Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme is designed to prepare you for professional career and to further your study to Bachelor Degree in the related engineering field. We adopt comprehensive and innovative content and teaching techniques, which are designed towards expanding the frontiers of learning and inculcating a probing mind.
You will be challenged to develop into multi-skilled professionals possessing mental, intellectual and emotional fortitude to succeed in life. The curricula, further enhanced with project work, lab experiments and practical training, are designed with inputs from reputable sources.
The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme consists of well-established balance between theory, experiments and hands-on practical training during the two and half-years of study. The curriculum consists of a good mix of general subjects as well as core engineering subjects.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

• Year 1: Semester 1

- Programming 1
- English for Diploma
- Malaysian Studies
- Mathematics I
- Physics for Engineering
 

• Year 1: Semester 2

- Chemistry for Engineering
- Mathematics II
- Engineering Graphics and CAE
- Mechanics I: Statics
- Leadership and Entrepreneurship

• Year 1: Special Semester

 No subject

• Year 2: Semester 4

- Electrical Measurement Lab.
- Circuit Theory I
- Mathematics III
- Manufacturing Process Laboratory
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanics II: Dynamics

• Year 2: Semester 5

- Thermofluids Lab
- Manufacturing Processes
- Mechanics of Fluids
- Mechanics of Materials Lab
- Mechanics of Materials
- Engineering Materials
 

• Year 2: Special Semester

- Industrial Training
 

• Year 3: Semester 7

- Islamic / Moral Studies
- Machine Design
- Power Plant Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control Lab
- Instrumentation and Control
- Project

Subject marked (*) is required for Malaysian students only.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

• SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia)
  Pass SPM with minimum credits in 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics and Credit in Physics / relevant science / technical / vocational subjects and Pass English in SPM Level.
   
• O-Level
  Pass O-Level with minimum credits in 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics and Credit in Physics / relevant science / technical / vocational subjects and Pass English.
   
• IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
  Pass IGCSE with minimum credits in 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics and Credit in Physics / relevant science / technical / vocational subjects and Pass English.
   
• UEC (Unified Examination Certificate)
  Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics and any Science / Technical / Vocational and Pass English.
   
• Sijil Vokasional & Teknikal / Kemahiran
  Pass Sijil Vokasional & Teknikal / Kemahiran with Level 3 KKM with minimum PNGK 2.00 and 1 year experience in related field or 1 semester of enhancement programme.
   
• Engineering / Engineering Technology Certificate (Level 3, KKM)
  Pass Engineering/ Engineering Technology Certificate (Level 3, KKM) with minimum PNGK of 2.00.
   
• Others
  Other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia.

 ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:
No additional English requirement for this programme.

For International Students:

International students are required to have English one of the proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Diploma students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Diploma programme.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 3
   
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System
  Achieve 5.0
   
• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 42 (TOEFL Internet Based Test)

CAREER PROSPECTS

These are popular career choices after graduation for this programme. There are also many other career choices beyond engineering, which are proven adaptable by UNITEN students due to holistic personal and professional skills development during the study.

• Appliances Engineer
• Communication Engineer
• Computer Engineer
• Construction Engineer
• Consulting Engineer
• Control Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Electrical and Electronics Engineer
• Instrumentation & Control Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Mechatronic Engineer
• Medical Engineer
• Microelectronics Engineer
• Operation Engineer
• Power Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Research & Development Engineer
• Signal Processing Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineer
• Test Engineer
• Academician.