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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.