Science - London Metropolitan University

Study science at London Met

These courses can prepare you for a career as a scientist, statistician or analyst in the fields of biochemical and pharmaceutical sciences, including emerging areas such as toxicology.

You’ll be taught in our £30 million Science Centre – home to an incredible superlab, which has 280 individual workstations and is one of the largest and most advanced science teaching facilities in Europe. The centre offers exceptional teaching and research facilities, giving you a cutting-edge experience of learning science.

Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of roles in organisations including NASA, pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline, research companies such as Mundipharma Research, as well as hospitals and public health laboratories.

You may also be interested in our degrees for aspiring health professionals.

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Our undergraduate science courses

Biochemistry - BSc (Hons)

London Met's Biochemistry BSc degree teaches the fundamentals of the molecular and physiological aspects of life. Apply now to make fascinating discoveries.

Biological Science - BSc (Hons)

London Met's Biological Science BSc degree will help you explore life processes as different levels of complex interactions. Apply now and start studying life.

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!

Chemistry - BSc (Hons)

On London Met's Chemistry BSc degree course, you will learn the principles of chemistry and gain laboratory experience. Apply now for a career in chemistry.

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

This Forensic Science degree course has a built-in foundation year, designed to support you as you enter higher education. Apply now and start your degree.

Forensic Science - BSc (Hons)

London Met's Forensic Science BSc degree is a fascinating course develops your analytical skills through problem solving and hands-on lab work. Apply now.

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

This degree is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in pharmaceutical science but don't have the necessary requirements to enter the standard three-year degree.

Pharmaceutical Science - BSc (Hons)

London Met's Pharmaceutical Science degree course examines drug design, targets and delivery through theoretical teaching and lab work. Apply and Join us.

Pharmacology (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

This degree is the perfect start to your studies if you're interested in starting a career in science, but can't meet the entry requirements for a traditional degree in pharmacology.

Pharmacology - BSc (Hons)

Pharmacology studies drugs and how they interact with living systems. This practical degree course will teach you key laboratory and analytical skills. Apply.

Our postgraduate science courses

Doctor of Philosophy - MPhil / Phd

PhD students at London Metropolitan University benefit from a supportive environment, as well as expert supervision by academics researching in a wide range of disciplines.

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

With this Master of Philosophy programme, you'll benefit from a supportive environment and expert supervision by academics researching in a wide range of disciplines.

Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery Systems - MSc

The Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery Systems MSc modules are taught by experts in their field and supported by an online learning environment.

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News and success stories from our science courses

London Met academic publishes new research article on influenza reactions to antibodies

Professor of Biomedical Science, Professor Lijun Shang recently published a new paper in the Journal of Medical Virology.

London Met undergraduates present research at prestigious international conference

Two students from the School of Human Sciences presented their Chemistry research at the World Congress on Undergraduate Research

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.

London Met Professor joins scientific committee of major international conference

Professor of Biomedical Sciences Lijun Shang will be a scientific contributor to RegPep24, which aims to accelerate progress in understanding the role of regulatory peptides in systems.

London Met pharmacist joins scientific committee of major international conference

Dr Bruno Sil dos Santos, a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacology, will play an important role in organising the 32nd IFSCC Conference.

London Met’s Pharmaceutical Science courses accredited by Academy of Pharmaceutical Science

London Met is one of only four universities in the UK and Ireland to receive accreditation, which highlights that its courses meet the high standards of the APS.

London Met student wins Pharmacological Society prize

Amy Chave, who has since started a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science at London Met, won the prestigious Undergraduate Pharmacology Prize.

Pharmaceutical Science student uncovers new structural arrangement in antimalarial drugs

Aleema Iqbal presented her project findings at the SCI National Undergraduate Online Poster Competition.

London Met lecturer features on CNN to discuss COVID-19 pandemic

Gary McLean, professor in molecular immunology, has appeared twice on the major US news channel to provide his expertise on various issues related to coronavirus.

COVID-19: London Met scientist returns to NHS to help with crisis

Clinical researcher Mohamed Ahmed will return to a former role in a hospital lab, as the NHS strives to rapidly expand its workforce to tackle the pandemic.

London Met to co-host Euro Food Summit 2020

The focus of this year’s international summit will be the application of nanotechnology and biotechnology to food production, processing and packaging.

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science students gain valuable career insight from graduates

The third-year students visited Intertek, where they met with past and current London Met students working full-time.

RESEARCH: A more efficient process for creating drugs to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

London Met scientists believe that they have found more efficient means of creating compounds to help with neurodegenerative diseases.

Human Sciences lecturer presents at key pharmaceutical sciences conference

Bruno Da Silva Sil Dos Santos presented his innovative research on skin and nails

London Met PhD student named Nutritionist of the Year by the Caroline Walker Trust

Greg Lessons has been named nutritionist of the year by the Caroline Walker Trust for his innovative lifestyle programme for London's firefighters.