Lecture, 4 credits, 4 hours per week. Pre-requisites:Medical Organic Chemistry, MED105. Starting from introduction to biochemistry, this course explicates the structure and function of biomacromolecules, principles of substance metabolism, and blood and liver biochemistry, focusing on the chemical reactions and their regulation in life, health, and disease. On top of providing biochemical theories and knowledge, the course also discusses thinking methods and research approaches. All these will lay the foundation for future clinical practice and scientific research.