Machine Learning in Science MSc

    Machine Learning in Science MSc

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 43,850 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Machine Learning in Science MSc

    About

    Course overview

    The development and use of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionised areas such as computer vision, speech recognition and language processing.

    On this course you will learn how to apply ML and AI techniques to real scientific problems. This will help you build vital skills, enhancing your employability in a rapidly expanding area.

    Graduates of this course will learn how to:

    • identify and use relevant computational tools and programming techniques
    • apply statistical and physical principles to break down algorithms, and explain how they work
    • design strategies for applying machine learning to the analysis of scientific data sets.

    In addition, you will develop a broad set of transferable skills, including communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Previous students of this course have undertaken paid part-time internships with external partners.

    Read what one of our graduates has to say about the course

    You will have the opportunity to develop your own research project on a topic of your choice. Previous projects have looked at:

    • Deep Learning for drug discovery
    • Machine Learning for sustainable solvent selection
    • Quantum reinforcement learning
    • Supervised machine learning on a quantum computer
    • Deep Learning network for fatigue monitoring of wind turbine blades
    • Shaking all over – vibration cancellation at the atomic level
    • Using machine learning to automatically segment the placenta from pregnancy MRI scans
    • Machine learning assisted high-throughput computational screening of metal organic frameworks for biogas upgrading
    • Simulating the Universe
    • Detecting dark matter substructure in galaxies
    • Personalised modelling of cerebral blood flow from multi-modal features for early detection of dementia
    • Machine Learning natural product biosynthesis
    • Advanced natural language processing in Fintech

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate degree2.1 (or international equivalent) in one of the following areas: physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, engineering. A high 2.2, above 56%, (or international equivalent) may be considered if the applicant has relevant work experience or another supporting factor.
    International and EU equivalentsWe accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

    For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.
    IELTS6.5 (6.0 in each element)
    English language requirementsAs well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    Meeting our English language requirements

    If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

    If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

    For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance

    Visa restrictions

    International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    We accept a variety of English language tests and qualifications. The;International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test is one of the most common. The IELTS test includes grades in listening, reading, writing and speaking, plus an overall grade. IELTS requirements for each of our courses are listed in our;course listings.

    We also accept Pearson Test of English (PTE) and TOEFL (IBT) test certificates. Check the table below against the IELTS requirement listed in our course listings to see what grade you will need. You can also;meet our entry requirements through a;presessional English course;with our Centre for English Language Education (CELE).

    Career

    Careers

    We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students.

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Graduate destinations

    Machine learning and artificial intelligence have become central for the economy and society. Our graduates have gone onto data science positions in industry or the financial sector. Some have continued their research to PhD level, while others have returned to their previous employers. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    43,850 / year(s)

    Machine Learning in Science MSc

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Nottingham