Chemistry

About this course

Chemistry is the science of matter: what it is made of, how it behaves, how it can be transformed, and how it underpins almost everything in the natural and manufactured world. It is a central science, connecting to biology, physics, materials science, medicine and environmental science, and it provides the molecular-level understanding that is essential to drug development, materials innovation, energy technology and countless other fields. Studying chemistry develops rigorous analytical thinking, precise experimental technique, and the capacity to reason about the physical world at the level of atoms and molecules. At Heriot-Watt University, this four-year full-time programme is structured around specialist pathways that allow you to develop expertise in an area aligned with your interests and career ambitions. You can specialise in pharmaceutical chemistry, computational chemistry, b

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 40% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 38 / 100Quality and Regulatory Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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