Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (with Industrial Experience)
About this course
MChem, BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (with Industrial Experience), a chemistry degree focused on the integration of chemical science with digital and automated computational techniques. Core topics include Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a paid industrial placement year during the programme. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Modern Chemistry, Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter, Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology and Synthesis, Chemistry of the Material World, Professional Skills for Chemistry with AI, and Introduction to Practical Chemistry and Research Skills, alongside optional choices like Mathematics for Scientists and Artificial Intelligence for Scientists. The second year advances core knowledge through Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life, Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change, Chemistry of Materials: What They Are and How We Know, Organometallics: From Bonding to Catalysis, and Molecular Signatures: Spectroscopy and Chromatography. The third year consists of the Industrial Experience Year. The fourth year features Project and Research Skills, alongside optional modules spanning Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry, and Extended Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry. The fifth and final year concludes the curriculum with Advanced Topics in Chemistry and Advanced Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemists.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: D*DD with a significant number of Chemistry and Scientific modules. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry.
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 15%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- safely handle reagents/solvents and manipulate laboratory apparatus
- synthesize inorganic and organic molecules of straightforward structural complexity
- determine structure using spectroscopic data such as infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
- record data and physical measurements and comment on their precision and accuracy
- use PC-based spreadsheets, graphics and word-processing packages to manipulate and plot data and to prepare reports
- Introduction to Modern Chemistry
- Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter
- Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology and Synthesis
- Chemistry of the Material World
- Professional Skills for Chemistry with AI
- Introduction to Practical Chemistry and Research Skills
- Mathematics for Scientists
- Artificial Intelligence for Scientists
- Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life
- Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change
- Chemistry of Materials: What They Are and How We Know
- Organometallics: From Bonding to Catalysis
- Molecular Signatures: Spectroscopy and Chromatography
- Industrial Experience Year
- Project and Research Skills
- Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry
- Extended Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Chemistry
- Advanced Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemists
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (with Industrial Experience) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £39,500 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £64,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (with Industrial Experience) at University of Leeds do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (with Industrial Experience) at University of Leeds?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (with Industrial Experience) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (with Industrial Experience) at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.