DC160 · Level 8 · 4 years

Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

413

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About this course

A chemistry degree that adds artificial intelligence, aimed at areas like drug design and new materials.

How long
4 years
What you study
Years 1 and 2 build core chemistry, with biology, physics and maths. You then learn programming, machine learning and how to apply AI to chemistry. Later modules include medicinal chemistry, data mining and AI in the pharmaceutical industry. Final year includes a research project.
Placement and abroad
A six-month INTRA work placement in third year. Students without a placement take an alternative module with industry trips.
Where it can lead
Careers include the pharmaceutical and materials industries, drug discovery, research and development, quality control, teaching and consultancy.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy lab chemistry and are curious about coding and AI.

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About Chemical Sciences

Study of chemical principles, organic, and analytical chemistry

These degrees provide a comprehensive understanding of chemical principles and processes, covering areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry. E.g. Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry.

Points history

2023202420254132026413

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026413Published after the final round
2025 413413477
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O3
  • Lab Science subject or CS: Higher H5 or Ordinary O3

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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