Chemistry with Industrial Placement MSci

Within this module you will be introduced to the field of drug design, highlighting the aspects where computational approaches, and especially AI-based techniques, can be applied.

Areas that will be covered include quantitative structure-activity relationships, molecular docking, biomolecular simulation and protein structure prediction. Wider implications, such as AI and ethics in molecular discovery applications, will be considered. You will take part in computer laboratory sessions featuring a range of applications of machine learning to drug design.

By the end of this module, you will be able to apply effective time management strategies to prioritise tasks, allocate appropriate time for each activity, and meet deadlines consistently.

This module introduces applications of computational modelling techniques to molecules and materials research. This will focus on functional materials such as semiconductors and energy materials and their structure-property relations, for which atomistic simulations can provide insight and understanding for their design, development and optimisation.

Applied techniques will include quantum chemical calculations, molecular dynamics and the use of machine-learned models, computer laboratory sessions will provide the opportunity for hands-on experience of these methods.

This module provides you with an understanding of how external stimuli can control the electronic states of materials and their functional properties, with a particular focus on how these materials will enable our transition to a sustainable society.

The module will explore a diverse range of functional properties and applications, including magnetism, photovoltaics, and photocatalysis.

Throughout this module you will learn and understand how to solve quantitative and algebraic problems for chemical situations, and confidently discuss their use in modern devices.

The purpose of our Nanomaterials module is to allow you to appreciate the variety of properties that can be created by changing the dimensions of material. The module will explore a range of nanomaterials with an emphasis on carbon-based materials including diamond, graphene, fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, and will link different physicochemical and structural properties with the modern applications of these materials.

In this module, yYou’ll learn to compare and contrast methods of production of nanomaterials, and select appropriate methods of their characterisation. You’ll also be able to understand and explain changes in the structure and bonding at the nanoscale.

In this module, you will develop the tools to understand the fundamental covalent and non-covalent interactions that govern the atomically precise assembly of supramolecular materials. You will explore a diverse range of systems, including mechanically interlocked molecules and self-assembly at interfaces.

You will also investigate cutting-edge technologies used to characterise these materials and learn how to design them with specific structural and functional properties. By the end of the module, you will be able to predict how molecular interactions drive self-assembly and contribute to the development of advanced functional materials.

Explore the synthesis of a variety of natural (and unnatural) compounds of relevance to biology and medicine, with reference to the goals and achievements of contemporary organic synthesis through a range of case studies. There is an emphasis on the use of modern synthetic methodology to address problems such as chemoselectivity, regiocontrol, stereoselectivity, atom economy and sustainability.

You will also study the application of new methodology for the rapid, efficient and highly selective construction of a range of target compounds - particularly those that display significant biological activity. There will also be an opportunity to address how a greater understanding of mechanism is important in modern organic chemistry. This module is assessed by a two hour exam.

In this module, you will explore the forefront of chemical biology, exploring the mechanisms behind the biosynthesis of a diverse range of natural products and the engineering of biological molecules to develop innovative new therapies. You will investigate cutting-edge techniques in disease treatment that leverage designer biological molecules as therapeutics.

By the end of the module, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how these advanced strategies are revolutionising therapeutics and paving the way for future medical breakthroughs.

Explore the journey from technical innovation to successful commercial enterprise. In this module you will gain insight into the key factors that drive innovation, including idea evaluation, intellectual property, market awareness, and strategic management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the pathways to market from both academic and industrial perspectives.

You will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in creative thinking, persuasive communication, and selling skills by developing and pitching a new product, service, or business concept to a target audience. You’ll critically assess how large chemistry-based companies manage innovation, and explain how organisational structures and strategies are used to generate value for both the company and its customers.

The module provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge for real-world application after graduation.