The course is based on the Chemistry degree. Core components of the Chemistry degree are taken along with special molecular modelling courses, practical work and project work.

The degree is fundamentally chemistry-based and so the opportunities available to regular chemistry graduates remain open (see TR071 - Chemistry). In addition the specially developed computational skills make graduates an attractive prospect for employers both within computing environments and in other professions. Career opportunities range from teaching and research to working in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, one of the largest and fastest growing sectors of the Irish economy. Chemists also fits comfortably into management and business. Examples of industries where people are employed directly in scientific computing include: pharmaceutical (computational drug design), chemical (developing catalysts), materials chemistry (semi-conductors/magnetic materials), financial services and meteorology.