3-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering - Transfer to Master of Science - Chemistry with Computing

Program Description

Build a future by studying in the UK, with a pathway course at Kaplan International College (KIC) London. Situated in the world’s top academic city (QS Best Student Cities 2019), the College will prepare students for a university degree, and for a successful career.

Study at one of the most respected international colleges in London, and progress to one of 8 universities, including the University of Bristol.

The University of Bristol is a highly ranked Russell Group university with a fantastic reputation. Students will join a global community of students from more than 150 countries, and enjoy life in one of the UK’s most exciting cities.

Modern chemistry relies on the latest computer technologies to address global challenges facing the environment and human society. The MSci Chemistry with Scientific Computing combines study of the structure and synthesis of matter with development of computational and data analysis skills. It creates a new kind of scientist – one with a firm foundation in chemistry, a sound appreciation of scientific computing and an understanding of what can be achieved by combining them.

The course offers a unique combination of units and projects, incorporating coding, machine learning and high-performance computing, as well as fundamental concepts in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, and applications in analytical, environmental, materials and theoretical chemistry.

The MSci course is suited to students if they want to gain a solid foundation for a career in coding, scientific computing, the chemical industry or research. They will learn to design experiments, interpret results and apply computing skills to problems in chemistry. Students will also take units in communications and mathematics and work on group projects, researching and addressing problems faced in different sectors.

The course builds toward an independent research project. Students will collaborate with leading academics and their research teams, who are experts in computing and in chemistry, to address a current problem in chemistry. For example students may consider global warming, antibiotic resistance or fundamental understanding of chemical reactions.

Bristol has one of the biggest groups of computational chemists in the country. Units will be taught be taught by experts in fundamental chemistry, computational chemistry, scientific computing and research software engineering; the application of computing skills in chemistry will be emphasised throughout the chemistry units.