Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers transform raw materials into valuable everyday items and develop the technology we need to create a sustainable future. Heriot-Watt University has been a leader in Chemical Engineering for over 50 years.
A better future with Chemical Engineering
Our degrees are accredited by IChemE and provide a sound understanding of the fundamentals of chemical and process engineering, in preparation to becoming a professional engineer.
You will develop expertise in the underlying processes, facilities and concepts required by chemical engineers, along with the problem-solving and analysis skills to solve real and practical engineering problems.
Our graduates are employed in many sectors from pharmaceuticals, bioprocessing, and biotechnology to food and drink, energy, power generation and water supply.
Chemical Engineering
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Undergraduate Chemical Engineering programmes
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Why Heriot-Watt?
Living in Edinburgh
Historic and beautiful, a cultural capital that fuels the senses whether you love the arts or nature, nightlife or study life, Edinburgh is stimulating and inspirational and never, ever boring.
Edinburgh Campus facilities
At Heriot-Watt University, we offer a wide range of services to help you deal with all aspects of your life with us, whether these be academic, personal, technical, financial or just plain fun!
Exchange programme
If you're studying at any of our UK campuses, you can transfer to Dubai or Malaysia for a semester, a year or longer through our Go Global programme. We also offer European and international study exchange destinations.
Chemical Engineering Society
The Heriot-Watt Chemical Engineering Society is a student body that organises social events throughout the year so you can meet fellow students. Events include social fundraiser, Christmas ceilidh, Frank Morton Sports Day and Graduation Ball.