Health - London Metropolitan University

Study health at London Met

Courses include biomedical science, dietetics and nutrition, psychology, and sports science and therapy

Individual and community wellbeing lies at the core of our health, dietetics, nutrition and sports programmes. Our graduates progress to specialist roles in the public sector, fitness industry, local and national government, the charity sector and in research.

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Our undergraduate health courses

Biomedical Engineering (including foundation year) - BEng (Hons)

With a Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree with foundation year, you can take your first step towards this diverse and interesting career.

Biomedical Engineering - BEng (Hons)

With a Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree from London Metropolitan University, you can start your career in one of the UK's fastest-growing fields.

Biomedical Science (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

This London Met degree with foundation year allows those who don't meet standard entry requirements to study biomedical science at undergraduate level. Apply now!

Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons)

The Biomedical Science degree course at London Metropolitan University is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Apply now!

Dietetics - BSc (Hons)

The Dietetics BSc degree course at London Met will prepare you with the necessary skills to become a dietician in three years. Apply now!

Dietetics and Nutrition - BSc (Hons)

Successful completion of this full-time four-year course will make you eligible to apply to join the register of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian.

Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) - BSc (Hons)

This is a top-up course available to students of the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. As well as studying additional modules during your time at SUTCM, you'll complete a fourth year through London Met and receive a dual award.

Human Nutrition (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

This course is designed to enable you to enter an undergraduate degree in human nutrition if can't meet the necessary requirements to enter the standard three-year degree.

Human Nutrition - BSc (Hons)

With a programme of study for a career in public health or sports nutrition, successful completion of this course will make you eligible for registration as a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition.

Medical Bioscience - BSc (Hons)

Undertake a deeper investigation into the medical bioscience understanding of health and disease with this degree at London Metropolitan University. Apply.

Nursing (Adult) - BSc (Hons)

On our Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) you'll develop the skills required to become a registered adult nurse through academic study and hands-on placements. Apply now and start your career!

Nursing (Mental Health) - BSc (Hons)

This Nursing (Mental Health) BSc degree with equip you with the skills to care for people with a range of mental and physical health conditions. Learn through lectures and develop practical skills in our on-site skills and simulation suite. Apply today.

Psychology (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

London Met's Psychology BSc (Hons) with a foundation year is an alternative route into higher education if you don't meet standard entry requirements. Apply now!

Psychology - BSc (Hons)

Study London Met's Psychology BSc (Hons) degree and gain an understanding of human behaviour, personality and more. Apply now!

Psychology and Sociology - BSc (Hons)

Fascinated by people's behaviour? Explore the different genetic, biological and social factors that shape us in this Psychology and Sociology degree in London.

Sport and Exercise Science (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

This course is an alternative route into undergraduate study if you don't have the necessary qualifications to begin your studies on the standard three-year course.

Sport and Exercise Science - BSc (Hons)

The Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc will teach you the provision of support services to elite athletes and public health. Apply now and join London Met.

Sport Psychology and Coaching (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

This course is designed to help you enter higher education if you can't meet the necessary requirements to enter the standard three-year degree.

Sport Psychology and Coaching - BSc (Hons)

The Sport Psychology and Coaching BSc degree will give you access to our sports hall, sports science labs and highly trained staff. Apply now!

Sports Therapy (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

This course is designed to help you enter an undergraduate degree in sports therapy if you don't hold the necessary requirements to begin the standard three-year course.

Sports Therapy - BSc (Hons)

This was the world's first Sports Therapy degree course to be accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists. Join this world-class course at London Met now!

News and success stories from our health courses

We all struggle, so don't keep things bottled up

We spoke to Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Dr Faisal Satti on World Mental Health Day.

London Met rises 19 places in 2024 Guardian University Rankings

London Met has risen to 85th place in The Guardian's 2024 University Rankings.

London Met hosts second annual Stalking and Harassment Knowledge Exchange

The conference brought together academics, police and third sector organisations that support victims of stalking and harassment.

London Met partners with acclaimed new catering company

The university has partnered with hospitality business BaxterStorey to develop a nutritious and sustainable offering for students and staff.

International Non-Binary People's Day 2023

Dr Sebastian Cordoba, Senior Lecturer in Psychology discusses the awareness day and his ongoing gender studies research.

London Met lecturer to deliver keynote speech at prestigious psychology conference

Dr Sebastian Cordoba will explore non-binary gender identities at the conference hosted by University College London (UCL)

Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Dietetics and Nutrition Teaching at London Met

Wednesday 11 January marked 70 years of dietician training at the university.

“As African women, we are brought up to be strong; there's that expectation"

Published research by London Met PhD student explores postnatal depression among first-generation Nigerian mothers in the UK, an under-researched section of health studies.

Juggling motherhood with university

The understanding and support lecturers showed Shannon, who combined her degree with raising three children, was one of the best things about studying at London Met, she says.

Biological Sciences at London Met ranks 9th in UK for graduate prospects

The results were published in the latest Complete University Guide.

Biosecurity experts stress value of biosecurity education in preventing misuse of life sciences

The Biological Security Research Centre will address the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention to raise awareness of chemical and biological security issues in scientific practice.

Men more than twice as likely as women to avoid masks

A new study recommends public health guidance target men, who are less likely to comply with face-covering rules.

London Met's Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science courses recognised for teaching innovation

The University was awarded a prize in recognition of the success of the Education for Social Justice Framework in reducing the degree-awarding gap.

'When I open it, I have to drink it all'

The increased levels of drinking during lockdowns highlights need for policy attention on at-home alcohol consumption.

Improving the health of UK firefighters

London Met's Public Health Nutrition Research Group will use three new body composition analysers to support the work of the Firefighters Charity.