Chemistry is a truly incredible subject.
It occupies a very central position within the sciences, overlapping substantially with physics, mathematics and biology, as well as with medicine and engineering. The Chemical Industry is Britain's 4th largest manufacturing industry and its clear number one export earner, with annual profits well in excess of 4bn. We are very proud of the contribution that Chemistry at Heriot-Watt continues to make in this respect. A brief description of The Chemistry Department and a listing of the Academic and Related Staff will, I hope, give you an immediate feel for the kind of Department we are. Prospective undergraduate student who want to find out about the varied first degree courses that we offer should consult the section Undergraduate Courses and Entry.