Higher Diploma in Biotechnology

Semester 1 :

• Essential Chemistry and Applications
  
• Chemistry
  
• Human Physiology
  
• Safety and Laboratory Practice
  
• Microbiological Techniques I
  
• English & Communication: Workplace Interaction
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  
• IT Essential – Health and Life Sciences
  
• Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  

Semester 2 :

• Analytical Methods and Techniques
  
• Biochemical Techniques
  
• Microbiological Techniques II
  
• Molecular Biology
  
• English & Communication: Workplace Correspondence
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  

Semester 3 :

• Laboratory Animal Science
  
• Cell and Tissue Culture
  
• Industrial Attachment
  
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
  
• Enrichment Module B
  

Semester 4 :

• Molecular Biotechnology
  
• Immunology
  
• Cell and Cancer Biology
  
• Biochemistry
  
• Project
  
• Common Elective Module
  
• English & Communication: Promotional Materials
  
• Enrichment Module A
  

Semester 5 :

• Toxicology
  
• Human Genetics and Medical Biotechnology
  
• Microbes and Infection
  
• Industrial Biotechnology
  
• Project
  
• Industrial Attachment
  
• English & Communication: Reports
  
• English & Communication: Persuasive Presentations