Programs of Heriot-Watt University

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

Our BSc Biological Sciences degree is a broad-based course with a diverse range of topics. In Levels three and four you’ll be able to select from courses ranging from molecular biology and genomics, to marine and environmental topics. Which means you can choose your courses based on your particular interests.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology)

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

Cell and Molecular Biology (Biochemistry) is the basic science underpinning our understanding of all life processes. In this course, we cover cell and molecular biological aspects of animals and plants, and provide the broad understanding necessary for a career in the biomedical/pharmaceutical, food and biotechnological industries as well as providing a sound foundation for further research.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Human Health)

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

This course comprises a core of biology with an additional emphasis on the study of topics central to human health and wellbeing, such as nutrition, exercise science and physiology, and psychology. These themes are developed together throughout the course, with some flexibility in course structure and design, according to your interests or career aspirations.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Microbiology)

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the microbiological sciences, and sufficient training in scientific methods and procedures to advance to a career in relevant industries, postgraduate training or other spheres of research.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost

BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

The course is organised in co-operation with senior representatives of the brewing, malting and distilling industries who are members of the Education Board of the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost

BSc (Hons) Chemical Physics

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

The Chemical Physics degree course spans the interface between chemistry and physics. The course incorporates all the core elements of a physics degree as well as key chemistry concepts relating to the structure and properties of atoms, molecules and materials. The interdisciplinary nature of the course ensures students will develop a wide range of skills and expertise.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

The core chemistry courses (along with additional chemistry courses) ensure a strong basis in theory and laboratory practice. The course aims to produce Chemistry graduates at the highest level of professional skill and knowledge, whilst at the same time allowing for a broad, flexible course in the earlier years.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost

BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Biochemistry

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

Chemistry is at the heart of biology and this degree is attractive to students who want to combine their favourite subjects of Chemistry and Biology and, hence, understand the chemistry underlying the animal and plant kingdoms. Animals and plants are composed of biological cells, which are complex entities whose functions and communications are controlled by messenger molecules.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost

BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Computational Chemistry

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

This degree was instigated by the large number of academic staff in Chemistry who are involved in Computational Chemistry research. You will be a fully qualified Chemistry graduate who has taken the same core Chemistry courses as all our other graduates but who has specialised in the computer modelling of the structures of molecules and the interactions and reactions between molecules.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost

BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Materials

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

This course is attractive to students with an interest in both chemistry and physics and their engineering applications. The development of new materials with special properties requires students to combine their newly-learned knowledge of polymers and solid state materials with core chemistry. Microelectronics, communications, aerospace and other high-tech industries are dependent upon the chemist to develop and manufacture novel engineering materials.

£18,480 International

£9,250 Domestic

£8,500 Living cost