Chemistry with Computing (with placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Chemistry, the so-called "central science", allows us to gain a rich understanding of the world around us and becomes even more powerful when combined with modern computer technology and data science. Our Chemistry with Computing programme enables you to build skills in both areas, developing an increasingly vital skillset for the modern laboratory.

Technological advances and dramatic increases in computer power have transformed the way we do chemistry, with computation playing an ever more important role in research and the chemical industry.

Our degree in Chemistry with Computing will not only provide a solid understanding of chemistry, but also teach how modern techniques in computational chemistry and data analysis can be put to optimal use to solve chemical problems – for example in materials design, in-silico drug development, and the analysis of large data sets.

As a student in Chemistry with Computing, you will be taught by experts in our highly respected departments of Chemistry and Computer Science. You will also enjoy access to our state-of-the-art STEMLab facilities and high-quality computer labs.

Over the duration of the course you will study organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry and develop your practical laboratory skills. From the second year onwards you will learn computer programming and explore various techniques in modern computer-assisted chemistry.

As a student of chemistry at Loughborough you will benefit from high levels of pastoral support, a peer-mentoring scheme, and the compelling insights of our renowned academic staff, many of whom are active in research with far-reaching impact. You will also benefit from Loughborough’s expertise in computer science and enjoy access to excellent computing facilities.

[Dr Felix Plasser provides an introduction to the course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbX0845zhRc)

### What's the difference between MChem and BSc?

Both the Chemistry with Computing BSc (Hons) and the Chemistry with Computing MChem (Hons) are orientated towards the practice of chemistry in the world outside the University. Our BSc programme equips you for employment in chemistry, scientific and other sectors. The MChem course prepares you for pursuing a PhD or for a career in industrial research.

[Chemistry with Computing MChem](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/chemistry-with-computing-mchem/)

## Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Loughborough University offers undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.

[What's the difference, and which one should you study?](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/campaigns/chemical-engineering-chemistry/)