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Key Information
Skills Gained
- Hands-on practical skills in chemistry
- Research methods through major research project
- Collection and interpretation of experimental data
- Report writing involving the integration of written, graphic, spreadsheet and chemical modelling information into a scientific 'paper'
- Oral presentations skills and enterprise skills
Teaching and Assessment
We use lectures, laboratories, tutorials, and on-line materials to support learning. Small group tutorials are held weekly and hands-on practical work forms an important part of the curriculum. Courses are assessed by a combination of examination and continuous assessment.
Professional Recognition and Exemptions
All of our MChem degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Graduates may thus join the RSC at the professional level of MRSC and, with appropriate postgraduate experience, move on to Chartered Chemist status.
Prizes and Scholarships
Chemistry applicants may apply for a wide range of Heriot-Watt University scholarships, which are worth GBP2,500 over five years. A number of industrially sponsored and endowed prizes are also awarded to students at various stages throughout the programme.
Opportunities Abroad
A number of our programmes provide the opportunity for study overseas, involving year-long stays at universities in Australia, North America, Spain, Germany or France.
