Heriot-Watt University

Chemical Engineering (Partnership College route)

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

Heriot-Watt is ranked 1st in the UK based on overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024) and Top 200 in the world (2026 World University Subject Rankings).

Key highlights

  • Years 1 and 2 studied at Forth Valley College
  • HND Chemical Process Technology completed before transferring for Year 3
  • Final years completed within the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Entry requirements

  • HNC / HND — year 3 entry; Chemical Process Technology from Forth Valley College before transferring to Heriot-Watt for Year 3 of this partnership

Scholarships

  • Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • 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

  • Chemical engineer
  • Process engineer
  • Process technologist
  • Plant operations engineer
  • Production engineer

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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