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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B342
Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up)
London Metropolitan UniversityIslington, England
1 yearDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by London Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £19,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Herbal Pharmacology
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Development
Plant-Based Therapeutic Systems
Bioanalytical Science and Testing
Clinical Applications of Herbal Medicine
Toxicology and Safety Assessment
Phytochemistry and Natural Product Analysis
Integrated Traditional and Modern Medicine Practice
UCAS Code:B342
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,500
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,500
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £28,000 | £32,500 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £26,000 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £31,000 | £39,500 |
UK subject average: £29,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£29,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£29,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
64%Learning resources
83%Student voice
78%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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