University of Southampton

Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling) (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

On this Digital Methods and Computational Modelling Chemistry bachelor’s course, you’ll develop the skills needed by chemists working in future-focused industries. This degree combines traditional chemistry with computational techniques. Data science, AI and machine learning are helping scientists make discoveries and run experiments faster and at a lower cost.

Southampton is one of only a few UK universities where you can study this subject at degree level. It’s an emerging specialism that’s increasingly valued by employers. On this Digital Methods and Computational Modelling Chemistry course you’ll gain chemical knowledge and computing skills to join this fast-growing field.

You don’t need any previous computing experience. Your programming training will be tailored to your level. By the time you graduate you’ll be able to: write your own programs use progressive software to analyse big data explore digital simulations of molecules in high detail You’ll study in bright, spacious and

Key highlights

  • Combines traditional chemistry with computational techniques and data science
  • Covers AI and machine learning applied to chemical discovery
  • Offered at degree level by only a few UK universities
  • No previous computing experience needed; programming training tailored to you
  • Graduate able to write programs and analyse big data
  • Explore detailed digital simulations of molecules

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed) and mathematics
  • A-level: ABB — 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
  • Data scientist
  • Research chemist
  • Molecular modelling scientist
  • Scientific software developer

Cost of study

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

Admission

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