Chemistry

Heriot-Watt University ranked first in Scotland for chemistry in the Guardian University Guide 2020. <br/><br/>Chemistry is a dynamic and exciting subject which makes many important contributions to the world. It is a major contributor to the Scottish and UK economies and as such is a secure career pathway. Chemistry plays a crucial role in developing new medicines, materials and energy sources using greener methods for a better future.<br/><br/>**BSc Chemistry Overview**<br/>BSc Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University is a 4-year undergraduate degree accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Studying this degree provides you with the option to specialise in a chosen field to enhance your employability. <br/><br/>In lessons, we make sure the theory we teach is linked to these practical applications so that, when you graduate, you will be ready to tackle real world problems head-on, from the biggest global challenges to specific issues related to their chosen industries. <br/><br/>This degree includes extensive laboratory work throughout to ensure you have hands-on experience and opportunities to link theoretical knowledge from lectures to real world applications. You will develop practical lab experience as well as much needed teamwork, problem solving and communication skills.<br/><br/>**Your career prospects**<br/>Through the selection of optional courses, you have the chance to specialise in a chosen field of chemistry including Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biology, Computational Chemistry, and Materials and Nanoscience.<br/><br/>Chemistry graduates from Heriot-Watt University have a good reputation with employers who appreciate their practical abilities, confidence, and communication skills in addition to the extensive, cutting-edge theoretical knowledge they possess. <br/><br/>Graduates from chemistry can work in a number of roles across a diversity of fields within the pharmaceutical, biomedical, biochemical, health care, agriculture, food, drink and water industries. Opportunities also exist in the chemical, petroleum, electronic, aerospace and communications industries.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/>Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).<br/><br/>**Five-year MChem Degree**<br/>At Heriot-Watt University, you can also study a five-year undergraduate degree, MChem Chemistry. This degree provides additional options to spend a year working in industry during your studies with one of our industry partners or spend a year studying abroad at a partner university in Australia, North America, Spain, Germany or France. These options are not offered on the BSc degree.