HND Chemical Engineering by Flexible Open Learning at Teesside University

Programme overview

A Higher National Diploma studied by flexible open learning, delivered online by Teesside University Open Learning (Engineering) under licence from Pearson. It can be studied as a top-up from the HNC Chemical Engineering. Students study at their own pace with course materials on an e-learning site, tutor support and practical kits loaned for home use.

Faculty: Engineering & Construction | Duration: 2-5 years part-time (100% online) | Intake: Monthly | Study mode: part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4 modules: Analytical Instrumentation, Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Engineering Science, Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Managing a Professional Engineering Project, and Mass and Energy Balance. Level 5 modules: Further Engineering Mathematics, Industrial Systems, Mass Transfer Operations, Professional Engineering Management, Research Project, Safety Engineering, and Sensors and Automation.

Career pathways

Graduates can progress directly to an appropriate degree at the University and gain skills for employment in the process and related industries, including management roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants already qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject can apply directly. Applicants without a relevant HNC must complete the HNC first; studying the HND directly is possible but the HNC units are strongly recommended first. A Foundation Mathematics for Engineers Level 3 bridging module is available. Qualification certificates must be included and references are not required. If English is not the first language and the final two years of schooling were not in English: CEFR B2, GCSE English language grade C, PTE 51 or IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing at 5.5).

GBP 7,920 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full course, 240 credits; same fee for all applicants; not eligible for fee discounts. Source

Intake: Monthly

Duration: 2-5 years part-time (100% online)

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