MChem (Hons) Chemistry with Computing with placement year in Loughborough United Kingdom | Loughborough University

Often referred to as the central science, chemistry provides deep insights into our world and reaches new heights when integrated with contemporary computing and data science. The MChem Chemistry with Computing program equips you with expertise in both domains, cultivating essential capabilities for today's laboratories. Rapid technological progress and exponential growth in computing capacity have revolutionized chemical research, making computational methods indispensable in both academic studies and industrial applications. This Chemistry with Computing degree delivers comprehensive chemical knowledge while demonstrating how computational chemistry and data analysis techniques can effectively address challenges in fields like materials engineering, computer-aided drug discovery, and big data interpretation. You'll learn from distinguished faculty across our renowned Chemistry and Computer Science departments, with access to cutting-edge STEMLab facilities and advanced computer laboratories. Throughout the program, you'll master organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry while honing hands-on laboratory techniques in our state-of-the-art STEMLab. Starting in your second year, you'll develop programming skills and investigate modern computational approaches to chemical problem-solving.