Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

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Local:$ 11.5 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 28.2 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jan 20, 2025
1 place StudyQA ranking:2797 Duration:1 year

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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.

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 eight compulsory core modules are as follows:

  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Mathematics 1
  • Statistics
  • Computer Programming and Numerical Methods
  • Methods of Computer Simulation
  • Electronic Structure Theory
  • Software Development Training

You will also select five optional modules from the following for assessment:

  • Applied Computational Chemistry
  • Biomolecular Simulation
  • Mathematics 2
  • Quantum Mechanics in Condensed Phases
  • Intermolecular Potentials
  • Chemical Informatics
  • Chemical Reaction Dynamics
  • Advanced Statistical Mechanics
  • Advanced Quantum Mechanics

You will also be required to undertake a six-week project, with an allocated supervisor, for which you must submit a project report for assessment. 

Students on the MSc in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (Stand-Alone) are taught alongside the first-year Theory and Modelling in Chemical Sciences (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training) cohort.

Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in chemistry,  physics, materials science or a related discipline, with appropriate background in mathematics, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics.

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.6 out of 4.0.

However, entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent.

If you hold non-UK qualifications and wish to check how your qualifications match these requirements, you can contact the National Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (UK NARIC).

No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.

Applicants with substantial professional experience are welcome.

  • Official transcript(s)
  • CV/résumé
  • Statement of purpose/personal statement: 1,000 to 1,500 words
  • References/letters of recommendation:Three overall, generally academic

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Higher level

Test

Standard level scores

Higher level scores

IELTS Academic 
Institution code: 0713

7.0 Minimum 6.5 per component  7.5  Minimum 7.0 per component 

TOEFL iBT 
Institution code: 0490

100

Minimum component scores:

  • Listening: 22
  • Reading: 24
  • Speaking: 25
  • Writing: 24
110

Minimum component scores:

  • Listening: 22
  • Reading: 24
  • Speaking: 25
  • Writing: 24
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 185

Minimum 176 per component

191 

Minimum 185 per component

Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) 185

Minimum 176 per component

191 

Minimum 185 per component

  • Global Education
  • Hill Foundation Scholarships
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