3523 - Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) and Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience)
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | BSc(Biotech)/BSc(MedBioSci) |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Science |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Sunway) |
| Total credit points required | 192 |
| Duration (years) | 4 years FT, 8 years PT The maximum time for completion of the course is 10 years, including any periods of intermission. |
| Course coordinator | Dr Emily Goh Joo Kheng |
Description
An applied research project is offered as an elective to qualified students to undertake meaningful research and further develop the skills they have learned.
Fieldwork
Students must undergo industrial training at stage three of the course via a professional attachment to a clinical or medical laboratory as part of the course requirements.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge of science across a range of disciplines with a high level of understanding and appreciation in a broad spectrum of areas relating to medical bioscience and biotechnology, with an emphasis on aspects of human health in tropical regions. Graduates will have the skills to utilise sophisticated equipment to effectively communicate, liaise and cooperate with others in a multidisciplinary setting and to work within and contribute to a team environment, particularly in the field of patient care.
Structure
Students must complete a program of study including, including 156 points of core units plus 36 points of elective studies. No more than 60 points of level one units can be included overall. The elective units may be chosen from any faculty at Sunway, including units offered for other science courses.
Requirements
Students must complete all of the following:
Stage one
- BIO1011 Biology I
- BIO1022 Biology II
- BTH1802 Fundamentals of biotechnology
- CHM1011 Chemistry
- CHM1022 Chemistry
- SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
- two 6-point elective units
Stage two, three and four
- ANT2331 Introduction to anatomy and medical terminology
- BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology
- BTH2741 Biochemistry
- BTH2752 Cellular metabolism
- BTH2820 Crop science
- BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology
- BTH3820 Plant biotechnology
- CHM2741 Instrumental techniques
- GEN2041 Foundations of genetics
- GEN3030 Genetics of development
- GEN3040 Genomics and molecular genetics
- HUP3801 Essentials of pathology
- IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology
- MIC2011 Microbiology
- MIC3802 Principles of medical microbiology
- PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology
- PHY2021 Body systems physiology
- PHY2032 Physiology of human health
- SCI2010 The practice and application of science
- SCI3716 Laboratory and workplace management
- four 6-point elective units
Alternative exit(s)
Students may graduate with either of the single degrees in this course following completion of at least 144 points and all core units of the relevant degree.
Award(s) received on completion *
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience)
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.
13 October 2017 23 July 2024