MChem Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling)
About this course
Master of Chemistry in Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling), a chemistry degree centred on digital methods, computational modelling, and data science. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an extended research project requiring approximately 750 hours of work, which can be undertaken in university facilities, via a year-long industrial placement, or through an overseas university placement. The first year covers foundational concepts through Foundations of Chemistry I, Foundations of Chemistry II, Mathematical and Analytical Methods in Chemistry I, and Practical Chemistry I. The second year introduces computer practice and advanced theories through Advanced Chemistry I, Advanced Chemistry II, Introduction to Programming, Mathematical Methods in Chemistry II, and Practical Chemistry II. The third year advances core chemical concepts through Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry, Frontiers in Inorganic Chemistry, Frontiers in Organic Chemistry, Frontiers in Physical Chemistry, and Simulation Methods in Chemistry, alongside optional modules such as Medicinal Chemistry III, Sustainable Chemistry, and Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry. The final year focuses on computational applications and professional development through AI and Machine Learning in Chemistry, Advanced Research Projects, and Industrial Awareness and Skills Development, with optional study available in areas like Advanced Chemical Biology, Battery Technologies and Their Applications, and Stereoselective Reactions.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed) and mathematics IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 6,6,6 in three Higher Level subjects including chemistry and mathematics (AA or AI)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MChem Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling) (F105) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 35%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 18%
- South East: 44%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Foundation course: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Chemistry I
- Foundations of Chemistry II
- Mathematical and Analytical Methods in Chemistry I
- Practical Chemistry I
- Advanced Chemistry I
- Advanced Chemistry II
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematical Methods in Chemistry II
- Practical Chemistry II
- Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry
- Frontiers in Inorganic Chemistry
- Frontiers in Organic Chemistry
- Frontiers in Physical Chemistry
- Simulation Methods in Chemistry
- Advanced Characterisation Techniques
- Medicinal Chemistry III
- Principles, Techniques, and Applications of Electrochemistry
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry
- AI and Machine Learning in Chemistry
- Advanced Research Projects
- Industrial Awareness and Skills Development
- Advanced Chemical Biology
- Advanced Functional Materials and Molecules
- Battery Technologies and Their Applications
- Chemically Sensitive Imaging of Materials
- Stereoselective Reactions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling) at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling) at University of Southampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling) at University of Southampton?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MChem Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling) at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling) at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.