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Bachelor of Herbal Medicinal Science Top-up

London Metropolitan University

London, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

One-year full-time top-up degree in Herbal Medicinal Science, Taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Herbal Medicinal Science Top-up. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in science and environment.

Career outcomes

Herbal medicinal product development
Quality control and assurance
Pharmaceutical
Natural product
Biotechnology
Food and agricultural sectors

Curriculum

One-year full-time programme
Modules listed for 2026/27. Core modules: Advanced Bioanalytical Science
Medicinal Chemistry
Natural Products
Research Project
Toxicology. Module content and details are subject to change.

Entry requirements

Academic

This course is only available to students from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM) in Chinese Medicinal Science BSc (Hons)/ Herbal Medicinal Science BSc (Hons) (Dual Award); There are 2 pathways for this partnership; Pathway 1 - Students are recruited within the Chinese government quota and they will achieve 240 credits after the completion of the first 3 years at SUTCM

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualification (two or three A levels or equivalent, IB Diploma, BTEC, Access course) or equivalent overseas secondary qualification set per country on the country-specific pages; GCSE English (and Maths where required) grade C/4 or equivalent; Top-up courses need 240 credits from an HND, Foundation degree or equivalent international qualification (or years 1-2 of a degree) in a relevant subject

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
And completed application materials.

How to apply

Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Holloway
Faculty or school	School of Human Sciences
Department	Science and Environment
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Jul 2027
251 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.