Chemistry for Sustainable Energy with AI
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
One of the major challenges we face today is transitioning to clean and sustainable energy sources that will help tackle climate change.This programme combines cutting-edge digital techniques with expert knowledge to address the global challenge of sustainable energy.Students will develop advanced skills and knowledge that prepare them for innovative professional practice or doctoral-level study. Chemistry is crucial to many technologies that reduce carbon emissions and support the shift to low-carbon energy. Chemists play a crucial role in driving innovation in areas such as batteries and energy storage, fuel cells, renewable energy, nuclear power, hydrogen, and carbon capture.
AI can help speed up the discovery of new energy systems more efficiently. Whilst studying this programme you will benefit from the expertise of theStephenson Institute for Renewable Energy, a leading research institute in energy materials, aiming to transform the future of energy generation, storage, transmission and energy efficiency. You’ll gain exclusive access to the £81M Materials Innovation Factory – a world-class centre for AI-driven chemistry, automation, and robotics.
Hands-on learning takes place in the Central Teaching Laboratory, where state-of-the-art facilities support teaching in chemistry lab automation – from building simulation environments to programming robots for real experiments. The programme fosters strong industry connections, enabling students to build professional networks and gain real-world insights. Learning is strengthened through authentic assessments that mirror workplace scenarios, ensuring graduates develop practical, industry-relevant skills.
Choose this exciting new MSc and be at the frontier of the future of clean energy. This programme is designed for UK BSc (Hons) Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry-related degree graduates with a 2.2 or equivalent. We’ll teach you to code in Python from the ground-up and no prior programming experience is n
Key highlights
- Combines chemistry expertise with AI to tackle sustainable energy challenges
- Draws on expertise of the Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy
- Exclusive access to the £81M Materials Innovation Factory
- Programme robots and build simulations for chemistry lab automation
- Python coding taught from scratch, no prior programming needed
- Strong industry connections and assessments mirroring workplace scenarios
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Energy materials research chemist
- Battery and energy storage scientist
- Computational chemist
- Hydrogen and fuel cell research scientist
- Carbon capture research scientist
- PhD researcher in sustainable energy
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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