化学通常被认为是技术界的文科学位，是医学，环境，新材料和能源技术领域现代研究的组成部分。化学家研究材料的原子和分子特性，并评估随后的反应。化学与生物化学系提供化学硕士学位和哲学博士学位。学生还可以继续学习加速硕士课程，以开始记录研究生水平的课程，同时仍需完成TU的本科学位。强烈建议那些打算攻读博士学位的论文课程。级别以及打算从事研究型就业的人员。在第一学期末，学生应选择一个研究领域和一个论文导师，他们将指导研究和学生课程的其余工作。
The Master of Science degree provides students with advanced training in chemistry and the analytical skills needed to process and critique complex chemical information. The program requires a set of core courses encompassing the different disciplines of chemistry. Students may complete the remaining unit requirements with coursework in chemistry or may choose a biochemistry concentration, with the additional coursework in that area. The degree program mainly serves students in four categories: those seeking opportunities in the chemical industry requiring training beyond the baccalaureate level, employed chemists who wish to enhance their career potential, future teachers of high school or community college chemistry, and individuals contemplating more advanced graduate study.<br><br>Because of the rapid progress in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry, the department strives to offer a range of courses that cover not only established principles but also recent advances. Through laboratory-based coursework and research opportunities, students are prepared for new developments in experimental methods and instrumentation. They acquire experience reading and analyzing the chemical or biochemical literature in several courses, as well as through a research-based laboratory or computational project (Plan A) or by developing a written literature review (Plan B).