Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) - BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
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.
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About this course
On graduating, you'll be well equipped to pursue a career in herbal medicinal product development, quality control and assurance work.
You'll find career opportunities throughout the science-based industries, particularly the pharmaceutical, natural product, biotechnology, food and agricultural sectors.
The programme is also excellent preparation for advanced postgraduate study.
In addition to meeting the University’s standard entry requirements, Government quota and non-quota students get on to the programme through the Chinese University Matriculation exams:
this programme is only available for Shanghai students studying on the BSc (Hons) Chinese Medicinal Science / BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicinal Science (Dual Award), which is delivered by us in collaboration with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM)
no other students are eligible for this programme, and therefore will not be offered to UK/EU or other candidates
Professional accreditation
On graduation, you'll be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC).
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
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Subjects
- IT
- Herbal
- Bioanalytical
- Science
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Natural products
- Research Project
- Toxicology
- Laboratory
- Project
Course programme
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 3 modules include:
- Advanced Bioanalytical Science (core, 15 credits)
- Medicinal Chemistry (core, 15 credits)
- Natural Products (core, 15 credits)
- Research Project (core, 30 credits)
- Toxicology (core, 15 credits)
Aggregate scores for Level 5 and Level 6 will be used to determine your final grade.
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.
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Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) - BSc (Hons)