BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Computing Bachelor's degree at Loughborough University
BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Computing at Loughborough University combines chemistry fundamentals with computational methods, preparing you for roles where both disciplines intersect.
About this course
Our BSc Chemistry with Computing enables you to build skills in both areas, developing an increasingly vital skillset for modern chemistry. Learn more. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Computing is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Loughborough University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Chemistry graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 85% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Computer Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 86% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Laboratory and Computer Skills 1Compulsory
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Enable students to develop essential laboratory skills that are required in inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. Introduce students to fundamental software packages required for chemical report writing and data manipulation.
- Fundamentals of Physical ChemistryCompulsory
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Introduce fundamental mathematical concepts underlying physical and computational chemistry. Illustrate the basic concepts and applications of thermodynamics and kinetics.
- Fundamental Synthetic ChemistryCompulsory
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Introduce students to the fundamental principles underpinning core synthetic chemistry (organic and inorganic chemistry).
- Spectroscopy and Analysis 1Compulsory
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Introduce the principles and experimental methods of spectroscopy and analytical chemistry as a measurement science.
- Energetics and Equilibria 1Compulsory
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Introduce concepts in thermodynamics, redox and phase equilibria, and to introduce their applications to the understanding of chemical and physical change, and in chemical analysis.
- Structure and Reactivity 1Compulsory
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Introduce the fundamental concepts of structure and how this influences reactivity in organic and inorganic chemistry.
Year 2 6 modules
- Laboratory and Computer Skills 2Compulsory
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Further develop essential laboratory skills from Part A that are required in inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry; introduce basic concepts of computer programming.
- Structural Characterisation, Spectroscopy and AnalysisCompulsory
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Familiarise students with the theory and applications of analytical separation and structural elucidation techniques, and to develop their analytical data manipulation skills.
- Thermodynamics, Kinetics and QuantaCompulsory
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Familiarise students with a variety of modern Physical Chemistry topics and to teach the skills for solving the associated mathematical problems effectively.
- Structure and Reactivity 2Compulsory
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Introduce the major types of chemical reactions in organic and inorganic chemistry, and the relationships between chemical structure, reactivity and behaviour of organic and inorganic compounds.
- Computer ProgrammingCompulsory
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Provide students with a fundamental understanding of the inner workings of computers, as well as the basics of computer programming. Through this, students will gain an understanding of how computer programming is utilised in the field of chemistry. The practical skills necessary for writing computer code to solve chemistry problems will also be provided.
- Computing SkillsCompulsory
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Introduce students to the fundamentals of how computers work and how to use the Python programming language to process and analyse data.
Final year 6 modules
- Investigative Computational ProjectsCompulsory
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Develop research skills through critical assessment of scientific literature and introduction to experimental and computational methods and procedures for undertaking investigative research work.
- Data, Algorithms and Numerical OptimisationCompulsory
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Building on existing programming competence, the aim is to equip students with practical approach to computational problem solving supported by a formal understanding of data structures, algorithm design, and introduction to numerical optimisation and regression.
- Modern Aspects of Organic ChemistryCompulsory
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Review modern methods of organic synthesis and introduce advanced NMR techniques.
- Science CommunicationCompulsory
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Develop a chemistry related activity. Develop confidence and competence in communicating their subject to audiences with different levels of ability and experience. Provide opportunities to devise and develop science projects appropriate to the target audience. Develop the ability to present science through oral and poster presentations.
- Current Trends in Inorganic ChemistryCompulsory
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Make students aware of some major issues and techniques currently at the frontiers of inorganic chemistry.
- Energy, Molecules and ApplicationsCompulsory
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Introduce the student to advanced concepts in physical chemistry, and their application in electrochemistry, photochemistry, computational methods and the properties of materials.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree equips you with skills in both chemistry and computing, a combination increasingly vital in modern chemistry. You'll begin with programming fundamentals in languages like Python and Java, alongside discrete mathematics and computer systems architecture. Year 2 builds your depth in algorithms, databases and software engineering, whilst introducing artificial intelligence and machine learning. In Year 3, you'll choose specialist options such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, systems and networks, or human-computer interaction, culminating in a substantial individual project where you'll design, build and evaluate software in a supervised setting.
Who it's for
This course suits students with strong chemistry and mathematics foundations who want to develop computing skills alongside scientific knowledge. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff band among recent entrants was 128–143 points. You should be comfortable with both laboratory work and programming. The blend of disciplines appeals to those considering careers in computational chemistry, chemical informatics, or related technical fields.
Careers & job market
Across Computer Science courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with 75% in highly skilled roles or continuing their education. Starting salaries typically range from £25,000 to £35,000 at the 15-month mark; after five years, graduates earn between £29,750 and £42,000. These are national figures from Graduate Outcomes and LEO data, not university-specific guarantees. Specialisations in computing, such as Software Engineering, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Web & Mobile, Cloud & DevOps, Games, and HCI, may influence career direction and earning potential.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Computing is offered by Loughborough University, a public university founded in 1909, located in Loughborough. It is studied full-time over 3 years in English. The degree is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body with national recognition, holds a Gold award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023, and is.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Access Loughborough Contextual Offer. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 98% |
| a Baccalaureate | 1% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Loughborough University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Computer Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £27,000 – £31,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £27,000 | £23,000 – £34,500 | 120 |
| 5 years after | £35,500 | £29,000 – £45,500 | 125 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / Junior DeveloperFirst engineering role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Software EngineerShipping features end-to-end · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Lead EngineerOwning systems and mentoring · 5–9 yrs
- 4Principal / Engineering ManagerArchitecture or leading teams · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Computer Science nationally
National figures for Computer Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Computer Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,820 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Natural and social science professionalsSOC 2020 211 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £44,243
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 85; response rate: 75%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Computer Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Boilerplate and scaffolding code
- First-pass tests and docs
- Routine debugging and refactors
- Standard data wrangling
More human than ever
- System design and architecture trade-offs
- Reviewing and owning correctness & security
- Translating fuzzy problems into software
- Leading delivery and mentoring
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Computer Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Tech companies
- Banks & fintech
- Consultancies
- Government (GDS) & startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Computer Science graduates.
Software Developer Placement Programme No experience neededIT Online LearningSoftware Developer - .NET & Azure for Green Energy ProjectsOfgemSoftware Developer Backend (SFIA5)ZaiziSoftware Developer (Mobile Apps) in Guildford - ECM Selection (Holdings) LimitedJava Script WorksSoftware Developer (Contract) – Higher Education Projects (UK)Burman RecruitmentSoftware Developer – Distributed Scheduling & Workload OrchestrationCGG Services (UK) LimitedIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 82.6% · in work or study 100% · continued 86%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Loughborough University
Computing across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Loughborough University
1,024 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Computer Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Loughborough University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Loughborough University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Loughborough University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Loughborough University and gov.uk before you apply.
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