NQ Access to Chemical Engineering
This offering in Chemical Engineering provides a stepping stone in the pathway to a career in Chemicals Industry.
After completing this course, progression to either our popular HNC/HND Chemical Process Technology or Applied Chemistry offerings or even onto our University Partner Degree Programs at Heriot Watt University, University of Strathclyde or University of Aberdeen.
This course would also enhance an application to an apprenticeship in the Chemical Process Industry.
Content
- Heat Transfer
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering Process Calculations
- Fundamental Chemistry: An Introduction
- Process Chemistry, An Introduction
- Process Operations: Distillation and Evaporation
- Process Calculations
- Processing fluids & solids
- Mathematics
- Health and Safety & Environmental issues in Process Industries
Career Paths
- Chemical Engineer
Progression
- Upon completion of this course the candidate will be eligible to progress onto our popular HNC or HND Chemical Engineering Technology Course or to begin a Chemical Engineering Degree with either of our partner Universities.
- The course would also enhance an application to an apprenticeship in Chemical Engineering.
Entry requirements
- Nat 5 Mathematics, Nat 5 Chemistry
- Alternatively, students can progress from the Level 5 Applied Science course
More Info
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• 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
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 6