HND Chemistry with Sustainability

Year One 

• Graded Unit 1 Project
• Environmental Awareness, Biochemistry, Biotechnology
• Laboratory Skills
• Fundamental Chemistry, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry
• Mathematics & Statistics for Science 

Year Two 

• Graded Unit 2 Project
• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Sampling and Analysis
• Ecology & Ecosystems
• Quality Health and Safety
• Aromatic, Base Catalysed & Organometallic, Transition, Main Group, Phase Equillibrium & Surface Chemistry
• Instrumental Techniques 

• Research Scientist
• Scientific Technologist
• Process Engineer Analytical
• Industrial Laboratory Technician

• Industry
• Articulation into a relevant university degree 

One of the following:

• NC Applied Science
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies and a further Higher at grade C or above
• An appropriate group of National Qualification units
• A minimum of two Highers at grade C or above (to include Biology or Chemistry)

Additional Requirements:

• Preference will be given to applicants with a strong science background

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