About Meng Chemical Engineering With Oil And Gas Technology in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Oil and gas play a significant role in today’s global energy market and will continue to do so for many years. Advances in technology to recover these valuable resources require contributions from all branches of science and engineering to ensure best practice, economic survival and protection of the environment. We have developed this course to allow Chemical Engineering graduates to have key skills in petroleum engineering and related subjects. Graduates will be a valuable asset to energy companies developing oil and gas reserves by utilising their awareness of the petroleum industry coupled to the wider base in chemical engineering.

The Diploma in Industrial Training (DIT) allows students the chance to work in the chemical and process industry before completing their final year(s) of study. The course structure is the same as the MEng course. Students need to apply and be accepted for a place in industry in order to qualify for the DIT award.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our MEng Chemical Engineering with Oil and Gas Technology students are doing six months after graduating:

• 80% are working
• 5% are studying
• 5% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 85% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students six months after graduating: £28000
• The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £27000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

• Engineering professionals

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :6.0
• TOEFL IBT: 80
• PTE: 50-57

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

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: 

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.