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University of Oxford: Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

Institution University of Oxford
Department Chemistry
Web http://www.ox.ac.uk/study
Email graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)1865 270059
Study type Taught

Summary

The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2024). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.

The three primary activities in theoretical and computational chemistry are development of new theory, implementation of methods as reliable software, and application of such methods to a host of challenges in chemical and related sciences. The MSc aims to train new research students to be able to deliver these outcomes.

The MSc consists of a set of training modules and a short project. You will take the following compulsory core modules:

  • Mathematics I

  • Quantum Mechanics

  • Statistical Mechanics

  • Introduction to Programming

  • Applied Statistics

  • Methods of Computer Simulation

  • Electronic Structure Theory

  • Software Development.

You will also select a number of optional courses (currently five), which may include:

  • Applied Computational Chemistry

  • Biomolecular Simulation

  • Mathematics II

  • Quantum Mechanics in Condensed Phases

  • Intermolecular Potentials

  • Chemical Reaction Dynamics

  • Advanced Quantum Mechanics

  • Advanced Statistical Mechanics

  • Machine-learning in Materials Chemistry.

Each module consists of several lectures/classes and a piece of assessed coursework or a written examination.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake one short project with an allocated supervisor. This typically takes a few weeks in either the Easter or Summer vacations. A list of possible supervisors and projects will be provided to select a topic from.

MSc

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