Digital Chemistry: AI, Machine Learning, Automation and Robotics MSc

University of Liverpool

The programme will enable students to relate the concepts and techniques of AI, automation, robotics and machine learning to their applications in chemistry research. Students will extend specific skills and knowledge to a level at which they will be prepared for contemporary and pioneering professional practice or further study at the doctoral level.IntroductionDigital Chemistry is a rapidly evolving industry, with AI tools such as machine learning, automation, and robotics accelerating chemical discoveries to address key societal needs and global challenges.Our Digital Chemistry MSc is a cross-disciplinary programme that provides Chemistry graduates with expertise in AI, automation, robotics, and digitalisation in research. Students will develop critical digital skills and apply them across a range of chemical contexts, including pure materials, pharmaceuticals, and formulated materials.Students will have exclusive access to the £81M Materials Innovation Factory, a leading hub for AI-driven Chemistry, automation, and robotics. Introducing students to the fundamentals of chemistry laboratory automation, from creating simulation environments to programming embodied robots for laboratory experiment, takes place in the Central Teaching Laboratory, where outstanding facilities bring hands-on learning to life. The programme also offers valuable industry connections, helping students build professional networks and gain insight into industry applications. Learning is reinforced through authentic assessment, where students complete tasks that simulate real-world scenarios, ensuring they graduate with practical, industry-relevant skills.Why Choose Us?State-of-the-Art Facilities: Gain exclusive access to the £81M Materials Innovation Factory, a cutting-edge hub for AI-driven chemistry, automation, and robotics.World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading researchers who have helped pioneer some of the world’s first fully autonomous laboratories, where AI and robotics collaborate to innovate new molecules.Industry Connections: Build your professional network through partnerships with industry.​ World Leading Teaching Centres: Study in our Central Teaching Laboratory, where outstanding teaching facilities bring hands-on learning to life.Authentic Assessment: Demonstrate that you have met learning outcomes by completing tasks that simulate real-world scenarios.