Educational Objectives The primary objective of our department is to nurture advanced talents equipped with independent learning capabilities and biomedical knowledge. The curriculum is designed to train students to contribute to collaborative research within technology-integrated teams, while also fostering their ability to conduct independent research or work. Given the broad scope and diverse branches of life sciences, acquiring sufficient foundational knowledge and independent research skills within the four short years of undergraduate study can be challenging. Therefore, our teaching approach emphasizes a generalist education aimed at developing internationally-oriented professionals with expertise in basic biomedical research, biotechnology industry R&D, and clinical trial integration of theory and practice. Principles and Features of Curriculum Design Our curriculum is based on fundamental biology, biomedicine, and modern biotechnology, guiding students progressively to integrate theory and practice. Faculty laboratories provide opportunities for students to conduct "special topic research," allowing them to gain diverse thinking skills and practical training through active participation in research work. Additionally, career planning guidance is offered to expand future opportunities and choices, such as participating in special teaching programs and biotechnology management courses. The curriculum offers flexible elective options, allowing students to complete foundational and core courses during their freshman and sophomore years. Based on personal interests and faculty guidance, they can then focus on specialized courses in physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, and developmental biology during their junior and senior years. Besides building a solid foundation in core biomedical courses, students are also required to pursue studies in three key areas: "Biomedical Industry Practice," "Biomedical Research," and "Basic Clinical Trials." This ensures students develop scientific thinking skills, gain practical research training, and have early exposure to the current state of the biotechnology industry through courses taught by industry professionals and internship programs. Key Aspects: Cultivate advanced talents with independent learning abilities and fundamental biomedical knowledge. Encourage students to join faculty research labs to enhance diverse thinking and gain practical experience through active research participation. Provide career planning guidance to increase students' future development opportunities and options. Curriculum Design: Basic Knowledge Acquisition: In addition to building foundational knowledge in core subjects of modern biomedicine (e.g., general chemistry, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, bioinformatics), the curriculum also includes courses in biomedicine, stem cell/tissue engineering, circulatory function, developmental biology, genomics, and proteomics. Independent Learning Development: Starting from the junior year, students choose research topics and join faculty research labs to undertake "special topic research" courses. Over two years, they complete research projects and submit a bachelor's thesis. They are also required to take "special topic discussion" courses, where they participate in weekly group discussions to review new knowledge and develop organizational and presentation skills.
