University of Southampton

Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling) (MChem)

University of SouthamptonHighfield and Boldrewood, Southampton

Course overview

Digital technologies are transforming chemistry research with data science, AI and machine learning. This integrated 4-year Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling) degree prepares you for a career in future-focused industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, health and medical. Alongside your studies in organic, physical and inorganic chemistry studies, you’ll take specialist modules, including: Chemistry through the Computational Microscope Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Chemistry Southampton is one of the few UK universities where you can study this subject to master’s level.

If you’re passionate about chemistry and digital technology, this course is ideal for you. You don’t need any previous computing experience - we tailor programming training to your level. By the time you graduate you’ll be able to: write your own programs use state-of-the-art software to analyse big data explore digital simulations of molecules in high detail You’ll work in

Key highlights

  • Specialist module in artificial intelligence and machine learning in chemistry
  • Covers organic, physical and inorganic chemistry alongside digital methods
  • Integrated master's level study in computational chemistry, rare in the UK
  • Programming training tailored to your level, no prior experience needed
  • Graduates write programs and analyse big data with state-of-the-art software
  • Explore detailed digital simulations of molecules

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — to include including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed) and mathematics
  • A-level: AAB — to include including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately; with EPQ

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000
  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000
  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Computational chemist
  • Cheminformatics scientist
  • Research scientist (pharmaceutical)
  • Data scientist
  • Biotechnology scientist
  • Molecular modelling scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £31,000 per year

Admission

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