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PhD of Chemistry

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh campus

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Chemistry and apply appropriate scientific methods
  • Interpret findings
  • And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Chemistry and chemical industry
  • Quality control
  • Research laboratories
  • Graduate school

Curriculum

  • Courses in analytical
  • Inorganic
  • Organic
  • Physical and biological chemistry
  • Instrumental analysis
  • Calculus
  • Physics and statistics
  • With hands-on laboratory work in the Wentz Science Center and undergraduate research
  • The ACS-certified option follows American Chemical Society standards.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Candidate criteria are agreed with the School
  • Page guidance is a good first or upper-second class honours degree or a relevant master's degree
  • a research proposal may be required. Applicants should contact the School to discuss their project.
  • Not specified: pages say candidate criteria are agreed with the School
  • Usually a good (first/upper second) honours or master degree.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal required for postgraduate research applications.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 85
  • PTE Academic 68
  • Cambridge 176
  • Duolingo 125

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Research Proposal (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the research page for the project area
  2. Start dates and fees
  3. contact the School to discuss your proposal. Apply through the postgraduate online application form (create an account). Upload your transcript and the documents marked with an asterisk
  4. Including a research proposal where asked
  5. Plus passport and English evidence. The School may interview you. Accept your offer and pay the advance instalment of fees where required. Request your CAS
  6. Then apply for the student visa showing tuition plus maintenance (up to 10
  7. 539 GBP).

Other costs

Tuition per year£27,400 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEdinburgh Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.