UG Prospectus 2025

56 WhyDCU? − Award-winning technical team (RSC 2019Higher Education Technical Excellence Award) − Award-winning undergraduate teachings labs under the Irish Laboratory Awards (ILA) programme − 6month paidwork placement (INTRA) − Access tomodern, industry- standard, analytical equipment − Modern course integrating emerging new technologies and transversal skills − Access tomodern commercial software for usingAI in drug design or development of novel materials − This unique combination of chemistry and artificial intelligence is the first course of its kind in Ireland About You Do you have an interest in chemistry andwonder hownew innovations are driven in this field? If you are looking for a career at the cutting edge of new developments in chemical sciences, then the BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence is the course for you. Additional Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see page 174), the following entry requirements apply: minimum of O3 or H6 inMathematics PLUS minimumof O3 or H5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Computer Science. Understanding: Chemistry withArtificial Intelligence Chemistry is all around us, and is key to the development of newmaterials and processes, such as new sustainable polymers, sensors for environmental applications, or procedures for production of medicines, to name just a few. Use of artificial intelligence enables chemists tomake effective and efficient predictions, through data analysis, machine learning or full AI approaches.  On the BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence, youwill learn the chemistry knowledge and computing skills needed to harness the enormous potential of applying AI in the chemical sciences. Graduates will be chemists that are capable of handling very large data sets, making predictions and interrogating outputs fromartificial intelligencemodels. This skillset can be applied across the broad spectrum of chemical sciences applications. Course Structure Year 1 provides the essential background knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. These are of vital importance in later years. Working in the laboratory plays a vital role in your learning. In Year 2, themainstreamchemistry topics are further developed, with modules in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, as well as biochemistry. Year 2 is when the artificial intelligence strand begins, withmodules in programming and linear algebra.  In Year 3 you continue to strengthen your knowledge of core chemistry, including separation techniques, medicinal chemistry and computational chemistry, as well as advanced programming andmachine learning. The final year of the course concentrates on your knowledge and practical development of chemistry with artificial intelligence, applied to the pharmaceutical industry or environmental applications. A major element in Year 4 is your individual research project, which consists of a literature survey on a particular topic, followed by laboratory and bench-based researchwork in your area of interest. INTRAWork Placement In Year 3, youwill have the opportunity to undertake a 6month long paid work placement (INTRA) giving you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability, and apply your knowledge and skills in the real world. Our experience has been that students who have been on INTRA have a significant competitive edgewhen seeking employment after graduation. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/intra BSc inChemistrywithArtificial Intelligence Harnessing the potential of AI to revolutionise howdrugs andmaterials are discovered, developed and produced