This bachelor degree programme in mechanical engineering is designed to equip students with a sound 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, to elevate our quality of life.

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This degree programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

 

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

 

Common Core

Year 1

• Engineering Mathematics I
• Engineering Mathematics II

• Computing Applications for Engineers
• Engineering Design

Year 2

• Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
• Engineering Statics
• Engineering Fluid Mechanics
• Introduction to Electronics & Electrical Power Machines

• Engineering Design and Project Management
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Properties and Applications of Materials

Year 3

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Electronics & Microprocessors
• Automatic Control and Instrumentation
• Mechanical Vibration
• Engineering Solid Mechanics

• Advanced Thermofluid Engineering
• Engineering Dynamics
• Numerical Analysis for Engineers
• Industrial Training

Year 4

• Mechanical Engineering Group Project I
• Mechanical Engineering Group Project II
• Final Year Project I

• Final Year Project II
• Professional Engineers and Society

 

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

 

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

 

FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

The Flexible Education component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

 

MINOR

Recommended Packages:

• IC Design and Embedded Systems
• Power and Energy Systems
• Robotics

• Energy and Sustainability Engineering
• Process Integration and Unit Operation

 
Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.

 

FREE ELECTIVES

Choose any FIVE (5) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

PREREQUISITES

• SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits for entry with Pre-University/Foundation qualification

• SPM / O-Level with Diploma

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Taylor’s Foundation in Engineering (FIE)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00

• Foundation in Science (FIS)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00 (only applicable to Engineering Science option)

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

CC with min. CGPA 2.00 including Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry

• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with 5Bs including Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry

• A Levels

Min. EEE / equivalent of 120 points including Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry

• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

ATAR 65 including Mathematics (preferably Specialist Mathematics) and Physics / Chemistry

• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects including Advanced Functions, Calculus & Vectors and Physics / Chemistry

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 24 points in 6 subjects including Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry

• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Min. 200/400 including Physics A&B / Chemistry A&B and Mathematics A&B

• Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

 

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Band 5.0

• TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

• MUET

Band 2

• Pre-University programme / Diploma

Completed Pre-University programme / Diploma conducted in English

 

CAREER PROSPECTS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Aerospace Engineer
• Aircraft Engineer
• Automotive Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer

• Materials Engineer
• Mechatronic and Robotic Engineer
• Medical Engineer

• Product Development Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Systems Engineer