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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up)
London Metropolitan University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) course at London Metropolitan University.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £2,380 per module |
| Scotland | £2,380 per module |
| Wales | £2,380 per module |
| Northern Ireland | £2,380 per module |
| Channel Islands | £4,875 per module |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,875 per module |
| EU | £4,875 per module |
| International | £4,875 per module |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B342
Here's what London Metropolitan University says about its Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) course.
Why study this course?
If you intend to study at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this course will help you turn your final qualification into a double award. You’ll study additional London Metropolitan modules during your time at SUTCM, and then complete an additional fourth year at London Met, after which you’ll receive your bachelor’s degree.
In the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey, 100% of all 2017 graduates from this course were in work or further study within six months.
More about this course
This course is a partnership between London Metropolitan University and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM). To participate in this course, you must first complete the SUTCM programme, with additional London Met modules. Provided you achieve the necessary grades, you’ll then progress onto this course – which you can choose to study either at SUTCM in Shanghai, or at London Metropolitan University in the UK.
Herbal medicine takes a holistic approach to wellness, and uses natural products to treat patients. On the top-up course, you’ll expand on your knowledge of traditional medicines and learn about the ways they are developing with the aid of technology. You’ll look at the way in which plant-derived drugs can be created through chemistry and pharmacology, and study related areas of science, including cell biology, bioanalytical science, medicinal chemistry and toxicology.
You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a work-based placement year, during which you’ll gain exposure to the industry and get valuable hands-on experience.
Source: London Metropolitan University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) at London Metropolitan University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Human Sciences
Location
Holloway | Islington
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Herbal medicine
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
How you will be assessed
You'll be assessed through progress tests, summative examinations, and coursework in the form of detailed laboratory reports.
In your final year, you'll write a detailed report based on an investigative project carried out through the academic year. This will be assessed through a presentation and oral examination as well as through the quality of the written report.
London Metropolitan University student reviews
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1st year
Chemistry
I’m a PhD student in the human sciences department. I was an undergraduate student in LMU for the course of chemistry as well. I had a great experience and was taught by academics with high qualifications and tons of publications in their fields. The chemistry course lectures are very supportive ...
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Chemistry
I was happy with my uni life
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Graduate
Chemistry
Financially, if living in accomodation/ own flat, you will need to work, but it's normal
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Chemistry
The support from academics, technicians and staff is wonderfull
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Chemistry
Facilities are good, more water fountains are needed
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Graduate
Chemistry
My experience has been fantastic overall! Academics are very supportive, and there are loads of options to do extracurriculars which will get you into a job when finishing, they offer loads of help when appliying to internships and are always reposting jobs on LinkedIn the help is there for everyone...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at London Metropolitan University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from London Metropolitan University students who took the Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
62%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
64%
med
Organisation and management
64%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
63%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
76%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
84%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
74%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
68%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
79%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
79%
low
Student information
See who's studying at London Metropolitan University. These students are taking Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about London Metropolitan University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
70%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Other Health Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Other Health Professionals
15%
Therapy professionals
15%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from London Metropolitan University graduates who took Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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