Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MChem Chemistry in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,008
(c. USD33,366.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
This five-year MChem program is designed with career-oriented specializations in pharmaceutical chemistry, computational chemistry, biology, or materials and nanoscience. You'll have the flexibility to select the degree path that aligns with your professional goals. The curriculum covers core chemistry principles, including chemical reactivity, molecular structure, thermodynamics, kinetics, organic chemistry, NMR spectroscopy, and reaction mechanisms. You'll build a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to tackle complex chemistry challenges. As you progress, you can select elective courses tailored to your interests before specializing in your fourth year. The program emphasizes hands-on laboratory experience, bridging classroom concepts with real-world applications. You'll enhance your technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills while gaining advanced chemistry expertise – making you highly sought-after by employers. Heriot-Watt chemistry graduates are valued for their balanced skill set, opening doors to careers in pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, agriculture, food science, and environmental sectors, as well as opportunities in energy, electronics, aerospace, and telecommunications industries.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Year 1 - Standard entry requirements: Highers AAAB (over two sittings). Must include Chemistry at A, and one of Maths or Physics or Engineering Science at B. A-Levels BBB- AAB. Must include Chemistry at B, and either Maths or Physics at B. International Baccalaureate 30 points. Must include Chemistry at Higher Level 5 and either Maths or Physics at Higher Level 5. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. HNC A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. HND BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. Minimum entry requirements: Highers BBBC (over two sittings). Must include Chemistry at B, and one of Maths or Physics or Engineering Science at B. A-Levels BCC. Must include Chemistry and either Maths or Physics, with one required subject at B. International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Chemistry and Maths, both at Higher Level 5. BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. HNC B in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. HND BB. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths.
Year 2 - Advanced Highers AB. Must include Advanced Higher Chemistry and Maths, and meet Year 1 Higher AAAB requirements. A-Levels AAB. Must include Chemistry and Maths with one at A. International Baccalaureate 34 points. Must include Chemistry and Maths at HL 6. BTEC Extended Diploma DDD. Must be in relevant science subject, including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. HNC A in graded unit with 120 SCQF credit points. (Only available for approved articulation routes.) HND BB. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5. TOEFL iBT: 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Tuition
GBP
25,008