Chemistry with Molecular Modelling embeds computer-modelling techniques and how they can be applied to understand and explore chemistry. Advancements in molecular modelling have led to an explosive growth in a range of applications. The modelling aspects of this course focus on modelling the structure and reactivity of molecules and solids including:
- The simulation of the structure and properties of materials and nano-materials, including oxides, semiconductors and catalysts
- Modelling of how electrons are arranged in materials and how they behave during chemical reactions
- Modelling organic and bio-organic molecules, including DNA, proteins, drug molecules and computational drug design
- The theory and implementation of different approaches to modelling materials
Graduate skills and career opportunities
A chemistry degree combines specialist practical training with analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills and is excellent preparation for graduates considering a diverse range of career paths.
Our graduates can pursue postgraduate degrees either in the School of Chemistry or in other world-class research institutions. Trinity?s chemistry graduates are highly sought after by the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, which contribute some 20% to Ireland?s exports.
Former graduates of Trinity Chemistry are working in companies such as Henkel, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Bristol Meyers Squib. Patent offices, government advisory and information services, libraries, public analytical laboratories, schools and third-level institutions also employ our chemists.
