Chemistry with AI
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Chemistry is in the midst of a transformation driven by advances in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. With cutting-edge facilities, world-beating research, and an outstanding network of industrial partners, Liverpool is one of the best places in the world to study how these technologies are upending traditional approaches to research and giving rise to a new discipline: digital chemistry. Digital chemistry is the use of AI, big data, and robotics to transform the way we design and make new molecules and materials.
Liverpool sits at the forefront of this revolution, from making groundbreaking findings in computational materials discovery to building our own suite of robotic chemists. Our Digital Chemistry MSc is a cross-disciplinary programme that makes you part of that transformation, providing you with expertise in machine learning, automation, and digitalisation. We teach you these techniques from the ground-up, from Python and Arduino to cheminformatics and applied robotics, empowering you to directly tackle real-world chemistry problems, from climate change to drug discovery.
You will develop critical digital skills and apply them across a range of chemical contexts, including pure materials, pharmaceuticals, and formulated materials. This MSc is also available with the alternative titleDigital Chemistry: AI, Machine Learning, Automation and Roboticsfor September 2026 entry. You have the option to graduate with either of these two MSc titles.
This programme is for BSc (Hons) Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science graduates, or graduates in other chemistry-related fields, with a 2:2 or equivalent, who want to see how code and data are transforming chemistry. We’ll teach you to code in Python from the ground-up and no prior programming experience is needed. We aim to develop your skills and knowledge in the digital chemistry domain, equipping you for contemporary and pioneering professional practice or further study at the doctoral lev
Key highlights
- Cross-disciplinary training in machine learning, automation and digitalisation for chemistry
- Taught from the ground up, from Python and Arduino to applied robotics
- Covers cheminformatics and computational approaches to molecule and materials design
- Apply digital skills to pharmaceuticals, pure materials and formulated materials
- Tackle real-world problems from climate change to drug discovery
- No prior programming experience needed; Python taught from scratch
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
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
- Computational chemist
- Cheminformatics scientist
- Data scientist (chemical or pharmaceutical sector)
- Laboratory automation scientist
- Materials discovery researcher
- PhD researcher in digital chemistry
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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