PhD of Chemistry
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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
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
- Check the research page for the project area
- Start dates and fees
- 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
- Including a research proposal where asked
- 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
- Then apply for the student visa showing tuition plus maintenance (up to 10
- 539 GBP).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £27,400 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Edinburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society |
| Department | Department of Chemistry |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship 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
Scholarships
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £27,400 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 68, Cambridge 176, Duolingo 125.
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

