Theoretical and Computational Chemistry MSc

The three primary activities in theoretical and computational chemistry are development of new theory, implementation of methods as reliable software, and application of such methods to a host of challenges in chemical and related sciences. The MSc aims to train new research students to be able to deliver these outcomes.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Department of Chemistry and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Department of Chemistry.

Graduate destinations

The number of students on this course is so small that statistics are not meaningful. The department runs a number of activities in close cooperation with the Careers Service, including an annual careers conference, CV workshops and visits from many employers. The course also has strong engagement with industrial partners.

The MSc consists of a set of training modules and a short project. The compulsory core modules include:

• Mathematics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Introduction to Programming
• Statistics
• Software Development.

In addition, you will be required to undertake one short project with an allocated supervisor. Each project assessment will be based on a report that you will submit thereafter.