Chemical and Process Engineering (Top-up) (Online) BEngTec H

Indicate point of entry as Year 3 when applying for this top-up degree.

This Teesside University award is delivered 100% online.

Course overview: This online top-up degree is ideal if you wish to study flexibly from anywhere in the UK or the world and enhance your career prospects. The course is a natural progression route for holders of a QCF Level 5 Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification in a related discipline.

Modules include digital control and instrumentation, advanced sensors, control, sustainability and Industry 4.0. Your degree can be decided following discussion between you and your online project supervisor, enabling you to focus on an area of particular interest to you.

You study via distance learning using Teesside University’s online learning platform which means you can easily fit your studies around work and other personal commitments

After the course: Graduate engineers can seek employment in almost every sector of industry. These include pharmaceutical, energy, recycling, battery production, pulp and paper, cement, fertilisers, chemical, food production, biochemical production/biotechnology, and consultancy companies.

On successful completion of this online degree with at least 2.2 honours there are several postgraduate masters programmes available at Teesside University for further study. These include masters courses in cognate subjects as well as in alternative subjects such as project management.

Choosing Teesside University means joining a modern, ambitious university that puts students first. Named Modern University of the Year 2026 (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and recognised for its outstanding student experience, Teesside combines award-winning teaching with the support you need to succeed.

Based in Middlesbrough, the university has invested millions into creating a vibrant campus packed with industry-standard facilities, study spaces and social hubs. You'll also have access to Adobe Creative Campus tools, helping you build valuable digital skills alongside your degree.

From day one, you'll be part of a welcoming student community with excellent support services, societies, sports clubs and opportunities to boost your career prospects. If you're looking for a university that helps you achieve more and make the most of student life, Teesside could be the perfect fit.