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The biodiversity of the marine environment is of enormous importance to humans as a resource for food, pharmaceuticals and ecosystem services. The Schools Centre for Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology...Read more
Develop specialised knowledge in this course which is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
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Offered only at selected universities in Scotland at Masters Level, this...Read more
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The photonics research groups in the physics departments of Heriot-Watt and St. Andrews Universities are internationally renowned, and have many links with industrial and university groups around the world. ...Read more
This 12 month (20 month part time) programme of study offers training in your chosen discipline through original investigative research. The nature of the research project is specified by the team offering...Read more
Applied Mathematical Sciences with Mathematical Biology, Ecology and Medicine MSc
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Since the 1990s Heriot-Watt University has had an internationally renowned research group in Mathematical Biology, Ecology and Medicine. This group includes Jonathan Sherratt, Andy White and...Read more
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Our MSc Financial Mathematics covers the advanced mathematics that’s revolutionised finance since the early 1970s. If you’re passionate about mathematics and keen to build a career in finance,...Read more
Applied Mathematical Sciences with Climate Change Modelling MSc
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Climate change is recognised as having potentially huge impacts on the environment and on human society. This programme is designed to give students an understanding of climate change causes,...Read more
This is one of the few dedicated Applied Mathematics MSc programmes in the UK. For over 40 years Heriot-Watt has been exceptionally strong in Applied Mathematics and we have world-leading researchers...Read more
Climate Change: Managing the Marine Environment MSc
Large global changes, and climate change in particular, are having significant impacts on the environment. The study of impacts and mitigation/adaptation measures in the marine environment requires a...Read more
Accurate and efficient scientific computations lie at the heart of most cross-discipline collaborations. It is vital that such computations are performed in a stable, efficient manner and that the numerics...Read more
Our MSc in Mathematics is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of a range of topics in mathematics. In addition, students who meet the appropriate criteria and proceed to the project...Read more
This masters in Quantitative Finance and Mathematics course introduces innovative modern mathematical techniques and financial modelling. It focuses on probability and stochastics, which are often not...Read more
The MSc in Applied Earth System Science is designed to equip the next generation of Earth and Environmental Science graduates and professionals with the multidisciplinary skills needed to tackle complex...Read more
The Applied Petroleum Geoscience programme is a unique programme in subsurface geoscience and exploration at Heriot-Watt University. The programme mainly focuses on exploration petroleum geoscience, but...Read more
This Online International Marine Science Programme offers students from a variety of backgrounds, including marine biology, geology, geography, Law and Policy and others, the opportunity to integrate...Read more
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering MPhil
The Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering (IB3) is focused on applying advances in the chemical, physical, and engineering sciences to enable and enhance life science research. ...Read more
The Institute of Chemical Sciences (ICS) performs research across a broad range of chemistry, including both fundamental studies, and applied and interdisciplinary work with impact on current societal challenges. ...Read more
The Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences course carry outs a broad range of research in photonic physics, engineering photonics and quantum sciences. We encourage a cross-fertilisation of ideas...Read more
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering MSc
The Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering (IB3) is focused on applying advances in the chemical, physical, and engineering sciences to enable and enhance life science research. ...Read more
The Institute of Chemical Sciences (ICS) performs research across a broad range of chemistry, including both fundamental studies, and applied and interdisciplinary work with impact on current societal challenges. ...Read more