HNC Chemical Process Technology

• Principles of Chemical Engineering
• Process Chemistry
• Laboratory Skills
• Fundamental Chemistry
• Physical/Organic/Inorganic Chemistry
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Distillation
• Engineering Mathematics
• Project/Research work

• Analytical or Industrial Laboratory Technician
• Process Engineer
• Chemical Engineer

• HND Chemical Process Technology
• Articulation onto a University Degree 
• Industry

One of the following:

• Two Highers at grade C or above, one of which must be Chemistry and four National 5 awards (or equivalent) which must include Maths and English
• Successful completion of relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications, will be considered

Additional Requirements:

• Please note that selection will be made via a successful interview and group task.

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk