Chemical Physics, MPhys, Heriot-Watt University

About Chemical Physics, MPhys - 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

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Scotland / EU**England / Northern Ireland / WalesInternationalFeePaid 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

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Other courses at Heriot-Watt University

There are 332 other courses listed from Heriot-Watt University. A selection of these are displayed below:

View all 332 courses at Heriot-Watt University

Related Information

See other universities in Edinburgh

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom

International Study Visa

As an international student you may require a valid visa to study at Heriot-Watt University. Read more about the requirements in our Guide to the United Kingdom International Student Visa Requirements.