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MChem Chemistry

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time5 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion85%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£32,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500–£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Elementary occupations
15%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
05
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (100% response rate)

100%
Teaching Quality
89%
Assessment & Feedback
92%
Academic Support
95%
Organisation
87%
Learning Resources
89%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
10%
144-159
10%
160-175
25%
176-191
25%
192-207
10%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Other HE
15%
Baccalaureate
10%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

31%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track