Heriot Watt University
University of Missouri-St. Louis Exchange Program in Scotland
| Heriot Watt
University
This program is for Chemistry students. Spend a year in the Chemistry department at Heriot Watt and apply the credits towards your UMSL Chemistry degree. |
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What is it like there?
Located in Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University
has been consistently ranked in the top ten institutions in the UK. Scotland’s
beautiful scenery, friendly people, rich culture and Scottish education
are renowned throughout the world. Every year students from over 90 countries
around the globe attend Heriot-Watt University. The University has a student
population of around 7,500. Approximately 23% come from outside the UK,
including from Norway, China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, France, Germany,
Spain, Mexico, Greece and many other countries.
The University’s origins date back to 1821 through the School of Arts of Edinburgh. Beginning as a “celebrated people’s college”, dedicated to providing knowledge and skills for ordinary working people, the university has been known as one of the pioneers of equal opportunities, with women being welcomed as early as 1869, 20 years ahead of other institutions.
The Edinburgh Campus is home to Europe’s first Research Park, which has created 1,000 jobs and has a turnover of £63 million. Chemistry research work at Heriot-Watt encompasses a wide field in response to the needs of a modern technological society. The broad spectrum of interests of the research staff ranges from fundamental aspects of pure chemistry to interdisciplinary areas, which involve interactions with physics, biochemistry and applied science.
What will I study?
Research topics are offered in the major areas of inorganic chemistry,
organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. In addition, active research
groups operate in applied science including materials, polymer chemistry,
solid state and surface science. Visit the Chemistry
Department's website to see courses offered.
What is the language of instruction?
English.
Where will I live?
Heriot-Watt University offers several accommodation options: Edinburgh
Campus Residences (4 plans to choose from), and University Leased Flats.
For details regarding accommodation please go to the accommodations
website.
When can I go?
Students may study at HWU for the academic year only. As at many universities
in the United Kingdom, Heriot Watt's academic year consists of three terms,
Autumn, Spring, and Summer. Each term is ten weeks long and is separated
by a four-week vacation. Students will earn the equivalent of 24 UMSL
credits for the academic year abroad.
Approximate term dates
Autumn term: October 1 - December 10
Spring term: January 10 - March 15
Summer term: April 15 - June 30
What are the eligibility requirements?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and be a junior or
senior.
How much does it cost?
2006-2007 estimated costs for half the academic year at Heriot Watt University
(four months) compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis
| Heriot Watt University | UM-St. Louis | |
| Educational Fees1 | $2,863.20 | $2,863.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 | $404.88 |
| Housing2 | $2,300.00 | $2,349.00 |
| Meals3 | $2,100.00 | $1,333.00 |
| Airfare | $1,450.00 | |
| Books | $250.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $650.00 | |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $9,748.80 | $7,485.68 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours. All students
pay the resident rate.
2 Housing cost based on single room. Does not include vacation
periods at Lancaster University. Cost will vary depending on exchange
rate.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 2 Meal Plan.
4 Includes transportation and mandatory international insurance.
5 Total
estimated cost does not include personal expenses or independent travel,
which vary widely from student to student.
How can I learn more?
Visit Heriot Watt University's
website or stop by the Study Abroad Office in 261 MSC to browse their
catalog. You can also make an appointment to discuss this program with
a study abroad advisor; call 516-5229.