MEng Chemical Engineering

at Heriot-Watt University

• The MEng Chemical Engineering programme at Heriot-Watt spans five years, with the first four shared with the BEng programme.
• Students decide on their degree specialisation at the end of the fourth year, providing flexibility based on career ambitions.
• The programme ensures a solid understanding of chemical and process engineering fundamentals, crucial for professional chartered engineers.
• Students gain practical abilities in addition to a grounding in science, maths, and engineering, enhancing industry appeal.
• The final MEng year includes advanced courses, optional studies in specialised engineering subjects, and a practical tender-based exercise simulating an engineering design pitch to the industrial advisory board.

Course Modules

• Principals of Chemistry
• Introduction to Process Engineering A
• Engineering Professionalism and Technical Communication
• Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists
• Chemical Reactivity
• Introduction to Process Engineering B
• Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Important Dates

The MEng Chemical Engineering programme at Heriot-Watt closing date for 2024 admissions will be in September. Kindly ensure the submission of your application documents by this deadline to be eligible for consideration in the upcoming academic year.

• Candidates need to have completed high school with strong grades in relevant subjects.
• Non-native English speakers are required to showcase proficiency in English, verified through recognised tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.
• Additionally, students should possess a robust foundation in mathematics and chemistry.

Heriot-Watt MEng Chemical Engineering programme fees are £24,048/yr. The costs for international students are fair. Fees may change for all the courses for each year. Students must check the official website for the exact information.

MEng Chemical Engineering programme at Heriot-Watt boasts high employability, with 95% of graduates securing employment or pursuing further studies 15 months after graduation, and 90% of them engaging in highly skilled work, as reported by the Graduate Outcomes Survey on Discover Uni