Chemistry

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• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• BioWorks Grant Opportunity
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Chemistry?

• Contribute to research & development that can improve people’s lives
• Use sophisticated testing techniques, such as:
  • Chromatography
  • Spectroscopy
  • Physical or chemical separation techniques
• Work as part of a team led by chemists & chemical engineers who manage projects & evaluate the work of team contributors
• Help develop more efficient production processes for manufacturing
• Be able to choose a specialization, for example:
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • General chemistry
  • Organic or inorganic chemistry
  • Physical chemistry

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Think critically about different ways to solve problems
• Analyze chemicals & other substances
• Conduct chemical & physical experiments; interpret & document the results
• Handle chemicals & dispose of them safely
• Maintain laboratory equipment & instruments

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You will use both science & math in your work.
• You will likely work in laboratories where you must follow proper procedures to avoid exposure to potentially harmful chemicals
• Most chemical technicians work full time and may need to work extra hours occasionally, depending on experiment requirements or deadlines.
• Personality traits important to chemical technicians include:
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility
  • Dependability
• After earning your A.S. in Chemistry, you will have the first 2 years of the college curriculum you need to transfer to a university and complete a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Associate of Science in Chemistry

BioWorks Grant Opportunity

BioWorks of North Texas has partnered with TCC to build career pathways in biotechnology and healthcare. The U.S. Economic Development Administration supports BioWorks by funding the Good Jobs Challenge Biotechnology Grant.

The grant pays for the BITC 1002 Biotech Lab Methods & Techniques course per funding availability. (Find the course listed under the letter "B" in Hello!TCC and view your potential savings.)

This course is offered at Northwest Campus and ends in a certification by taking and passing the Biotility Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE).

Grant funding for this course will end on June 30, 2026.

For information about how to apply for this free course, complete the contact form at BioWorks of North Texas.

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!