pathogenesis of common parasite disease, clinical speci-men processing, diagnostic techniques, laboratory safety and result interpretation.

VIrology 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Topreparestudentsforacareerinroutinediagnosticvirologylaboratoryinclinicalpractice.Specimenprocessing,identification,aswellasinterpretationofresultsaretobeemphasized.Contents:Commonbiologicalcharacteristics,pathopoiesisandclin-icalfeaturesofdifferentviruses,specimenprocessingandtransportation,virusisolationandidentification,interpretationofresults,pathogenicwastedisposal,laboratorysafety.

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College Chinese I 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourseisintendedtotrainstudentsinChinesereadingcomprehensionandliteraryappreciation, and acquaint them with basic knowledge and techniques of Chinese practi-calwriting.Throughthedevelopmentoftechniquesofreading,analyzingandappreciat-ing Chinese works, students are expected to cultivate aesthetic taste, cultural awareness and humanistic values, as well as the ability to collect material, shape ideas, and think logically in the process of reading and writing.

College Chinese II 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseisacontinuationof“CollegeChineseI”withemphasisonenhancingstudents’knowledge and techniques of practical writing in Chinese, as well as their writing ability in general.

English III 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsarerequiredforassessment. Contents: Continuation of English I and II which include expression of likes anddislikes;Agreementsanddisagreements;Talkingaboutsocialproblemsandoffersolutions;Discussingabouthistoricandfutureevents;Describingmajorlifeeventsandregrets about the past, etc.

English IV 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsarerequiredforassessment. Contents: Continuation of English I and II which include expression of likes anddislikes;Agreementsanddisagreements;Talkingaboutsocialproblemsandoffersolutions;Discussingabouthistoricandfutureevents;Describingmajorlifeeventsandregrets about the past, etc.

CHIN2121

CHIN2122

ENGL2101

ENGL2102

Complete 1 subject from 2 30 hrs ---elective group A

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Year 3 Subjects

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BSBB3102

BSHE3102

BSHP3101

BSLM3102

Immunohematology 2 30 hrs ---(Blood Bank)

Objectives:Toenablestudentstounderstandthefundamentalprinciplesofhumanimmunohematology and blood bank basic techniques through lectures and practical sessions. Contents: ABO and other blood groups, reagents for immunohematology, blood transfusion products with preparation and storage methods, antigens/antibodies reaction of RBCs; Anti-human globulin test, direct and indirect Combs test, type and screen test for blood transfusion procedures, blood collection and screening test for donors; Human leukocytes antigens detection, and the prevention of diseases from blood transfusion; Transfusion reaction, hemolytic diseases for new born babies, stem cells collection and test procedures with clinical perspectives.

Health Education and 3 45 hrs ---Promotion

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeprinciplesandmethodsforhealtheducationandpromotion.Contents:Theoryinhealtheducationandpromotion;Healthbehaviour;Health communication; Health assessment; Health education intervention planning and evaluation; Health promotion in school, community; Healthy city; Health education and promotion in Macao.

Histopathology 5 75 hrs BSPP1102

Objectives:Toenablestudentstounderstandtheprinciples,basictechniquesandpractical skills in cytology, histology, histopathology, and special immuno-chemical staining methods. Contents: Basic construction of cells and tissues with microscopic smear examination practice in circulation, digestive with glands, respiratory, genital withglands;TheHistologypracticeincluding:preparationofsmearsforcellsandtissues,immuno-chemical staining and special staining in histology, the smears of tumors with typesanddifferentphases,immuno-complexdiseases,female-genitaldiseases;Cytologypracticeincluding:pluralfluid,sputum,urineandPapsmears.

Laboratory Management 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththebasicknowledgeofinstruments,specimensandrelated tools in a clinical laboratory and in the management of it. Contents: Clinical analysis instruments, specimens and related tools; Laboratory safety; Reagent storage andequipmentsmaintenance;Stafftraining;Hazardmanagement;Qualitycontrolandsubstantial quality improvement; Resource management; Laboratory information system (LIS);Managementclinicallaboratoriesinvarioussizes ( large, medium and small ).

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Molecular Biology 6 90 hrs ---

Objectives:Tointroducestudentswiththebasicknowledgeofmolecularbiology,key concepts, experimental methods and procedures in current molecular biology laboratory.Contents:Isolationandextractionofnucleicacids;Purification&quantitationofnucleicacids;Blotting;molecularcloning;SelectionandanalysisofrecombinantDNA;Polymerasechainreaction;DNAandproteinfingerprinting;DNAsequencing;microarrays; Bioinformatics and genetic diagnosis.

Molecular Diagnostics 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toenablestudentstounderstandthemechanismsanddiagnosisofdiseasesbyusing molecular biology techniques. Contents: Based on the molecular biology techniques toidentify/diagnoseparentalstatus,cancermarkersorvirus;Hybridization,PCR,DNAmatrix,crossgenehybridization(CGS), and study of natural reaction against macrophage protein 1 (NRAMP1) techniques.

Public Health Analysis 3 45 hrs BSAC2101(Chemistry)

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeoriesandpracticesinlaboratoryanalysistechnologies of food and water quality in chemical aspects, with emphasis on analytical procedures, quality standards, and result interpretation. Contents: Water sampling methods;Significanceofwaterqualitytopublichealth;Analyticalmethodsforwaterquality; Drinking water treatment; Food sampling methods; Analysis of food additives, residues and contaminations, as well as analysis of food nutrition.

Public Health Analysis 4 60 hrs BSMB1102(Microbiology)

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeoriesandpracticesinlaboratoryanalysistechnologies in environmental samples, including food, water and air quality in microbiological aspects, with emphasis on analytical procedures, quality standards, andresultinterpretation.Contents:Samplingmethods;Quantitativeparameters:totalbacterialcount,Yeast&mouldcount,coliforms,E.coli,Vibrioparahemolyticus,Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas and Clostridium perfringens;Qualitativeparameters:Salmonella,Vibriocholerae,Listeriamonocytogenes,E.coliO157,Shigella,Campylobacter,Clostridiumbotulinum,Legionella,andfoodbornevirus and parasites.

BSMB3101

BSMD3102

BSPH3101

BSPH3102

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Research Methods 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeconceptsofscientificresearch,experimentaldesign,dataorganization,researchprojectimplementation,proposalandthesiswriting.Contents: Research concepts and hypotheses; Literature review; Experiment and research design;Dataorganization;Proposalwriting;Researchprogramimplementation;Dataanalysis;Thesiswriting;Investigationoncriticalthinking.

Biostatistics 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswithanunderstandingofhealthsurvey,researchprotocoland statistical analysis via lectures, case studies, case discussions, literature review, and participationinhealthsurveyandresearchprojects.Contents:Conceptsandgeneraltermsinbiostatistics;Descriptivestatistics;Quantitativestatistics;Normaldistribution;Regression and correlation; T-test; Chi square test; Basic knowledge and application of SPSS; Discussion of statistical analysis.

English V 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsarerequiredforassessment. 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.

English VI 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsarerequiredforassessment. 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

ENGL3101

BSST3101

BSRM3102

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Internship I 5 500 hrs

Objectives:Toeducatestudentswithgoodprofessionalethics,rigorousscientificattitudesandworkingstyles,todevelopknowledgeacquisitionabilities,creativityas well as team spirit through practical experiences. Contents: Students will practice in differentinstitutesthatarerelatedtothelaboratoryscienceprofession(hospital laboratories, public laboratories, or private companies). Under the supervision of the staffintheseinstitutes,students’performanceswillbeevaluated.Theinternshiptrainingcovers clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical hematology, histopathology and public health analysis.

Internship II 5 500 hrs

Objectives:Toeducatestudentswithgoodprofessionalethics,rigorousscientificattitudesand working styles, to develop knowledge acquisition abilities, creativity as well as team spiritthroughpracticalexperiences.Contents:Studentswillpracticeindifferentinstitutesthat are related to the laboratory science profession (hospital laboratories, public laborato-ries,orprivatecompanies).Underthesupervisionofthestaffintheseinstitutes,students’performanceswillbeevaluated.Theinternshiptrainingcoversclinicalchemistry,clinicalmicrobiology, clinical hematology, histopathology and public health analysis.

Thesis I 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeacademicskillsinwritingareviewarticleandconductingresearchinadefinedareaofinterest,leadingtoabetterunderstandingofthe knowledge learned and to be more competitive in the future work and study. Contents (ThesisI):Researchquestionconception;Literaturereview;Organizationandsummariz-ing the information from the literature; Proposal writing. Students are required to submit aresearchproposalattheendofThesisI.Contents(ThesisII ): Data collection; Data analysis;Resultdiscussion;Thesiswriting.StudentsarerequiredtosubmitathesisattheendofThesisII.

Thesis II 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeacademicskillsinwritingareviewarticleandconductingresearchinadefinedareaofinterest,leadingtoabetterunderstandingoftheknowledge learned and to be more competitive in the future work and study. Contents (ThesisI):Researchquestionconception;Literaturereview;Organizationandsummariz-ing the information from the literature; Proposal writing. Students are required to submit aresearchproposalattheendofThesisI.Contents(ThesisII):Datacollection;Dataanalysis;Resultdiscussion;Thesiswriting.StudentsarerequiredtosubmitathesisattheendofThesisII.

BSIL4101

BSIL4102

BSIL4102

BSTL4102

Year 4 Subjects BSCC 2101, BSCI 2102,

BSCC 2101, BSCI 2102,

BSCM2101, BSHM2102,

BSCM2101, BSHM2102,

BSPH3101, BSPH3102

BSPH3101

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ENGL4102

ENGL4101 English VII 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsand oral interviews are required for assessment. In addition, medical terminologies about health concepts, diseases and others are added. Writing resumes and covering lettersaretobeincluded.Contents:ContinuationofEnglishIVandVIwhichincludeexpressionofopinionandreportingevents;Analyzinginformation;Talkingaboutscientificadvances,etc.

English VIII 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsand oral interviews are required for assessment. In addition, medical terminologies about health concepts, diseases and others are added. Writing resumes and covering lettersaretobeincluded.Contents:ContinuationofEnglishIVandVIwhichincludeexpressionofopinionandreportingevents;Analyzinginformation;Talkingaboutscientificadvances,etc.

Elective Subjects Group A Introduction to Chinese 2 30 hrs --- Culture

ThiscourseaimstointroducestudentstokeyaspectsoftraditionalandmodernChinesecultureinordertohelpthemtobetterunderstandtheChineseexperienceandworldview.Topics include: development of the Chinese language and writing system, calligraphy and brush painting, cultural geography, urban life, martial arts, mainstream popular culture, music, and cuisine.

CHIN2100

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History and Culture 2 30 hrs ---of Macao

ThecourseintroducesstudentstothedevelopmentandhistoryofMacaosincetheMingdynasty, and the role of Macao both in the contemporary history of China and in boost-ingtheSino-westernculturalexchanges.Thecourseservesasafoundationinstudyingthe society, arts and culture of Macao. Topics include methodology in historical studies, colonialism and Sino-Portuguese relationship during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, urban development,theoriginanddevelopmentofarts,thehandicraftindustry,borders,aswellas the development of Catholicism in the territory.

Cultural Heritage 2 30 hrs ---

Thecoursecoversworldheritagefromruinstohistoricarchitecture,stonecarving,murals,modernhistoricalarchaeology,andimportantobjectsfromtheartstoliteraturesuch as manuscripts, books and reference materials; historical cities that are valued are analysed through their unique architectural styles which blend well with the environ-ment.Thecoursewidensstudentsperspectivesregardingworldculturesandheritage.

Music / Film Appreciation 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourseintroducesrelatedtheoriesofChineseandWesternmusicandtheartoffilm.Itaimstonurtureinstudentsaestheticappreciationofmusicfromtheperspectivesof feeling, understanding, creating, expressing and analysing. Students will have the opportunitytoseeandstudysomeinternationallyoutstandingfilms,thecourseaimingto enrich students’ audio-visual sense of beauty, and to establish good habits in the cultureofmusicandfilm.

Philosophy 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontobasicconcepts,lookingatgeneralandfundamen-talproblemsconcerningmatterssuchasexistence,knowledge,values,reason,mindandlanguage. It is distinguished from other methods of addressing fundamental questions byitscritical,generallysystematicapproachanditsrelianceonrationalargument.Thecourse is designed to guide and arouse students appetite for independent, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Introduction to Sociology 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesthebasicprinciples,perspectivesandconceptsinsociology,whichcouldbetakenastoolsforanalysisofsocialphenomenainlocalandglobalcontexts.Thecontentofthecoursematerialsinvolvetheriseofcapitalismaftertheindustrialrevolu-tionsinEurope,modernization,rationalization,globalization,socialstructure,institu-tions, social interactions, social problems in contemporary societies.

HIST1111

HIST1112

MUS1100

PHIL2100

SOCI2100

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Elective Subjects Group B Clinical Nutrition 2 30 hrs ---

Objective:Toprovidestudentswiththeclinicalaspectsofnutritionevaluation,andnutritioninspecializedpatients.Contents:Foodandnutrition;Nutritionlabel;Nutritionneeds during life cycle; Diseases and nutrition; Medical nutrition therapy.

Food Safety 2 30 hrs ---

Objective:Toprovidestudentswiththebasicsoffoodsafetyandpublichealthnutrition.Contents:Nutritionincommunitysettings;Foodsafety;Foodhygiene;Food contamination; Food-induced illnesses; Survey of food intoxication; Management in food hygiene; Risk analysis of food safety; Food safety system in Macao; Case study in food safety issues.

Public Health and 2 30 hrs ---Preventive Medicine

Objective:Toprovidestudentswiththebasicsofpublichealthandpreventivemedicine.Contents: History of public health and preventive medicine; Basic functions of public health; Population, community and health; Determining factors of health; Evaluation of community health status; Preventive medicine (Healthy people; Risk-carrying individuals; Patients);Diseasepreventionincommunitysettings(Environment; Living style; Health services); Health policy; Health plan; Emergency health planning; Public health in Macao.

Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Psychology

Objective:Toprovidestudentswiththebasicsofpsychology.Contents:Introduction;Personal growth; Wisdom; Character; Learning; Memory; Emotion Motivation; Abnormalbehaviour;Classificationofpsychiatricillnesses;Basicnursingcareof psychiatric patients.

BSPE1101

BSPE2101

BSPE2102

PSYC1100

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Anatomy and Physiology

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththebasicknowledgeofhumananatomical

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.

Biochemistry 4 60 hrs ---

Objective:Toequipsstudentswithfundamentalknowledgeofbiochemistryandto

prepareforthefurtherstudyinthemedical-relatedsubjectssuchasimmunologyand

pharmacology.Contents:Thestructures,functions,syntheticandmetabolicpathwaysof

proteins,carbohydrates,lipidsandnucleicacids;Enzymesfunctionsandreactionkinetics;

Thesynthesis,transcriptionandmodificationsofdeoxyribonucleicacid;Regulationsof

gene expression.

Cell Biology 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toprovidestudentswiththebackgroundknowledgeoftraditionalcellbiologyon organelles structures and functions. Contents: Introduction of the diversity of cells, their basic constituents and critical functions; Organelles; Plasma membrane and trans-port; Signaling; Genetic code and protein synthesis; Endomembrane system and protein sorting; Mitochondria and cellular energetics; Cytoskeleton and cell motility; Nucleus and cell cycle.

Year 1 Subjects Course Credits

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4

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BSAP1101

BSBC1102

BSCB1101

Complete 1 subject from the elective group A

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY) (4LBMFDCI)

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BSIM1102

BSGC1101

BSGB1101

BSDT1102

BSDT1101 Basic Dispensing 4 60 hrs ---Techniques I

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinbasicdispensingandcompoundingtechniques. Contents: Prescription; How to dispense medications according to prescrip-tion; Basic dispensing technique; Introduction to dosage forms; Basic compounding tech-niquesindifferentdosageforms,suchassolution,emulsion,suspension,powder,capsule,cream, ointment, suppository and etc.

Basic Dispensing 4 60 hrs ---Techniques II

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinasepticdispensingandcompoundingtechniques, and advanced dispensing and compounding techniques. Contents: Aseptic dispensing techniques; Cytotoxic reconstitution services; Radiopharmaceutical reconstitu-tion services; Central intravenous admixing services and total parenteral nutrition.

General Biology 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththescientificconceptsandterminologyofimportantbiological processes. Contents: Introduction; Methods and concepts in biology; Chemi-cal foundations of cells; Diversity of life; Gas exchange and respiration; Digestion and metabolism; Endocrine systems; Motor systems; Reproduction and development; sensory systems;Nervoussystems;Circulationandimmunity;temperaturecontrolandfluidregulation.

General Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswithagoodfoundationinchemicalknowledgethatallowsstudents to make qualitative and quantitative inquiries into topics in health science. Contents:Introduction;Stoichiometricchemistry;Thermalchemistry-chemicalequilib-rium 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 itsenvironmentalrelationships;Water-purificationandpollution;Dailychemistry.

Immunology 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toenablestudentstounderstandthefundamentalprinciplesofimmunology 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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Microbiology 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinmicroorganismsandtheirclinicalsignificance,whichenablestudentstounderstandandmanipulatebasicmicroorganismanalysistechniques,andtoestablishtheirasepticconcept.Contents:Definitions,featuresandclassificationsofmicrobesincludingbacteria,virus,fungusandparasites;Roleofmicrobesinhuman’shealthanddiseases;Hostimmunity,disinfectionandsterilization;Common bacteria, viral, fungal, and parasitic infection; Analytical techniques include microscopy,cultureandbiochemistrycharacterization,aseptictechniques,andmicrobiol-ogy laboratory safety.

Organic Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipsstudentswiththeknowledgeinbasicstructures,propertiesandreactions of organic compounds. Contents: Introduction; Properties and Structure of organiccompounds;Classificationoforganiccompounds-hydrocarbons(aliphaticandaromatic compounds) and their derivatives (alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, amine, carboxylic acids and their derivatives-acid anhydrides, amide, ester); Reactions of organic compounds; Organic compound analysis; Organic chemistry and daily life.

Introduction to 1 15 hrs ---Pharmacy Profession

Objectives:Toequipstudentswithanenhancedunderstandingofpharmacyprofession.Contents: Introduction of pharmacy profession; Current trend in pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice; Role of pharmacy profession in Macao; Current situation of healthcare system in Macao; Professional ethics.

Pathophysiology 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinmechanismsandlawsaboutoccurrence,process,prognosisofdifferentdiseasesandtoexplaintherelationshipsamong pathophysiology, biology, genetics, anthropotomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, pathology, pharmacology, immunology, microbiology, and parasitology. Contents: Disease introduction; Disorders of water and electrolyte metabolism; Acid-base disturbances; Hypoxia; Fever; Stress; Edema; Shock; Disseminated intravascularcoagulation;Ischemia-reperfusioninjury;Cellularsignaltransductionanddisease;Apoptosisanddiseases;Cardiacinsufficiency;Respiratoryinsufficiency;Hepaticinsufficiency;Renalinsufficiency.

BSMB1102

BSOC1102

BSPP1101

BSPP1102

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Information Technology 2 30 hrs ---Fundamentals

Thecourseintroducesstudentstofundamentalideasaboutthecontemporaryrolesof computers. Equipped with computer knowledge, students learn how to face the challengesofrapidlychanginginformationtechnologyintheworkplace.Theaimofthiscourse is to enable students to understand how computers are integrated into our social and working environments. Emphasis is placed on how to use computer technology as a tool to enhance productivity.

Advanced Computer 2 30 hrs ---Applications

Thiscoursepreparesstudentsforthechallengesoftomorrow’sworkplacebyequipping them with practical knowledge and skills to engage in fast-moving information technology. Extensive hands-on exercises are provided using business applications and operatingsystemstoreinforcetheconcepts.Softwaremayincludetheadvancedtopicsonspreadsheets, word processing, presentation and the web browser.

English I 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthentic communicative purposes both in daily lives and at work. Oral presentations are required for assessment. Contents: Introduction of themselves; Talking about transportation, food, future plans, landmarks and monuments; Describing holidays, festivals, customs, special events, movies and books; Use modals verbs for making suggestion and requests, etc.

English II 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthentic communicative purposes both in daily lives and at work. Oral presentations are required for assessment. Contents: Introduction of themselves; Talking about transportation, food, future plans, landmarks and monuments; Describing holidays, festivals, customs, special events, movies and books; Use modals verbs for making suggestion and requests, etc.

COMP1101

COMP1102

ENGL1101

ENGL1102

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Physical Education 2 30 hrs ---

Thesubjectenablesstudentstounderstandtheconceptsofphysicalfitnessandlearnhowtopromotehealthandfitness.Discussiontopicsonbasicknowledgeofphysicaleducationmayincludewellness,humanenergysystems,safety.Thissubjectintroducesstudentstotheories and practice of selected sport events.

PEDU1100

Complete 1 subject from 2 30 hrs ---the elective group A

Complete 1 subject from 2 30 hrs ---the elective group B

Analytical Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinstructuresandcompositionanalysismethodswhichwillbeusefulforfurtherstudyinotherrelatedsubjects.Contents:Introduction;Areaofanalyticalchemistry;Classificationofanalyticalmethods:inorganicanalysis-cationsandanionsidentifications,quantitativeanalysis:gravimetricanalysisandvolumetric analysis (acid, base titration, oxidation/reduction titration, precipitate titration, complex titration); Instrumental analysis-electrochemical analysis, spectroscopic analysis; Organic analysis.

Medicinal Chemistry 4 60 hrs BSOC1102

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeinmethodsandtechnologiesemployedin drug design processes, to understand the chemical structures and physiochemical properties of drugs, and to comprehend the pharmacological principles of drugs and their metabolicprocesses.Thiscoursewillserveasatheoreticalbasisforstudyingrationaldrug design and usage. Contents: Drug discovery and development; Combinatorial chemistry; Computer-aided drug design; Chiral drug; Structures anti-microbial agents.

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BSAC2101

BSMC2101

Year 2 Subjects

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BSPA2102

BSPG2102

BSPP2102

BSPT2101

Pharmaceutical Analysis 4 60 hrs BSAC2101

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththebasicprinciplesandpracticalexperiencesofanalytical techniques in identifying and quantifying the active ingredients and impuritiesofmedicines.Theconceptsofmethodvalidation,stability-indicatinganalysis,quality control and structural elucidation are to be covered. Contents: Pharmacopoeia assays and limit tests; Analytical method validation; Stability-indicating analysis; Practical experiences on various analytical instrumentations; Principles of common analytical techniques, including titrimetric and chemical analysis methods, ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gas chromatography (GC), high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and capillary electrophoresis (CE).

Pharmacognosy 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeandusagesofpharmacognosyandpharmaceuticalbotany.Contents:Thechemicalaspects,biogenesis,externalcharacteristics,toxicologyandusagesofmedicinalplants;Classificationsandcharacteristics of chemical constituents in pharmacognosy, including glycosides, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolics, resins, volatile oils, carbohydrates, lipids, steroids and antibiotic.

Pharmacy Practice I 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeoryandpracticesofpharmacyprofessioninbothcommunity and hospital sectors. Contents: Roles and functions of community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy; Practical knowledge and techniques in community and hospital pharmacy practices; Drug information services.

Pharmaceutics 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeoryandpracticeinhowtoformulatedrugsintoappropriatedosageformsinordertoachievethebesttherapeuticeffect,andindifferenttypes of dosage forms and their corresponding manufacturing technologies. Contents: Formulationandmanufacturingprocessesofdifferentdosageforms,includingsolution,emulsion, suspension, powder, granule, capsule, tablet, controlled-release preparation, cream, ointment, suppository, inhalation, nasal preparation, nano-pharmaceuticals; packaging; quality control, quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

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Pharmacology I 6 90 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththepharmacologicalknowledgeofbiologicaleffects,mechanism of actions, clinical applications, adverse reactions and contraindications in various classes of drugs. Contents: Drug principles related to pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs acting on various bodily systems; Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion; Drug potency, adverse reactions andtherapeuticindex;Drugclassifications;Drugsactingonneurotransmission;Drugs acting on cholinergic system; Drugs acting on adrenergic system; Drugs used in general and local anaesthesia; Anxiolytics and hypnotics; Anti-epileptics drugs; Anti-parkinsondrugs;Anti-Alzheimerdrugs;PsychotropicsandOpiates.

Pharmacology II 6 90 hrs ---

Objective:Toequipstudentswiththepharmacologicalknowledgeofbiologicaleffects,mechanismofactions,clinicalapplications,adversereactionsandcontraindications in various classes of drugs. Contents: Cardiovascular drugs; Drugs acting on endocrine systems; Drugs acting on hematological, respiratory, and digestive systems; Chemotherapeutics; Antibiotics; Immunosuppressants and immunomodulatory agents, and etc.

College Chinese I 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourseisintendedtotrainstudentsinChinesereadingcomprehensionandliterary appreciation, and acquaint them with basic knowledge and techniques of Chinese practicalwriting.Throughthedevelopmentoftechniquesofreading,analyzingandappreciating Chinese works, students are expected to cultivate aesthetic taste, cultural awareness and humanistic values, as well as the ability to collect material, shape ideas, and think logically in the process of reading and writing.

College Chinese II 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseisacontinuationof“CollegeChineseI”withemphasisonenhancingstudents’ knowledge and techniques of practical writing in Chinese, as well as their writing ability in general.

BSPY2101

BSPY2102

CHIN2121

CHIN2122

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English III 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsarerequiredforassessment. Contents: Continuation of English I and II which include expression of likes anddislikes;Agreementsanddisagreements;Talkingaboutsocialproblemsandoffersolutions;Discussingabouthistoricandfutureevents;Describingmajorlifeeventsandregrets about the past, etc.

English IV 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsarerequiredforassessment. Contents: Continuation of English I and II which include expression of likes anddislikes;Agreementsanddisagreements;Talkingaboutsocialproblemsandoffersolutions;Discussingabouthistoricandfutureevents;Describingmajorlifeeventsandregrets about the past, etc.

ENGL2101

ENGL2102

Complete 1 subject from 2 30 hrs ---the elective group A

Biopharmaceutics 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Tointroducestudentswiththeconceptofdrugabsorption,distribution,metabolism and excretion (ADME),includingdifferentfactorsthataffectvariousefficacyofdrugtreatment,suchasformulationsandbiologicalfactors.Thiscoursealsointroducesthepharmacologicaleffectsofbiotechnologicalproductsonspecificbiologicalcellsandhuman tissues. Contents: Overview of biopharmaceutics; absorption of oral and parenteral dosage form; drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion; drug interactions. Common techniques in molecular biology; Biotechnological products.

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BSBP3101

Year 3 Subjects

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Traditional Chinese 3 45 hrs ---Medicine

Objectives:Toenablestudentstounderstandthebasictheories,conceptsanddevelopmentprofilesofTCM,andtobefamiliarwiththenaming,classification,usage, contraindications, storage, and adverse reactions of common proprietary Chinese medicine. Basic diagnostic techniques and clinical applications of TCM are to be covered. Contents: Overview of TCM; common Chinese herbs; concept of proprietary Chinese medicines; overview of proprietary Chinese medicines development; naming and classificationofproprietaryChinesemedicines;pharmacologicaleffectsofproprietaryChinese medicines; prescriptions and preparations of Chinese medicines; usage, dosage, contraindications, adverse reactions, storage and quality of TCM; case studies of the clinical usage of Chinese medicine based on disease groups, including gynecological diseases, pediatric diseases, surgical diseases, ear, nose and throat diseases. Healthcare products based on TCM are to be discussed.

Clinical Pharmacy I 4 60 hrs BSPY2101, Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeconceptsandapplicationsofclinicalpharmacy.Basedontheknowledgeofpharmacology,studentscanrecognizetherelationshipofdrugeffectsanddiseasemanagement,andhaveabetterunderstandingoftheirclinicalapplications.Contents:Thiscoursesystematicallyintroducesclinicalpharmacybasedonthe clinical treatments and applications of drugs on various diseases, including central nervous system diseases, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, genitourinary diseases, endocrine diseases and malignant carcinomas.

Clinical Pharmacy II 4 60 hrs BSPY2101,

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeconceptsandapplicationsofclinicalpharmacy.Basedontheknowledgeofpharmacology,studentscanrecognizetherelationshipofdrugeffectsanddiseasemanagement,andhaveabetterunderstandingoftheirclinicalapplications.Contents:Thiscoursesystematicallyintroducesclinicalpharmacybasedonthe clinical treatments and applications of drugs on various diseases, including central nervous system diseases, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, genitourinary diseases, endocrine diseases and malignant carcinomas.

Health Education 3 45 hrs --- and Promotion

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeprinciplesandmethodsforhealtheducationandpromotion.Contents:Theoryinhealtheducationandpromotion;Healthbehaviour;Health communication; Health assessment; Health education intervention planning and evaluation; Health promotion in school, community; Healthy city; Health education and promotion in Macao.

BSHE3102

BSCP3102

BSCP3101

BSCM3102

BSPY2102

BSPY2102

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Pharmacokinetics 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Tointroducestudentswiththebasictheoriesofpharmacokinetics,astudyoftherelationshipbetweentimeanddrugcontentafteradministration,focusingontheapplicationsofdrugs“tracking”.Thiscourseisalsoaimedtocultivatestudentswiththeabilitytoproducepatientindividualizeddrugtherapy.Contents:Drugplasma concentration; drug monitoring; pharmacokinetic model; drug distribution; elimination rate constant; drug plasma half-life; drug clearance; drug absorption kinetics; pharmacokinetic parameters calculation; clinical techniques of pharmacokinetics; single-point method and repeat single-point method of dosage prediction; application of clinicalpharmacokineticsondosageadjustmentinpatientswithrenalfailure.

Pharmacy Law 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeknowledgeoflawsandregulationsrelatingtothe pharmaceutical professionals and businesses in Macao. Contents: Pharmacy laws in Macao; Laws and regulations for pharmaceutical professionals, businesses and drugs registrations; Laws and regulations for traditional Chinese medicines, narcotic drugs and psychotic drugs.

Pharmacy Practice II 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeessentialknowledgeondiagnosingandmanaging common minor ailments with appropriate over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and counseling. Contents: Role of community pharmacy in primary care and health promotion;ClassificationandutilizationofOTCmedicines;Pharmacologicalandnon-pharmacological counseling in minor ailment, including eye, ear, skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal tract problems, pain management, women’s health, childhood conditions, insomnia and prevention of heart disease.

Pharmacy Practice III 3 45 hrs ---

Objective:Thissubjectisdesignedtoprovideanintroductiontodruguseevaluationand other advanced practice in pharmacy. Contents: Public health in pharmacy, drug use evaluation (DUE)incommunityandhospitalsettings,adversedrugreaction(ADR) reporting programs, pharmacoeconomics, advanced drug information, patient counseling services, and various outpatient clinics in which pharmacy professionals are involved, etc.

BSPK3102

BSPL3101

BSPP3101

BSPP3102

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Research Methods 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeconceptsofscientificresearch,experimentaldesign,dataorganization,researchprojectimplementation,proposalandthesiswriting.Contents: Research concepts and hypotheses; Literature review; Experiment and research design;Dataorganization;Proposalwriting;Researchprogramimplementation;Dataanalysis;Thesiswriting;Investigationoncriticalthinking.

Biostatistics 3 45 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswithanunderstandingofhealthsurvey,researchprotocoland statistical analysis via lectures, case studies, case discussions, literature review, and participationinhealthsurveyandresearchprojects.Contents:Conceptsandgeneraltermsinbiostatistics;Descriptivestatistics;Quantitativestatistics;Normaldistribution;Regression and correlation; T-test; Chi square test; Basic knowledge and application of SPSS; Discussion of statistical analysis.

English V 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsarerequiredforassessment. 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.

English VI 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsarerequiredforassessment. 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.

BSRM3102

BSST3101

ENGL3101

ENGL3102

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Internship I 5 500 hrs

Objectives:Toeducatestudentswithgoodprofessionalethics,rigorousscientificattitudesandworkingstyles,todevelopknowledgeacquisitionabilities,creativity,basicresearch skills as well as team spirit through practical experiences. Contents: In hospital and health center pharmacies-Dispensing practice; Patient counseling; Intervention and communication with other healthcare professionals; Resolution of medication-related problems; Medication management; Pharmacy references and IT resources related to hospital pharmacies. In community pharmacies-Dispensing practice; OTC prescribing; Patient counseling and signposting; Characteristics, management and operating methods in community pharmacies. In pharmaceutical industry – manufacturing processes, sanitary measures and quality controls in pharmaceutical productions. In regulatory authorities–Organizationsystem,scopeoffunctionofregulatoryagency;Lawsandregulations; Pharmaceutical premises, products and professional licensing; Pharmaceutical premises inspection; Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoeconomics.

Internship II 5 500 hrs

Objectives:Toeducatestudentswithgoodprofessionalethics,rigorousscientificattitudesandworkingstyles,todevelopknowledgeacquisitionabilities,creativity,basicresearch skills as well as team spirit through practical experiences. Contents: In hospital and health center pharmacies-Dispensing practice; Patient counseling; Intervention and communication with other healthcare professionals; Resolution of medication-related problems; Medication management; Pharmacy references and IT resources related to hospital pharmacies. In community pharmacies-Dispensing practice; OTC prescribing; Patient counseling and signposting; Characteristics, management and operating methods in community pharmacies. In pharmaceutical industry-manufacturing processes, sanitary measures and quality controls in pharmaceutical productions. In regulatory authorities-Organizationsystem,scopeoffunctionofregulatoryagency;Lawsandregulations; Pharmaceutical premises, products and professional licensing; Pharmaceutical premises inspection; Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoeconomics.

Thesis I 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeacademicskillsinwritingareviewarticleandconductingresearchinadefinedareaofinterest,leadingtoabetterunderstandingofthe knowledge learned and to be more competitive in the future work and employment. Contents (ThesisI):Researchquestionconception;Literaturereview;Organizationandsummarizinginformationfromliterature;Proposalwriting.StudentsarerequiredtosubmitaresearchproposalattheendofThesisI.Contents (ThesisII ): Data collection; Dataanalysis;Datadiscussion;Thesiswriting.StudentsarerequiredtosubmitathesisattheendofThesisII.

BSIP4101

BSIP4102

BSTP4101

Year 4 Subjects BSCP3101, BSCP3102,

BSCP3101, BSCP3102,

BSPA2102, BSPL3101,

BSPA2102, BSPL3101,

BSPP3101, BSPP3102,

BSPP3101, BSPP3102,

BSPT2101

BSPT2101

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Thesis II 4 60 hrs ---

Objectives:Toequipstudentswiththeacademicskillsinwritingareviewarticleandconductingresearchinadefinedareaofinterest,leadingtoabetterunderstandingofthe knowledge learned and to be more competitive in the future work and employment. Contents (ThesisI):Researchquestionconception;Literaturereview;Organizationandsummarizinginformationfromliterature;Proposalwriting.StudentsarerequiredtosubmitaresearchproposalattheendofThesisI.Contents(ThesisII): Data collection; Dataanalysis;Datadiscussion;Thesiswriting.StudentsarerequiredtosubmitathesisattheendofThesisII.

English VII 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsand oral interviews are required for assessment. In addition, medical terminologies about health concepts, diseases and others are added. Writing resumes and covering lettersaretobeincluded.Contents:ContinuationofEnglishIVandVIwhichincludeexpressionofopinionandreportingevents;Analyzinginformation;Talkingaboutscientificadvances,etc.

English VIII 2 30 hrs ---

Objectives:Toincreasestudents’exposuretodifferentcontextsofusingEnglishforauthenticcommunicativepurposesbothindailylivesandatwork.Thefourmacro-skillsarecoveredandwritingskillsaretobeemphasized.Oralpresentationsand oral interviews are required for assessment. In addition, medical terminologies about health concepts, diseases and others are added. Writing resumes and covering lettersaretobeincluded.Contents:ContinuationofEnglishIVandVIwhichincludeexpressionofopinionandreportingevents;Analyzinginformation;Talkingaboutscientificadvances,etc.

BSTP4102

ENGL4101

ENGL4102

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Elective Subjects Group A Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Chinese Culture

ThiscourseaimstointroducestudentstokeyaspectsoftraditionalandmodernChinesecultureinordertohelpthemtobetterunderstandtheChineseexperienceandworldview.Topics include: development of the Chinese language and writing system, calligraphy and brush painting, cultural geography, urban life, martial arts, mainstream popular culture, music, and cuisine.

History and Culture 2 30 hrs ---of Macao

ThecourseintroducesstudentstothedevelopmentandhistoryofMacaosincethe Ming dynasty, and the role of Macao both in the contemporary history of China and inboostingtheSino-westernculturalexchanges.Thecourseservesasafoundationinstudying the society, arts and culture of Macao. Topics include methodology in historical studies, colonialism and Sino-Portuguese relationship during the Ming and QingDynasties,urbandevelopment,theoriginanddevelopmentofarts,thehandicraftindustry, borders, as well as the development of Catholicism in the territory.

Cultural Heritage 2 30 hrs ---

Thecoursecoversworldheritagefromruinstohistoricarchitecture,stonecarving,murals,modernhistoricalarchaeology,andimportantobjectsfromtheartstoliteraturesuch as manuscripts, books and reference materials; historical cities that are valued are analysed through their unique architectural styles which blend well with the environ-ment.Thecoursewidensstudentsperspectivesregardingworldculturesandheritage.

Music / Film Appreciation 2 30 hrs ---

ThiscourseintroducesrelatedtheoriesofChineseandWesternmusicandtheartoffilm.It aims to nurture in students aesthetic appreciation of music from the perspectives of feeling, understanding, creating, expressing and analysing. Students will have the opportunitytoseeandstudysomeinternationallyoutstandingfilms,thecourseaimingto enrich students’ audio-visual sense of beauty, and to establish good habits in the cultureofmusicandfilm.

CHIN2100

HIST1111

HIST1112

MUS1100

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Philosophy 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontobasicconcepts,lookingatgeneralandfundamentalproblemsconcerningmatterssuchasexistence,knowledge,values,reason,mind and language. It is distinguished from other methods of addressing fundamental questions by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument.Thecourseisdesignedtoguideandarousestudentsappetiteforindependent,critical thinking and problem-solving.

Introduction to Sociology 2 30 hrs ---

Thiscourseintroducesthebasicprinciples,perspectivesandconceptsinsociology,which could be taken as tools for analysis of social phenomena in local and global contexts.ThecontentofthecoursematerialsinvolvetheriseofcapitalismaftertheindustrialrevolutionsinEurope,modernization,rationalization,globalization,socialstructure, institutions, social interactions, social problems in contemporary societies.

PHIL2100

SOCI2100

Elective Subjects Group B Clinical Nutrition 2 30 hrs ---

Objective:Toprovidestudentswiththeclinicalaspectsofnutritionevaluation,andnutritioninspecializedpatients.Contents:Foodandnutrition;Nutritionlabel;Nutritionneeds during life cycle; Diseases and nutrition; Medical nutrition therapy.

Food Safety 2 30 hrs ---

Objective:Toprovidestudentswiththebasicsoffoodsafetyandpublichealthnutrition.Contents:Nutritionincommunitysettings;Foodsafety;Foodhygiene;Food contamination; Food-induced illnesses; Survey of food intoxication; Management in food hygiene; Risk analysis of food safety; Food safety system in Macao; Case study in food safety issues.

BSPE1101

BSPE2101

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BSPE2102

PSYC1100

Public Health and 2 30 hrs ---Preventive Medicine

Objective:Toprovidestudentswiththebasicsofpublichealthandpreventivemedicine.Contents: History of public health and preventive medicine; Basic functions of public health; Population, community and health; Determining factors of health; Evaluation of community health status; Preventive medicine (Healthy people; Risk-carrying individuals; Patients);Diseasepreventionincommunitysettings(Environment; Living style; Health services); Health policy; Health plan; Emergency health planning; Public health in Macao.

Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Psychology Objective:Toprovidestudentswiththebasicsofpsychology.Contents:Introduction;Personal growth; Wisdom; Character; Learning; Memory; Emotion Motivation; Abnormalbehaviour;Classificationofpsychiatricillnesses;Basicnursingcareofpsychiatric patients.

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Anatomy and Physiology

Thissubjecthelpsstudentsunderstandthestructureandphysiologyofallsystemsofthehumanbody.Thestudentswouldemploysuchknowledgeinassessingtheclient’shealthneedsandcarryingoutinterventionsformeetingsuchneeds.(4credits,60hours)

Clinical Placement 3 108 hrs ---(Fundamental -I)

Throughthesepractica,studentsapplytheknowledgeobtainedfromclassroomtoclinicalpractice.Theywouldbeorientedtothestructure,functionsandoperationsofhealthcareinstitutes.Theyalsolearntoworkcollaborativelywiththehealthcareteamtomeettheclients’ needs. (3 credits, 3 weeks)

Clinical Placement 4 144 hrs ---(Fundamental-II)

Throughthesepractica,studentsapplytheknowledgeobtainedfromclassroomtoclinicalpractice.Theywouldbeorientedtothestructure,functionsandoperationsofhealthcareinstitutes.Theyalsolearntoworkcollaborativelywiththehealthcareteamtomeettheclients’ needs. (4credits,4weeks)

English I 3 45 hrs ---

ThesetwosubjectsarethebeginningpartofstudyoftheEnglishlanguagewhichstretchesthroughoutthe4yearsoftheBSNprogram.TheYearIsubjectsstrengthenstudents’ English language competence to be used in study and clinical practice. Medical terminology,andtheskillsofwrittenandverbalcommunicationsinEnglishareincluded.(3credits,45hours)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (4LEGDCI)

Year 1 Subjects Course Credits

4

Duration

60 hrs

Pre-requisite

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NANP101

NCPFUN111

NCPFUN122

NENG111

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NENG122

NETL102

NFUN111

NFUN122

NHAS102

English II 3 45 hrs ---

ThesetwosubjectsarethebeginningpartofstudyoftheEnglishlanguagewhichstretchesthroughoutthe4yearsoftheBSNprogram.TheYearIsubjectsstrengthenstudents’ English language competence to be used in study and clinical practice. Medical terminology,andtheskillsofwrittenandverbalcommunicationsinEnglishareincluded.(3credits,45hours)

Nursing Ethics and 2 30 hrs ---Legal Issues

Thissubjectintroducesbasicconceptsofethicalconsiderationsinnursingpractice.Students would explore the professional roles of the nurse, and examine the rights and responsibilities of both the client and nurse. With such understanding, the students would develop personal commitment to professional practice and ability to make ethically soundclinicaldecisions.Thecontentsalsoincludeanintroductiontolawsrelatedtonursing practice and principles of safe practice and prevention of malpractice and errors. (2credits,30hours)

Fundamental Nursing I 4 60 hrs ---

Thissubjectintroducestherolesandfunctionsofthenurse,aswellasconceptsofhealthanddiseases.Thecontentsincludepromotionofeffectivecommunication,enhancementof a therapeutic client-nurse relationship, development of supportive nursing interven-tions for ensuring safety and comfort of the client, and to assist the client’s functions of respiration,circulation,maintenanceofbodytemperature,appropriatenutrition,fluidbalance and elimination. (4credits,60hours)

Fundamental Nursing II 4 60 hrs ---

Thissubjectintroducestherolesandfunctionsofthenurse,aswellasconceptsofhealthanddiseases.Thecontentsincludepromotionofeffectivecommunication,enhancement of a therapeutic client-nurse relationship, development of supportive nursing interventions for ensuring safety and comfort of the client, and to assist the client’s functions of respiration, circulation, maintenance of body temperature, appropriatenutrition,fluidbalanceandelimination.(4credits,60hours)

Health Assessment 2 30 hrs ---

Thissubjectcoversprinciplesandskillsofhealthassessmentinnursingpractice.Thecontentsemphasizeonacomprehensive,systematic,andaccurateassessmentoftheclient’s health status in the physical, psychological, social and spiritual areas, so as to identify the client’s health care needs. (2credits,30hours)

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Nursing Informatics 2 30 hrs ---

Thissubjecthelpsstudentsmasterknowledgeandskillsofcomputeroperations,andapplication of common computer programs like word processing, spreadsheets and presentation programs in the Windows environment. Also, students would learn to use search engine for on-line collection of nursing information. (2credits,30hours)

Microbiology 3 45 hrs ---

Thissubjectfocusesonbasicsofclinicalmicrobiologyincludingcharacteristicsandpathological mechanisms of various types of pathogens. It also introduces the roles of microorganisms in the natural environment, and prevention and treatment of communicable diseases. (3credits,45hours)

Pathophysiology 3 45 hrs ---

Thissubjecthelpsstudentsmasterthecommonmechanismsandnatureofdiseaseprocesses,includingthecorefeaturesofbodyresponsese.g.metabolism.Thisstudyoffersrationales for devising prevention and treatment of diseases. (3credits,45hours)

Pharmacology 3 45 hrs ---

Thissubjectcoversbasicconceptsofpharmacokinetics.Italsosystematicallyintroducescommonlyuseddrugs,theirpharmacologicalmechanisms,actionsandside-effects,indications and contraindications. Students could apply such knowledge to safe and effectiveadministrationofmedicationstoclients.(3credits,45hours)

Putonghua I 0 30 hrs ---

ThissubjectmeetsspecificneedsofCantonese-speakingstudentstolearntousePutonghua. Students would learn the linguistic principles, rules and skills of communication in Putonghua. (0credit,30hours)

Putonghua II 0 30 hrs ---

ThissubjectmeetsspecificneedsofCantonese-speakingstudentstolearntousePutonghua. Students would learn the linguistic principles, rules and skills of communication in Putonghua. (0credit,30hours)

Elective (Group A)

NINF101

NMIC101

NPAT102

NPHA102

NPUT111

NPUT122

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Clinical Placement 6 216 hrs(Medical-Surgical I)

Throughthispracticum,studentsapplytheknowledgeofmedical-surgicalnursingtoclinical practice. (6 credits, 6 weeks)

Clinical Placement 3 108 hrs(Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing)

Throughthispracticum,studentswouldapplytheknowledgeofobstetricand gynecological nursing to clinical practice. (3 credits, 3 weeks)

Clinical Placement 3 108 hrs(Pediatric)

Throughthispracticum,studentsapplytheknowledgeofpediatricnursingtoclinicalpractice. (3 credits, 3 weeks)

English III 3 45 hrs

Thesearecontinuationsubjectsforenhancingstudents’languagecompetenceforEnglish.(3credits,45hours)

English IV 3 45 hrs

Thesearecontinuationsubjectsforenhancingstudents’languagecompetenceforEnglish.(3credits,45hours)

Medical-Surgical 4 60 hrsNursing I

Thissubjectcoversknowledgeofbodilydiseasesofvarioussystemsandtheirnursingcare. Such knowledge would be consolidated in the related clinical placements to the medicalandsurgicalunits.Therewouldbefocalstudiesonspecificdiseasegroupsincluding communicable diseases and oncological disorders. Principles of care in the secondaryandtertiarysettingswouldbeincluded.(4credits,60hours)

NCPMS211

NCPOBS201

NCPPED201

NENG231

NENG242

NMS211

Year 2 Subjects

NCPFUN111,

NCPFUN111,

NCPFUN111,

NENG111,

NENG111,

NFUN111,

NCPFUN122

NCPFUN122

NCPFUN122

NENG122

NENG122

NFUN122

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Medical-Surgical 4 60 hrsNursing II

Thissubjectcoversknowledgeofbodilydiseasesofvarioussystemsandtheirnursingcare. Such knowledge would be consolidated in the related clinical placements to the medicalandsurgicalunits.Therewouldbefocalstudiesonspecificdiseasegroupsincluding communicable diseases and oncological disorders. Principles of care in the secondaryandtertiarysettingswouldbeincluded.(4credits,60hours)

Clinical Nutrition 1.5 22 hrs ---

Thissubjectintroducesstudentstobasicconceptsofnutritionandnutritionalassessment, as well as principles of using therapeutic diets and other dietary issues. (1.5 credits, 22 hours)

Obstetric and 3 45 hrsGynecological Nursing

Studentslearnfromthissubjecttheprocessesofpregnancyandparturition,andperinatalcare.Theyalsolearncommongynecologicalproblemsandtheimportanceofprotectingwomen’s rights and meeting their needs. (3credits,45hours)

Pediatric Nursing 3 45 hrs

Inthissubject,studentswouldlearndevelopmentalissuesduringinfancyandchildhood,and basic concepts of health promotion and care for health problems during such stages of life. (3credits,45hours)

Applied Psychology 3 45 hrs ---

Throughthissubject,studentsstudyhumanbehaviorsespeciallythoserelatedtohealthanddiseases.Thosefactorsinfluencingbehaviorwouldbeexploredincludingphysical,psychological, social, cultural, political and economic ones. Such understanding would be applied to nursing practice. (3credits,45hours)

Putonghua III 0 30 hrs

Thesearecontinuationsubjectsforenhancingstudents’languagecompetenceforPutonghua. (0credit,30hours)

NFUN111,

NFUN111,

NFUN111,

NPUT111,

NFUN122

NFUN122

NFUN122

NPUT122

NMS222

NNUT201

NOBS201

NPED201

NPSY202

NPUT231

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Putonghua IV 0 30 hrs

Thesearecontinuationsubjectsforenhancingstudents’languagecompetenceforPutonghua. (0credit,30hours)

Elective (Group B)

NPUT111,NPUT122

NPUT242

Clinical Placement 3 108 hrs ---(Geriatric)

Throughthispracticum,studentsapplytheknowledgeofgeriatricnursingtoclinicalpractice. (3 credits, 3 weeks)

Clinical Placement 3 108 hrs ---(Mental Health)

Throughthispracticum,studentsapplytheknowledgeofmentalhealthnursingtoclinicalpractice. (3 credits, 3 weeks)

Clinical Placement 6 216 hrs ---(Medical-Surgical II)

ThisisacontinuationofthesimilarsubjectinYearII.Thefocalareasofclinicalpracticeremain medical-surgical nursing. (6 credits, 6 weeks)

English V 2 30 hrs ---

ThesesubjectsontheEnglishlanguagearecontinuationofthestudyinYearIandII.TheyaretohelpstudentstoadvancetheircommunicationskillsusingEnglish.(2credits,30hours)

English VI 2 30 hrs ---

ThesesubjectsontheEnglishlanguagearecontinuationofthestudyinYearIandII.TheyaretohelpstudentstoadvancetheircommunicationskillsusingEnglish.(2credits,30hours)

NCPGER301

NCPGER301

NCPMS321

NENG351

NENG362

Year 3 Subjects

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Geriatric Nursing 3 45 hrs

Thisnursingspecialtysubjectintroducestopstudentsprinciplesofgerontologyandgeriatricnursing.Itcoverstheeffectsofnormalagingincludingchronicdiseases,nutritional problems, etc. It also looks into issues like reactions to pharmacological therapies, rehabilitation as well as psychological aspects of dying and the principles of nursingcarefortheseelderlyindividuals.(3credits,45hours)

Integrated Health Care 4 60 hrs ---

Thissubjectintroducescommoncomplementaryandalternatetherapiesforhealthmain-tenance and promotion. A focal aspect of study would be the principles and practice of Chinese Traditional Medicine and its application to nursing. Other common therapies like chiropractics,musictherapy,physiotherapywouldalsobecovered.(4credits,60hours)

Mental Health Nursing 3 45 hrs

Thisnursingspecialtysubjectintroducestostudentskeytheoriesandskillsofmentalhealthnursing.Itpreparesstudentstocarethementallyillwiththerightattitudeandprofessionalcompetenceinbothhospitalandcommunitysettings.(3credits,45hours)

Medical-Surgical 4 60 hrs Nursing III

ThesesubjectsarecontinuationoftheYearIsubjectstocompletethestudyinmedical-surgical nursing covering all the body systems and the related principles of nursingcare.(4credits,60hours)

Medical-Surgical 4 60 hrs Nursing IV

ThesesubjectsarecontinuationoftheYearIsubjectstocompletethestudyinmedical-surgical nursing covering all the body systems and the related principles of nursingcare.(4credits,60hours)

Nursing Research 3 45 hrs ---

Inthissubject,studentswouldexploreissuesaboutdevelopmentofevidence-basenursingpractice.Theywouldappreciatethepurposes,natureandmethodologyofconductingnursingresearch.Theywouldalsolearntomakeuseofliteratureonnursingresearchforimprovingpractice.(3credits,45hours)

NGER301

NIHC302

NMEN301

NMS331

NMS342

NRES302

NFUN111,

NFUN111,

NFUN111,

NFUN111,

NFUN122

NFUN122

NFUN122

NFUN122

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Applied Sociology 3 45 hrs ---

Thissubjectintroducesstudentstohumanbehaviorsinthecontextofacommunity.It describes interactions of individuals and communal activities. Students would learn patternsofsocialbehaviorsandhowsuchbehaviorsaffecthealth.(3credits,45hours)

Health Statistics 3 45 hrs ---

Thissubjectfocusesonapplicationofstatisticsinhealthcareresearch.Itcoverstheuseofstatisticsinanalysisandinference.Theuseofcommonstatisticssoftwarewouldalsobeintroduced.(3credits,45hours)

NSOC302

NSTA301

Clinical Project 2 30 hrs ---

Inthissubject,studentswouldexplorein-depthspecificissuesinnursingpractice.Theywouldemploycriticalandanalyticskillsinexaminingrelatedissuesandworkonaprojecttosuggestsolutiontoexistingproblems.Throughsuchprocess,students’researchcompetenceandproblem-solvingabilitywouldbeenhanced.(2credits,30hours)

Community Health 3 45 hrs ---Nursing

Thisnursingspecialtysubjectintroduceskeyconceptsandskillsofcommunityhealthnursing.Studentswouldlearnthespecificskillsofassessingandpromotinghealthofthecommunity.(3credits,45hours)

Clinical Placement 3 108 hrs ---(Community Health)

Throughthispracticum,studentsapplytheknowledgeofcommunityhealthnursingtoclinical practice. (3 credits, 3 weeks)

NCLP402

NCOM401

NCPCOM401

Year 4 Subjects

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Clinical Placement 12 432 hrs ---(General Care)

Thisisthefinalpracticumbeforethestudentsbecomequalifiednursingprofessionals.Theywouldhaveclinicalexperienceresemblingaqualifiednurse.Theyarerequiredtopracticeonshiftdutieswithhighlevelsofindependenceandprofessionalcompetence.(12 credits, 12 weeks)

English VII 2 30 hrs ---

ThesesubjectsarefinalpartsofEnglishlanguagestudies.Itisexpectedthatstudentswould be equipped with the English language competence required for professional practiceandfurtherstudies.(2credits,30hours)

English VIII 2 30 hrs ---

ThesesubjectsarefinalpartsofEnglishlanguagestudies.Itisexpectedthatstudentswould be equipped with the English language competence required for professional practiceandfurtherstudies.(2credits,30hours)

Health Economics 2 30 hrs ---

Studentswouldlearnthebasicconceptsofeconomicsinthissubject.Theycouldapplysuchconceptsinevaluatingtheeffectivenessofuseofresourcesforhealthcare,andmakeconstructivesuggestionsforpromotingeffectiveuseofhealthcareresources.(2credits,30hours)

Health Education 2 30 hrs ---and Promotion

Thissubjectintroducestheprinciplesandpracticeofpromotinghealthofgroupsinthe community. Students would learn the use of various health teaching strategies. (2credits,30hours)

Health Policy 2 30 hrs ---

Thissubjectintroducesbasicconceptsofpublicpolicies.Studentswouldapplysuchknowledgetoexaminationoflocalhealthpolicies.Theyarealsoencouragedtoparticipatein policy making through understanding of the roles of health care professionals and thechannelsofpoliticalparticipation.(2credits,30hours)

NCPGEN402

NENG471

NENG482

NHEC401

NHEP401

NHPO401

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Issues in Health Care 2 30 hrs ---

Thissubjectintroducescontemporarydevelopmentofmedicalandhealthpractice.Nursingand non-nursing health care professionals are invited to speak on various specialties in ordertoopeneyesofstudentsandprovoketheirthoughts.(2credits,30hours)

Leadership and 3 45 hrs ---Management in Nursing

Thissubjectintroducesbasicconceptsofleadershipandmanagement.Itincludesboththeories and practical skills of management. Students would explore the roles of nursing leadersinhealthcareservices.Theyareexpectedtolearneffectiveskillsinmanagement.(3credits,45hours)

Professional Development 2 30 hrs ---of Nursing

Thissubjectexaminesvariousissuesofprofessionaldevelopmentofnursing.Theseincludetheroleofnursingeducation,andcontemporaryissueslikeevidence-basedpractice, quality assurance, occupational health and safety, legal issues in nursing practice,advancednursingpracticeandplanningofprofessionallife.(2credits,30hours)

Theories and Practice 2 30 hrs ---of Nursing

Thissubjectguidesstudentstoexploretheoreticalbasisofnursingpractice.Therewould be in-depth study in some widely employed nursing theories, and an exploration of the contributions of such theories to improvement of nursing practice and generation of nursingknowledge.(3credits,45hours)

NIHC402

NLMN402

NPRO402

NTPN401

Elective Subjects Group A Appreciation of Art 2 30 hrs ---

Thissubjectprovidesstudentswithabasicknowledgeofartappreciationusingvisualart as a base. With such basic concepts, students would become more creative, able to ap-preciate the beauty of life, and their understanding of society would be further enhanced. (2credits,30hours)

NGEN111

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Physical Education 2 30 hrs ---

Thissubjectgivesstudentsanintroductiontothephysiologyinmotion,theimportance,purposes and tasks of sports in health and society. Students will learn the basic techniques in one kind of sports training. Topics include exercise and health, techniques andtacticsinelectivesportstraining.(2credits,30hours)

NGEN121

Elective Subjects Group B Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Commerce

Thissubjectprovidesanoverviewofthebusinessworld.Itexploresbusinessactivitiesrangingfromvariouseconomicsystems,competitivebusinessenvironment,globalization,businessownership,managementpractices,andbusinesspractices.(2credits,30hours)

Chinese Culture 2 30 hrs ---

ThissubjectintroducesChineseculturalaccomplishmentsfromthedefiningcharacteristics of culture, decrees and regulations, social customs, primitive religions, thethreemajorreligions(Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism) and painting to academic thoughts of past dynasties and technological innovations. In addition, the direction of Chinese cultural development will be explored to provide students with an overall understandingofChineseculture.(2credits,30hours)

NGEN232

NGEN242

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BADD401

BAPP401

BBIO401

BCLS401

BCPT401

BLMT401

BLPO401

BMBI401

BMGE401

Advanced Drug Delivery 4 60 hrs ---

Advanced Pharmacy 3 45 hrs ---Practice

Biopharmaceutics 3 45 hrs ---

Clinical Laboratory 4 60 hrs ---Services

Clinical Pharmacy and 6 90 hrs ---Therapeutics

Laboratory Management 3 45 hrs ---

Thesis 6 90 hrs ---(Laboratory Science)

Molecular Biology 6 90 hrs ---

Molecular Genetics 3 45 hrs ---

SUPPLEMENTARY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL STUDIES(MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE SPECIALTY OR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN SPECIALTY) (4LBMFDCI)

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Advanced Medical English 4 60 hrs ---

Molecular Pathology 4 60 hrs ---

Pharmaceutical 4 60 hrs ---Management and Marketing

Thesis (Pharmaceutical Studies) 6 90 hrs ---

Research Methods 4 60 hrs ---(Laboratory Science)

Traditional Chinese 4 60 hrs ---Medicine

Introduction to 2 30 hrs ---Health Policy

BMMT401

BMPA401

BPMM401

BPPO401

BRES401

BTCM401

HPE 401