Chemical Physics (MPhys)

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The award
MPhys

How long you will study
5 years

Domestic course fees
GBP 9250

How you will study
full-time

Course starts
September

International course fees
GBP 17960

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About Chemical Physics at Heriot-Watt University

The Chemical Physics degree programme spans the interface between chemistry and physics. The programme 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 programme ensures students will develop a wide range of skills and expertise. In the final Level students will undertake a research project, working closely with a member of staff.

Chemical Physics is well suited to students with interests in the atomic and molecular applications of physics and the more physical and mathematical aspects of chemistry

Accreditation

This integrated masters in Chemical Physics (MPhys) is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).

Employability

Work and study

This is what our MPhys Chemical Physics students are doing six months after graduating:

45% are working
45% are studying
0% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

55% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

The average salary of students six months after graduating: £24000
The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £20000

Jobs

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

Sales occupations
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
Business, research and administrative professionals
Engineering professionals
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Elementary occupations

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Study options for this course

The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
The awardMPhysHow you will studyFull-timeHow long you will study5 years
Course startsSeptemberDomestic course feesGBP 9250International course feesGBP 17960

Notes about fees for this course

Status*	Scotland / EU**	England / Northern Ireland / Wales	International
Fee	Paid by SAAS	£9,250	£17,960

* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.

** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

Scholarships and bursaries

Featured scholarships

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018

In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)

View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.

Entry requirements

Year 1

Highers AAAB or ABBBB with A in Maths or Physics
A-Levels BBB to include Physics and Maths
Scottish Baccalaureate Pass with BC in Adv. Higher Maths and Physics
Int. Baccalaureate 29 points to include Higher Level Mathematics and Physics
HNC B in graded unit. Relevant HNC - please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further
Additional information Entry normally to include Physics and Mathematics Highers or A-Levels at A or B and for Chemical Physics B in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Year 2

Advanced Highers BB in Maths and Physics plus Highers
A-Levels AAB with AA in Maths and Physics
Scottish Baccalaureate Distinction with BB in Adv. Higher Mathematics and Physics
HNC A in graded unit. Relevant HNC - subject to satisfactory tutor reference and interview. Please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.
HND BB in graded units. Relevant HND - subject to satisfactory tutor reference and interview. Please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.

Year 3

HND AA in graded units. Relevant HND - subject to satisfactory tutor reference and interview. Please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.

Additional information

A range of alternative qualifications may be accepted including good qualifications in non-scientific subjects. We will also consider mature applicants with appropriate work experience. Advanced qualifications should be in Physics and Mathematics.

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