Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (International) BSc

Year of entry

UCAS code
F113
Start date
September 2026
Delivery type
On campus
Duration
4 years full time
Typical A-level offer
AAB (specific subject requirements)
Full entry requirements

Course overview

Chemistry BSc

Chemistry is a central science that’s at the core of everything we can see, smell, taste and touch around us. From energy to the environment, groundbreaking medicine to cleaning products, chemistry is integral to all aspects of our life, which puts chemical scientists at the forefront of delivering invaluable solutions to global challenges such as climate change, sustainability and health.

The diverse nature of this field – and the widely transferable skills like teamwork and data analysis you’ll develop along the way – means chemistry graduates will always be highly sought after across a wide range of industries worldwide.

Studying a chemistry degree at Leeds will teach you the fundamental concepts of the field alongside a variety of optional modules available, so you can tailor your degree to what really interests you the most. You’ll also be taught by expert academics, with the unique opportunity to get involved in real-world research happening in the University.

Practical work features heavily in this course. As such, you’ll have access to a range of facilities right here on campus including specialist teaching laboratories and research facilities with the latest equipment for synthetic, physical and analytical chemistry to ensure you have the best grounding to head out into your professional career.

Chemistry with AI: Shaping the Future of Science

Now, with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the way we explore and innovate in chemistry is evolving faster than ever before.

At Leeds, we’re facing these innovations head on with this course.

This course uniquely integrates foundational chemistry with cutting-edge AI and machine learning, equipping you with all the tools you’ll need to revolutionise this field.

Study abroad year

This programme gives you the opportunity to undertake a study abroad year as part of your course. It's a lifechanging experience – and your chance to build key professional and personal skills, whilst immersing yourself in another culture and broadening your outlook on life.

Why study at Leeds:

  • Our School’s globally-renowned research feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in digital and automated chemistry.
  • Enhance your skillset and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with a year studying abroad.
  • Access specialist facilities to support your learning, including flow chemistry platforms, liquid handling robotics and state-of-the-art automated reactors developed at Leeds within the Institute of Process Research and Development.
  • Learn vital skills in applying digital and automated chemistry approaches to industrially-relevant challenges such as the discovery of new functional materials, development of sustainable chemical processes and predictive chemistry.
  • Conduct an AI-based individual research project, gaining hands-on experience in the latest technology innovations in an active research environment.
  • Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society ChemSoc where you can meet more of your peers, enjoy social events, join the football or netball team and attend careers events.

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Course details

On this course, you’ll discover how chemistry shapes the world around us, with a wide range of topics to explore. From quantum mechanics to atmospheric chemistry, making organic chemicals to developing medicinal drugs — the scope is huge, giving you the chance to really hone your interests.

AI-driven approaches are reshaping chemical research, enabling scientists to accelerate drug discovery, design eco-friendly materials, and optimise industrial processes with unprecedented efficiency.

This programme will teach you how to harness computational tools to analyse complex chemical data, predict molecular behaviours and automate experiments—paving the way for breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, energy and environmental sustainability.

You'll follow a rigorous curriculum combining core chemistry modules with AI-focused coursework.

In our bespoke laboratory modules, you’ll gain hands-on experience in both experimental chemistry and AI-powered research techniques.

Your journey culminates in a final-year research project, focused on designing new digital chemistry approaches.

You’ll work within internationally-recognised research groups, applying AI to tackle real-world chemical challenges. Step into the future of science—where chemistry meets AI to shape a smarter, more sustainable world.

Each academic year, you'll take a total of 120 credits.

Course structure

The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.

For more information and a full list of typical modules available on this course, please read Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (International) BSc in the course catalogue

Year 1

During your first year, you’ll explore the fundamental principles that underpin chemistry and artificial intelligence. You’ll also begin to develop skills as an experimental chemist in our teaching labs, learning to:

  • safely handle reagents/solvents and manipulate laboratory apparatus
  • synthesize inorganic and organic molecules of straightforward structural complexity
  • determine structure using spectroscopic data such as infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
  • record data and physical measurements and comment on their precision and accuracy
  • use PC-based spreadsheets, graphics and word-processing packages to manipulate and plot data and to prepare reports

At the end of year 1, our flexible degree structure offers you the opportunity to transfer onto our degree courses in medicinal chemistry or choose variants with industrial or international placements.

Compulsory modules

Introduction to Modern Chemistry (20 credits) – This module will provide a concise introduction to modern chemistry with an initial focus on a qualitative appreciation of electronic structure and how it determines the chemical and structural properties of matter. You’ll also get an introduction to chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, organic structures and mechanisms and the chemistry of transition metal-ligand complexes.

Chemistry and Chemists for a Sustainable Future (20 credits) – Explore current chemical research in areas like sustainability and the ethical issues surrounding science. You’ll develop skills in identifying and reading scientific literature, presenting science in different formats and for different audiences alongside transferrable skills like coding and self-reflection.

Introduction to Practical Chemistry and Research Skills for Chemistry and Artificial Intelligence (30 credits) – Develop your practical skills, conducting a range of experiments in our teaching labs. Through a series of lectures and workshops, you’ll learn how to use a range of equipment and build up your experience in presenting scientific reports, data analysis and appropriate IT.

Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter (10 credits) – This module will build upon the ‘Introduction to Modern Chemistry’ module, exploring areas in structural, physical and inorganic chemistry. On completion of this module, you’ll have an understanding of key sub-disciplines of chemistry including spectroscopy and electronic energy levels, IR and structure determination, periodicity and main-group chemistry, states of matter and phase behaviour and phase equilibria and chromatography.

You’ll also be able to appreciate how these ideas have relevance to modern society through selected illustrative examples and be able to apply these concepts to a range of problems in a linked programme of workshops and tutorials.

Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology and Synthesis (10 credits) – Build a broad foundation of knowledge in organic chemistry. You’ll cover the mechanistic basis and application of key organic reactions including nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution and addition reactions, eliminations, oxidation and reduction and key functional group interconversions.

Chemistry of the Material World (10 credits) – Explore both physical and inorganic chemistry, including analysis and understanding of the kinetics and thermodynamics of chemical reactions, molecular energy levels and their origin and transition metal chemistry for materials.

Optional modules

You’ll choose from one of the following pathway options, depending on your maths ability.

Pathway A

Mathematics for Scientists (10 credits) – Mathematical knowledge and skills are essential for the successful training of scientists and important for the professional life of scientists. This module will be taken by science students who do not have grade B or above in A level mathematics (or equivalent) to raise the mathematical competence of those students to that base level.

Introduction into Python for Machine Learning (10 credits) – Gain the foundations to understand and use one of the most popular programming languages used in Machine Learning/AI. Throughout the module, you’ll develop a good understanding of how Python works and be able to use it to write a program that can solve scientific problems.

You may cover topics such as control structures, data types and data structures to implementing machine learning algorithms and importing and using libraries. You’ll also learn how to access data from the web or databases and graphically display that data.

Pathway B

Applications of Artificial Intelligence (10 credits) – This module introduces key concepts in artificial intelligence (AI), exploring the differences between narrow AI, which excels at specific tasks, and general AI, which aims to replicate human-like cognitive abilities. Through real-world examples from scientific applications, students will gain insight into the various classes of AI systems, such as expert systems, neural networks, and reinforcement learning models. The module emphasizes how AI is transforming scientific fields, including physics, and chemistry, and highlights the ethical considerations and limitations associated with AI technologies.

Introduction into Python for Machine Learning (10 credits) – Gain the foundations to understand and use one of the most popular programming languages used in Machine Learning/AI. Throughout the module, you’ll develop a good understanding of how Python works and be able to use it to write a program that can solve scientific problems.

You may cover topics such as control structures, data types and data structures to implementing machine learning algorithms and importing and using libraries. You’ll also learn how to access data from the web or databases and graphically display that data.

Year 2

In your second year, you’ll build upon these foundations and cover various aspects of chemistry.

All of the lecture-based modules are backed up by extensive practical sessions in the laboratory, allowing you to perform experiments that complement the material taught to you in the lectures and develop experimental skills. In addition, workshops and tutorial or seminar groups are used to support the teaching, so you get regular feedback from the academic staff helping you solve any problems that you might have with a particular topic.

Compulsory modules

Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life (20 credits) – Examine how the shapes of organic molecules impact their physical properties and reactivity. You'll be introduced to new classes of reactions such as pericyclic reactions and enols/enolates as reactive carbon-centred nucleophiles. You’ll also cover heterocyclic chemistry principles which play a role in biological systems like DNA, enzymes and coenzymes.

Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change (20 credits) – The module has two components. One is concerned with chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, illustrated using societally important applications, for example atmospheric chemistry and combustion.

The other component covers quantum mechanics and molecular bonding. Starting from the postulates of quantum mechanics and building from simple models to atoms, to molecules, you’ll learn how and why chemical bonding occurs.

The module builds on concepts of energy storage, states of matter and chemical change.

Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemists and Artificial Intelligence (40 credits) – Throughout this module, you’ll develop skills to: (i) undertake a selection of experiments in the synthetic and physical chemistry laboratories that link to the theory you’re learning and develop good laboratory technique (ii) build transferable skills including data analysis and coding alongside an understanding of intellectual property, enterprise, sustainability and ethical issues.

Your practical work includes some core synthetic and analytical practicals, in addition to some bespoke experiments that connect practical chemistry to AI.

Chemistry of Materials: What They Are and How We Know (10 credits) – Gain an understanding of inorganic solid-state structures and materials and how they are synthesised, characterised and understood. Important characterisation and structure determination techniques will be addressed, with a focus on illustrative examples that highlight structure-property relationships and the importance and diversity of materials applications to be found in everyday life.

Organometallics: From Bonding to Catalysis (10 credits) – Build upon organic and inorganic chemistry learned in year 1, with focus on the structure and reactivity of organo-main group molecules and organo-transition metal complexes, and on the increasingly important application of these species as reagents and/or catalysts in synthetic organic chemistry.

Machine Learning Fundamentals with Applications in Science and Engineering (20 credits) – We'll introduce basic techniques from statistical machine learning for classification and regression using Python.

Throughout the module, you may cover areas like loss functions, optimisation, gradient decent, linear regression, logistic regression, support vector machines, decision trees, bayesian learning and basic neural networks.

You could also learn how to assess the error of a fitted model and explain the fitting algorithm. You’ll also use software packages to perform classification and regression tasks, as well as carrying out a simple statistical model analysis of data in science and engineering.

Year 3

You’ll have the opportunity to apply to spend a year studying abroad at one of our many partner institutions. Studying abroad is an invaluable opportunity to experience another culture, make new friends and build essential life skills that could transfer into your professional career. It’s important to note, study abroad places are not guaranteed.

Year 4

During your final year, you’ll advance your skills and knowledge learned in the previous years. You’ll also undertake a research project, which allows you to follow your interests and investigate a topic at the cutting edge of chemistry, as well as further develop transferable skills such as communication and time management. You’ll work collaboratively with your supervisors throughout the project, who’ll be experts in your particular research area.

Compulsory modules

BSc Research Project (40 credits) – This is your chance to conduct an investigative project that is an application of AI to a chemistry problem.

You’ll get an immersive and hands-on experience in the cutting-edge field of AI in chemistry. You’ll engage in original research, leveraging combinations of computational techniques, algorithms and advanced software tools to explore complex chemical systems.

This module not only enhances your research skills but also encourages innovation in applying AI methodologies to address real-world chemical challenges in areas such as drug discovery, materials chemistry and sustainable process development.

Deep Learning Fundamentals with Applications in Science and Engineering (20 credits) – The module introduces the field of deep learning, giving you the practical skills and expertise to use neural networks to solve problems in science and engineering.

Throughout this module, you may cover areas such as perceptron in Python, using Tensorflow/PyTorch, computation graphs, multilayer neural networks, using GPU’s, hyperparameter tuning and convolutional neural networks.

Once you’ve finished the module, you’ll understand fundamental concepts and methods of deep learning – and its current limitations. You’ll also be able to critically evaluate systems using standard performance metrics and apply your learned knowledge to solve real-world scientific or engineering problems.

Optional modules

You’ll choose two of the following optional modules.

Please note: The modules listed below are indicative of typical options and some of these options may not be available, depending on other modules you have selected already.

Extended Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (30 credits) – Learn core material such as advanced organometallics and catalysis, including homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. You’ll study topics including, for example, electrochemistry, f-block chemistry, supramolecular chemistry and properties and applications of inorganic solid-state materials.

Extended Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry (30 credits) – Explore material such as advanced synthetic methods including use of protecting groups and chemical technologies including flow chemistry and parallel chemistry. You’ll study topics including reactive intermediates, solvent and solvent effects, process optimisation, bio-organic chemistry, synthesis, analysis and commercial application of polymers, and polymeric materials.


Extended Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry (30 credits) – Cover areas in statistical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics and dynamics whilst studying topics like computational and theoretical chemistry, soft matter including amphiphile self-assembly, electronic spectroscopy of atoms and molecules and atmospheric chemistry.

Summer internships

As a student in our Faculty, you’ll have the unique opportunity to do a paid summer internship. It’s your chance to get involved in the real-world research projects happening in and around the University – and advance your own professional skills in research and experimentation.

Want to find out more? Check out what our recent students got up to on their summer internships.

Learning and teaching

As a chemistry student at Leeds, we ensure that you benefit from a wide range of teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, group tutorials and practical lab work.

Laboratory classes and project work allow you to gain first-hand experience investigating and applying material from your lectures and tutorials to real-life work situations. There’s a strong emphasis on developing chemistry-specific practical and investigative skills in both teaching laboratories 1-1 ½ days per week on average. Together, they will equip you with in-depth knowledge, key practical skills and transferable skills that will help you secure a graduate job. Our close links with industry also mean that you have direct contact with industry and potential employers from an early stage in your course.

You’ll be assigned a personal tutor to guide you through your studies, and you'll receive support from fellow students through our peer mentoring scheme. Peer mentors are students who are on your course but studying in years 2, 3 or 4. They’ll help you when you arrive at university and throughout your first year.

Specialist facilities

To support your practical work, our School offers excellent facilities and technical support with a range of dedicated equipment for digital chemistry research. These include automated and self-optimising continuous flow platforms with integrated process analytical technologies (HPLC, GCMS, NMR, GPC, UV-Vis); a range of liquid handling robotics for reaction screening and enzyme assays; industry-standard scale-up facilities with digital twin integration.

The Chemistry building also houses computer clusters, where you can process and model your data under expert supervision. We also provide access to dedicated software for experimental design, and our own bespoke reactor control software and machine learning algorithms.

We also have two teaching laboratories for teaching state-of-the-art methods in practical chemistry.

The Priestley laboratory provides training in synthetic chemistry where you’ll be provided with laboratory coats, PPE and equipment to conduct practical work in fumehoods, mimicking the practice of doing synthetic chemistry in research and industry to make chemicals used as materials and pharmaceutical drugs.

The Porter laboratory gives you access to instrumentation to be trained in chemical analysis and computational chemistry by doing experiments that include reaction kinetics, gas-phase chemistry, spectroscopy and computational modelling.

Our research facilities, which you may benefit from during your project work, include the latest equipment for synthetic, physical and analytical chemistry, 500 and 600 MHz NMR machines, cutting-edge Mass Spectrometry (MS) facilities, a CCD-based X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscope and a purification laboratory.

On this course, you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.

Assessment

The types of assessment used for each module aim to measure the learning outcomes we want you to achieve.

Modules teaching chemical theory will usually have formal end-of-semester exams, although for some topics coursework will be more appropriate and used instead. The majority of skills-based modules will be assessed by coursework. There will be a variety of assessment methods used, such as essay writing, presenting work and working in groups, to align with the transferable skills being taught.

There’s a significant laboratory component to our chemistry degrees which equates to 1-1½ days per week. You'll complete either a short proforma summary or a longer ‘lab report’ for each experiment. These proformas and reports are the basis of a continuous assessment method with regular deadlines throughout each semester. The laboratory assessment accounts for about 20% of the overall assessment in years 1 to 4 (excluding placement year).

Your research project will include a variety of authentic assessment methods which could include an assessment of your project results, writing a project report and presenting your project findings.

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB including Chemistry.

Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.

Extended Project Qualification, International Project Qualification and Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: Grade A plus ABB at A-level including A in Chemistry.

GCSE: English Language grade 4 (C) and Mathematics grade 6 (B) or higher, or an equivalent English language and Mathematics qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English instead of GCSE English.

Alternative qualification

Access to HE Diploma

Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, 30 credits with Distinction and the remaining 15 credits with Merit or above. Must contain a significant number of Chemistry and Mathematics modules.

BTEC

D*DD with a significant number of Chemical and Scientific modules.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3 M1 M2 in 3 principal subjects including Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate

6,6,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry.

Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level)

H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 including Chemistry.

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers

Suitable combinations of Scottish Higher and Advanced Highers are acceptable, though Chemistry must be presented at Advanced Higher level. Typically A at Advanced Higher Level and AABBB at Higher Level.

T-Levels

We do not accept T Levels as entry onto this course. You might be considered for entry to one of our foundation year courses.

Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.

Alternative entry

We’re committed to identifying the best possible applicants, regardless of personal circumstances or background.

Access to Leeds is a contextual admissions scheme which accepts applications from individuals who might be from low income households, in the first generation of their immediate family to apply to higher education, or have had their studies disrupted.

If you live in a neighbourhood where there is low participation in higher education, we may be able to give priority to your application.

Find out more about Access to Leeds and contextual admissions.

Typical Access to Leeds A Level offer: BBB including Chemistry and a pass in the Access to Leeds scheme. For alternative qualification offers please contact the admissions team.

Foundation years

If you do not have the formal qualifications for immediate entry to one of our degrees, you may be able to progress through a foundation year. A Foundation Year is the first year of an extended degree. We’ve designed these courses for applicants whose backgrounds mean they are less likely to attend university and who don’t meet the typical entry requirements for an undergraduate degree.

We offer a Studies in Science with Foundation Year BSc for students without science and mathematics qualifications.

You could also study our Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year BSc which is for applicants whose background is less represented at university.

On successful completion of your foundation year, you will be able to progress onto your chosen course.

Alternative Entry Scheme for mature applicants

If you are a mature applicant and you don’t have the required A Levels or GCSE English and Math qualifications, you can complete our Alternative Entry Scheme (subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for the scheme). As part of this, you may be asked to take tests in English and maths and to write an essay.

Further information on the support available for mature students can be found at https://www.leeds.ac.uk/mature-students.

For alternative qualification offers please contact the admissions

International

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For more information, please contact the Admissions Team.

International Foundation Year

International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may be able to study the University of Leeds International Foundation Year. This gives you the opportunity to study on campus, be taught by University of Leeds academics and progress onto a wide range of Leeds undergraduate courses. Find out more about International Foundation Year programmes.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any one component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.


Improve your English
If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this programme, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

Fees

UK: To be confirmed

International: To be confirmed

Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2025/26
The fee for UK undergraduate students is decided by the Government and may vary if policy changes. The fee may increase in future years of your course in line with inflation, and as permitted by law.

Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2025/26 will be £9,535.

The tuition fee for the following programmes with an integrated foundation year is £5,760 for the foundation year, and £9,535 for subsequent years of study:
•    Business Studies with Foundation Year BSC
•    Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year BA
•    Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education BA
•    Social Science (foundation year) BA
 

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students starting in 2025/26
Tuition fees for international students for 2025/26 are available on individual course pages.
 

Tuition fees for a study abroad or work placement year
If you take a study abroad or work placement year, you’ll pay a reduced tuition fee during this period. For more information, see Study abroad and work placement tuition fees and loans.

Read more about paying fees and charges.

Additional cost information

The School of Chemistry will provide you with personal protective equipment and laboratory notebooks you’ll need to undertake laboratory work. You’ll also have access to a vast supply of books, academic journals and periodicals from the university libraries however you may wish to purchase some books that are recommended on the course.

This course requires work using a range of relevant software which is provided by the university. We also use a blended learning model where you’ll need to access course materials and video conferences using a computer or mobile device (e.g. laptop, tablet, smartphone).

You’ll have access to the extensive IT facilities on campus including 24/7 computer clusters with everything you need to complete your work however you may wish to purchase your own computer.

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page.

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page.

Scholarships and financial support

If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There is help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Find out more in our Undergraduate funding overview.

Applying

Apply to this course and check the deadline for applications through the UCAS website.

We may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Availability of courses in UCAS Extra will be detailed on UCAS at the appropriate stage in the cycle.

Admissions guidance

Read our admissions guidance about applying and writing your personal statement.

What happens after you’ve applied

You can keep up to date with the progress of your application through UCAS.

UCAS will notify you when we make a decision on your application. If you receive an offer, you can inform us of your decision to accept or decline your place through UCAS.

How long will it take to receive a decision

We typically receive a high number of applications to our courses. For applications submitted by the January UCAS deadline, UCAS asks universities to make decisions by mid-May at the latest.

Offer holder events

If you receive an offer from us, you’ll be invited to an offer holder event. This event is more in-depth than an open day. It gives you the chance to learn more about your course and get your questions answered by academic staff and students. Plus, you can explore our campus, facilities and accommodation.

International applicants

International students apply through UCAS in the same way as UK students.

We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa.

Read about visas, immigration and other information here.

If you’re unsure about the application process, contact the admissions team for help.

Admissions policy

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Career opportunities

Companies from different sectors are investing heavily in AI chemistry technologies that have the potential to transform chemical/process discovery and development. Therefore, there is a growing demand for specialists who can integrate chemistry, data science and automation expertise to enable adoption of these new technologies within industry.

This means the employment opportunities available to you with this degree are extensive across numerous industries, with the potential to take you all over the world.

Plus, University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2024, High Fliers Research, meaning our graduates are highly sought after by some of the most reputable companies in the field.

The skills and knowledge you’ll develop on this programme in both AI and chemistry will equip you with these industrially-relevant expertise, and will provide career opportunities in a variety of roles across a wide range of sectors, including:

Roles:

  • Chemical data scientist/analyst
  • Automation specialist
  • Machine learning specialist
  • Computational chemist

Sectors:

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Agrochemical
  • Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Chemical technology
  • Data science
  • Instrumentation
  • Contract research

Careers support

At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one. We have a wide range of careers resources — including our award-winning Employability Team who are in contact with many employers around the country and advertise placements and jobs. They are also on hand to provide guidance and support, ensuring you are prepared to take your next steps after graduation and help get you where you want to be.

  • Employability events – we run a full range of events including careers fairs in specialist areas and across broader industries — all with employers who are actively recruiting for roles.

  • MyCareer system – on your course and after you graduate, you’ll have access to a dedicated careers portal where you can book appointments with our team, get information on careers and see job vacancies and upcoming events.

  • Qualified careers consultants – gain guidance, support and information to help you choose a career path. You’ll have access to 1-2-1 meetings and events to learn how to find employers to target, write your CV and cover letter, research before interviews and brush up on your interview skills.

  • Opportunities at Leeds – there are plenty of exciting opportunities offered by our Leeds University Union, including volunteering and over 300 clubs and societies to get involved in.

Explore more about your employability opportunities at the University of Leeds.

You'll also have full access to the University’s Careers Centre, which is one of the largest in the country.