BSc Herbal Medicinal Science

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London Metropolitan University

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• Objectives
  Modern herbal medicinal science is concerned with using leading-edge technology to develop plant-derived drugs through chemistry and pharmacology. This course is unique in the UK in that it combines the study of herbal medicinal science with a strong emphasis on the underlying chemistry. Full-time students have the opportunity to take their final year at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM).
• Entry requirements
  You are normally expected to have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent). Successful applicants are normally expected to achieve one of the following: at least 160 points from two or more A-levels, including chemistry; or a BTEC National Diploma in Science with MMP and at least four merits in the final year, excluding common skills. Entry from appropriate Foundation and Access courses will also be considered.
• Academic title
  BSc Herbal Medicinal Science
• Course description
  Course structure
  
  You study eight modules at
  
  each level.
  
  Level 1
  
      * Professional Studies
      * Laboratory Skills
      * General Biochemistry
      * Inorganic/Physical Chemistry
      * Introduction to Herbal Medicine
      * Organic Chemistry I
      * Practical Chemistry II
      * Introduction to Data Analysis
  
  Level 2
  
      * Organic Chemistry II
      * Herbal Medicines
      * Bioanalytical Techniques I
      * Phytochemistry of Herbal Medicines
      * Practical Chemistry IV
      * Project Preparation
      * Metabolic Biochemistry
  
  Level 3
  
      * Medicinal Chemistry
      * Project (double module)
      * Organic Chemistry III
      * Bioanalytical Techniques II
      * Drug Delivery Systems
      * Biochemical Toxicology
      * Principles of Pharmacology

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