
Program Overview
What is Chemistry with Molecular Modelling? Chemistry with molecular modelling is a chemistry-based creative science course that is used to develop everything from new materials such as superconductors for new batteries, to new drug molecules for the pharmaceutical industry. Without it, many modern science disciplines such as materials science, molecular biology and environmental science would not be possible. Chemistry with molecular modelling embeds computer-modelling techniques and their application to better understand and explore chemistry. Chemistry with Molecular Modelling: The course for you? The course will suit you if you have an interest in science and chemistry in particular, have a logical and inquisitive mind and want to work in industry or research after university. Chemistry with Molecular Modelling at Trinity This degree is designed to train our students with the creative talent and skills required for research and industry. The course provides a broad base in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry so that our graduates have a wide selection of career prospects. This degree also provides students with the unique opportunity to study the fundamentals of modern chemistry, whilst developing computer/ IT skills and applying computer-modelling techniques to explore chemical problems. How competitive: applicants from the EU apply through the CAO and are ranked on points. In round 1 of 2026, places went to applicants with 534 points or more. On Trinity's indicative scale for the IB, that is about 40 points, or about 38 with Higher Level Mathematics at 4 or better, which adds 25. Applicants from outside the EU apply to Trinity directly and are assessed individually.
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Academic Requirements
Requirements checked for 2027 entry
English A: Literature or English A: Language & Literature or English B
SL • Required: 4
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
SL • Required: 5
Physics or Chemistry or Biology or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Geography or Computer Science
HL • Required: 5