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HND Engineering

Higher National Diploma in Engineering.

Studied at Napier University's Merchiston site.
(This site is built around the ancient home of John Napier, the discoverer/inventor of logarithms.)

SCE Higher Grade entry.

3 years of study. "The knowledge required to run an engineering business."

Awarded by Scottish Technical Education Council (formerly SANCAD, now SQA), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Production Engineers.

3rd year subjects:
    Majors
        Design (option from choice of 3)
        Manufacture (option from choice of 3)
    Minors
        Industrial Management (compulsory in all 3 academic years)
        Automotive Engineering (option from choice of several)
    Project
        Automotive: Steered Rear Suspension (free choice, not from list)
 

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