MEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Chemical Engineering, combining the fundamentals of chemical and process engineering. The programme shares its first four years with the BEng route, with flexibility to choose between the two at the end of the fourth year. The final year includes advanced courses, an extensive research project, and a commercial tender-based exercise, along with student membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB (Chemistry and Maths, with both at B) IB: 30 points. Must include Chemistry and Maths, both at Higher Level 5. Highers: AAAB (over two sittings). Must include Chemistry and Maths with one at A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. HNC: A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths. HND: BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Chemistry and Maths.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 450 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 70%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Principles of Chemistry
- Engineering Professionalism and Technical Communication
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
- Chemical Reactivity
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
- Introduction to Process Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 194 UCAS points.
Is MEng Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.