Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM110,100

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Course Highlights

Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (Malaysia)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 1958 and is one of the oldest departments at Universiti Malaya
This programme is designed to prepare you with an understanding of fundamental theories and concepts in mechanical engineering, primarily the scientific knowledge to solve challenges and design systems in automotive, power generation, aerospace and manufacturing industries
A minimum 10-week industrial training attachment is mandatory as the idea is to enable you to gain first-hand experience in the industry as well as learn how theories are put into practice in real engineering situations

Course Structure

Year 1

Philosophy and Current Issues* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi**
English Communication I
English Communication II
Engineering Mathematics 1
Engineering Mathematics 2
Statics
Fluid Mechanics 1
Engineering Materials 1
Engineering Design and Modelling
Engineering Thermodynamics 1
Mechanics of Materials 1
Dynamics
Machining and Manufacturing Processes

Notes:

*Compulsory for Local Students
**Compulsory for International students

Year 2

Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
Engineering Economics and Project Management
Mechatronics 1
Computer Programming
Fluid Mechanics 2
Mechanics of Materials 2
Product Design and Innovation
Design of Machine Elements
Engineering Thermodynamics 2
Numerical and Statistical Methods in Engineering
Mechatronics 2

Year 3

University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Co-Curriculum
Law, Ethics and Sustainability for Engineers
Integrated Design 1
Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques
Mechanical Vibrations
Engineering Materials 2
Integrated Design 2
Control Engineering
Heat Transfer
Finite Element Analysis
Industrial Training

Year 4

University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Materials Selection in Mechanical Design
Production and Operations Management
Final Year Project 1
Final Year Project 2
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course II
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course III
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course IV
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course V
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course VI

Electives

University Elective Courses

Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)

Department Elective Courses

Tribology
Machinery Vibration and Condition Monitoring
Engineering Acoustics and Noise Control
Internal Combustion Engine
Heat Exchanger Equipments
Pump Characteristics and Application
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Human Factors Design
Sustainable Design
Rapid Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing Strategy
Machine Learning
Ceramic Engineering
Constitutive Modeling of Materials
Electronic Packaging
Failure Analysis and Prevention
Metals and Alloys Engineering
Nanomaterials
Polymer and Rubber Engineering
Semiconductor Manufacturing Process and Technology
Mold and Die Design
Microfabrication and Devices
Theory and Applications in Metal Forming
Industrial Robotics
Corrosion Engineering
Power Plant Engineering
Technopreneurship in Engineering

Entry Requirements

STPM:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation / Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
Diploma / Equivalent :
- Malaysian citizen
- Possesses a Diploma in Engineering recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subject: Mathematics and Physics
AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematical Methods and Physics
STPM (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
IPTS:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics

English Requirements

Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
- obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
- Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)

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