BSc Herbal Medicinal Science Top-Up

The BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) is a partnership between London Metropolitan University and the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM). It allows students who have completed the SUTCM programme to earn a double award by completing a fourth year at London Met. The course takes a holistic approach to wellness, concentrating on the development of traditional medicines with the help of modern technology.

Students will study how plant-derived drugs are created through chemistry and pharmacology, while also examining related scientific areas such as cell biology, medicinal chemistry, and toxicology. Assessment is based on a combination of coursework and examinations. In the final year, students must complete a detailed investigative project. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC).

London Metropolitan University offers a welcoming and exciting environment for students and is highly regarded for its teaching and student experience, earning top spots in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. It is also known to be a fair and inclusive environment for every student.

The University has modern learning facilities which students enjoy, including special studios, a mock courtroom, a journalism newsroom, and a large Science Centre. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in subjects like Business, Computer Science, Art & Design, Social Sciences, Engineering, Media, Architecture, and Health Sciences.

Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference and their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates must have completed the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM) programme with extra modules from London Met.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT are also accepted.

London Metropolitan University provides scholarships to support students worldwide. For international students, opportunities like the International Bright Futures Scholarship offer a £3,000 tuition fee reduction, automatically applied to eligible students. The Elite Scholarships cater to students from specific countries, such as Canada and the USA, offering up to £5,500 per year.

Also, the London Metropolitan University Sanctuary Scholarship assists students facing immigration-related funding challenges. The Unite Foundation Scholarship Scheme also offers three years of free accommodation to eligible undergraduate students who are care leavers or estranged from their parents, making higher education more accessible. The university partners with other scholarship programs like Chevening Scholarships and Commonwealth Scholarships.

Graduates of the BSc Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) from the London Metropolitan University can become:

• Herbal Medicinal Product Developer
• Quality Control Officer
• Quality Assurance Professional
• Biotechnology Researcher
• Food and Agricultural Scientist

Admission to the BSc Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) programme is made through UCAS. We can assist you with your process at AHZ.