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BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This top-up course is designed exclusively for students of the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM) to achieve a dual award. By completing this final year of study, you will build upon your existin…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This top-up course is designed exclusively for students of the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM) to achieve a dual award. By completing this final year of study, you will build upon your existing knowledge of traditional medicines and explore how they are evolving through modern technology. The curriculum covers essential scientific areas including cell biology, bioanalytical science, medicinal chemistry, and toxicology, providing a holistic understanding of plant-derived drugs and their applications. You will have the flexibility to study either at the institution in the UK or at SUTCM in Shanghai. The programme also offers the opportunity to undertake a work-based placement year to gain valuable hands-on industry experience. This course is ideal for those looking to deepen their expertise in herbal medicinal science and enhance their professional prospects in the pharmaceutical, natural product, and biotechnology sectors. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for both professional roles and further postgraduate study.

Entry Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 3

Advanced Bioanalytical Science15 Credits
Medicinal Chemistry15 Credits
Natural Products15 Credits
Research Project30 Credits
Toxicology15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

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Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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