Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence

at Dublin City University

The BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence is run by the DCU School of Chemical Sciences in collaboration with the DCU School of Computing.

In years 1 and 2, you’ll study the fundamental basis of chemistry, and build on this to learn:

• how medicines work
• what causes climate change
• how to drive reactions to go faster
• how to determine the source of a water pollution event
• and much more.

Our student-focused laboratory practical sessions are a combination of wet labs and virtual components. In these you’ll learn in small student groups, assisted by fully trained laboratory tutors and our award-winning technical team, getting hands-on experience on the instruments and techniques used in industry. The AI strand begins in Year 2, with modules in programming and machine learning throughout Years 2-4.

In third year you’ll get to work in industry as part of our industrial training programme (INTRA). In years 3 and 4, you’ll also study the skills and theory you need to apply AI to chemistry.  A major element of final year is the capstone research project, in which you get to pursue independent research in an area of applied chemistry.

AI is already at the heart of many transformational molecular discovery and technical applications, typically employing a combination of data analytics and machine learning. You’ll explore AI applications in chemistry using massive datasets, powerful computing architectures and advanced learning algorithms to develop your understanding of how to apply AI techniques and technologies in a modern chemistry setting.

Applicants to this course must apply via DC163 Chemical Sciences General Entry

The Chemical Sciences General Entry programme will provide you with the opportunity to study different types of chemistry, so that you can discover which aspects of chemistry inspire you most before choosing your degree specialism. 

The cost of studying at Dublin City University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay ‚¬15,000 annually, to study in Dublin City University.

Given the scale of the chemical pharmaceutical industry in Ireland and globally, chemistry graduates are always highly sought after. Those who choose to study chemistry with AI will find themselves in particularly high demand, given industry needs and a dearth of chemists with specialist AI know how. Graduates could opt to work for large multinational companies in the pharmaceutical or materials sectors, but could also choose to join a start-up that needs an AI specialist to help direct its activities or a small-to-medium-size company that needs desk chemists with an AI specialism.