UG Prospectus Supplement 2021

General Information The BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence is run by theDCUSchool of Chemical Sciences in collaborationwith theDCUSchool of Computing. In this ground-breaking degree, one of the first of its kind, youwill learn both the chemistry and computing skills needed to harness the enormous potential of applying artificial intelligence to chemistry. Why Is It Exciting? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising howdrugs andmaterials are discovered, developed and produced. For example, it is helping drug development scientists bring Covid-19 vaccines tomarket faster, by rapidly accelerating potential vaccine discoveries, identifying potential side effects, andmaking the production process faster. That’s not all, as globally, scientists are beginning to unlock the power of AI to help themfind new medicines and sustainablematerials. In fact, they are creating a new tomorrow. WhatWill I Study? Youwill begin studying a variety of chemistry topics in Years 1 and 2. You will study the fundamental basics 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 awater pollution event, and somuch more. Our student-focused laboratory practical sessions are a combination of wet labs and virtual components. In these youwill 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, withmodules in programming andmachine learning throughout Years 2-4. In Year 3 youwill have the opportunity towork in industry as part of our industrial training programme (INTRA). In Years 3 and 4 youwill also study the skills and theory you need to apply AI to chemistry. Amajor element of final year is the capstone research project, inwhich you get to pursue independent research in an area of applied chemistry. Entry viaDC163 Chemical Sciences General Entry BSc inChemistrywithArtificial Intelligence 30 NEW SPECIALISM