About Mchem Chemistry With Industrial Experience in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
Chemistry graduates work both in the chemical industry, which is enormously important to the UK economy, and also outside the chemical industry. These large industries require highly qualified and motivated Chemistry graduates. The industrial placement enables students to develop their skills and for the company to get to know them. Students will benefit from the staff training and assessment courses of the company and gain wide experience of the industrial sector.
Employability
Work and study
This is what our MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience students are doing six months after graduating:
- 40% are working
- 50% are studying
- 5% are working and studying.
Managerial/professional position
- 90% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.
Salary
- The average salary of students six months after graduating: £20000
- The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £20000
Jobs
These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:
- Natural and social science professionals
- Quality and regulatory professionals
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- Business and public service associate professionals
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 80
- PTE: 50-57
Heriot-Watt University Highlights
Year of Establishment |
1821 |
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Suburban |
Establishment Year |
1966 |
Endowment |
£8.9 million |
Total Enrolment |
30,000+ |
Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
Graduate job rate |
80% |
Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Cost in Pounds(Monthly) |
Hall Fees |
£500- £735 |
Food/Toiletries/Laundry |
£175 |
Social |
£140 |
Mobile Phone |
£25 |
Books and Equipment |
May vary |
Travel |
£1.80/per bus ticket |
Total |
£865- £1,100 |
Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.