MChem Medicinal Chemistry with Industrial Placement

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

Heriot-Watt University is ranked 1st in Scotland and 7th in UK* for Chemistry by the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Key highlights

Includes an industrial placement as part of the degree
Chemistry ranked 1st in Scotland and 7th in UK (Times Good University Guide 2026)

Entry requirements

International Baccalaureate: 30 — International Baccalaureate 30 points.
BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
HNC / HND: A — A in graded unit
HNC / HND: BB — BB in graded unit
Scottish Highers: BBBC — minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings
A-level: BCC — minimum (widening access) offer
International Baccalaureate: 28 — minimum (widening access) offer
BTEC: DMM — minimum (widening access) offer; BTEC Extended Diploma
HNC / HND: B — minimum (widening access) offer; B in graded unit
Scottish Advanced Highers: AB — year 2 entry
Scottish Highers: AAAB — year 2 entry; requirements
A-level: BBB — year 2 entry
International Baccalaureate: 34 — year 2 entry
BTEC: DDD — year 2 entry; BTEC Extended Diploma

Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
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Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
We are offering up to £525 from the access to learning funding to students to help cover costs. This could be to purchase a laptop, pay for WiFi access or travel expenses.
Up to £525
International Merit Scholarship
Award value: Varies by region

Careers this course leads to

Medicinal chemist
Pharmaceutical research scientist
Drug discovery scientist
Analytical chemist
Process development chemist
Quality control chemist

Cost of study

UK/Home: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790 | International: International: £25,808

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Heriot-Watt University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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