Chemistry & Engineering

Study two subjects at Edinburgh and pick one to specialise in for an exciting project day! In both subjects, you will work with world-leading academics and recently trained young scientists in lectures, tutorials, fascinating group project work, and practical laboratory experiments.

Chemistry: Chemistry has been taught at Edinburgh since 1713; that's over 300 years of fundamental contributions to chemistry theory and practice! As one of the top 10 UK universities for chemistry (QS 2024), our degree programmes reflect the breadth and diversity of the many global challenges that chemistry has a central role in solving, such as climate change, health, and the environment.
Previous summer school topics include nanochemistry, medicinal chemistry, smartphone spectroscopy, climate change, chemistry in household items, and lots of hands-on experiments in our state of the art laboratories!

Engineering: Engineering at Edinburgh has a long and distinguished history, and a vibrant and successful present. Balancing technical depth with practical learning, students will explore various specialities including chemical, civil & environmental, electronic & electrical, mechanical and general engineering courses. Currently ranked top 10 in the UK for Engineering & Technology (QS 2024), Edinburgh has something for everyone!
Previous summer school topics include fire lab experiments, bridge building, laser technologies, drones & artificial intelligence, soldering & constructing electronic gadgets, deployable structures, wind energy, biomedical engineering, and robotics.

Spend your daytimes exploring fascinating subject work and receiving expert guidance, before joining exciting social activities across the city.

Join us this summer for a "once in a lifetime" experience that is "inspiring, enriching & unforgettable" (2024 Summer School Graduate feedback).