The course aims to correlate the basic knowledge obtained in the previous modules and provides students with the fundamental concepts of biomolecule and genetics to further enhance the students' knowledge in clinical biochemistry. A diverse range of biomolecules including DNA, RNA, proteins and metabolites will be studied. Protein structures and the biochemical logic of the metabolic pathways will also be discussed. For the lab sessions, students will be able to perform wet-lab experiments using advance molecular biology techniques, such as digital PCR and next-generation sequencing systems and dry-lab experiments using latest clinical bioinformatics tools. Students will learn how to apply the practical aspects of the latest techniques used in a molecular diagnostics laboratory through the lab sessions. 

Minimum Passing Requirement: - Continuous assessment: 40%; and - Written examination: 40%. Please note that attendance in all practical sessions is mandatory for the completion of the course. Practical sessions are an integral part of the curriculum, providing hands-on learning experiences and essential for medical laboratory science training. Failure to attend practical sessions (an unauthorized absence and/or lateness) may result in a deduction of marks or, in extreme cases, may lead to failure in the course.