Do you love both chemistry and computing? Why choose between them? Modern chemistry relies on the latest computer technologies to address global challenges facing the environment and human society.
MSci Chemistry with Scientific Computing combines study of the structure and synthesis of matter with development of computational and data analysis skills. It creates a new kind of scientist – one with a firm foundation in chemistry, a sound appreciation of scientific computing and an understanding of what can be achieved by combining them.
The course offers a unique combination of units and projects, incorporating coding, machine learning and high-performance computing, as well as fundamental concepts in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, and applications in analytical, environmental, materials and theoretical chemistry.
Our MSci course is suited to you if you want to gain a solid foundation for a career in coding, scientific computing, the chemical industry or research. You will learn to design experiments, interpret results and apply computing skills to problems in chemistry. You will also take units in communications and mathematics and work on group projects, researching and addressing problems faced in different sectors.
The course builds toward an independent research project. You will collaborate with our leading academics and their research teams, who are experts in computing and in chemistry, to address a current problem in chemistry. For example you may consider global warming, antibiotic resistance or fundamental understanding of chemical reactions.
We are the UK’s only chemistry-based Centre for Excellence in Teaching in Learning, ranked fifth in the UK for Chemistry (Guardian University Guide 2021) and third in the UK for chemistry research (Times Good University Guide, 2021).
We have one of the biggest groups of computational chemists in the country. Units will be taught by experts in fundamental chemistry, computational chemistry, scientific computing and research software engineering; the application of computing skills in chemistry will be emphasised throughout the chemistry units.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F131
Institution code:
B78
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Standard offer: A*AA including grade AA in Chemistry in Mathematics
Contextual offer: AAB including grade AA in Chemistry and in Mathematics
Please visit: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
AAAAA
If this course is your Firm or Insurance choice and you do not achieve the required grades when we receive your results but do meet the grades for BSc Chemistry with Scientific Computing, you will automatically be offered a place on the BSc course.
Access to HE Diploma in Science. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and
at least 12 credits at Distinction from Chemistry units and 12 at Distinction in Mathematics units.
Not all Mathematics units are accepted; please contact the Enquiries team for details.
Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
AA in Chemistry and Mathematics
Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and Mathematics
Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and Mathematics
D*DD in Science plus grade A in A-level Mathematics
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
European Baccalaureate: 88% overall with 9.0 and 8.5 in Chemistry and Mathematics in any order.
If this course is your Firm or Insurance choice and you do not achieve the required grades when we receive your results but do meet the grades for BSc Chemistry with Scientific Computing, you will automatically be offered a place on the BSc course.
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