Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

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.

You will also select a number of optional courses, which may include:

• Applied Computational Chemistry
• Biomolecular Simulation
• Mathematics II
• Quantum Mechanics in Condensed Phases
• Intermolecular Potentials
• Chemical Informatics
• Reaction Dynamics
• Advanced Quantum Mechanics
• Advanced Statistical Mechanics.

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.

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.

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.

Changes to this course and your supervision

The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. In certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study.

Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new academic supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment.

For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.

Other courses you may wish to consider

If you're thinking about applying for this course, you may also wish to consider the courses listed below. These courses may have been suggested due to their similarity with this course, or because they are offered by the same department or faculty.

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