Bachelor Of Mechatronics Engineering With Honours

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

4 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 116,450

Intake

February, June, October

Overview

Integrating three major engineering disciplines, this programme places its main emphasis on the domains of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering and software engineering. Students will constantly analyse and design complex systems to meet challenges posed by emerging technologies. They will also learn a combination of mechanical, electronics and computer science techniques that will help them design, fabricate, assemble and maintain automation and modern manufacturing systems.

Expect to develop a solid understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer while gaining high-level technical skills essential in managing modern engineering tasks.

About the Programme

 

Programme Details

The duration of the programme is 4 years.

In each year there are two long-semesters consisting of 14 weeks of instruction with 2 weeks of examinations, and one short-semester consisting of 7 weeks of instruction with 1 week of examinations. The long-semesters start in January and May, while the short-semester starts in September.

In the months of November & December students undergo industrial training under the Co-Operative Placement Scheme to learn and to familiarise themselves with real life working environment. In addition, students also undertake a research and development project in their final year.

The number of contact hours per course per week depends on the credit and teaching methodology of each course. Each credit is approximately equivalent to 1 hour of class, or 2 hours of labs per week.

Assessments

The teaching and learning strategies and assessment are designed depending on and according to the nature of course or topic being taught or investigated. The Faculty implements different methods and styles of teaching and learning and assessment to ensure the successful achievement of the learning outcomes of its programmes, that include:

Ordinary classroom lectures

Group tutorials

Laboratory works

Seminars and eforums

Directed and self learning

Invited guest lectures

Industrial visits

 

Entry Requirements

 

Academic Requirements

​STPM

Minimum 2Cs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

A Level

Minimum 2Ds including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

​UEC

Minimum 5Bs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

​CPU

Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects, inclusive of a minimum score of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

​Local Matriculation

Minimum CGPA 2.0

​Foundation from other University/ College

Minimum CGPA 2.0

WAEC/NECO

A maximum aggregate of 15 points out of best 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum B in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ equivalent

Minimum CGPA 2.0)

Subject to Faculty discretion after reviewing transcript and syllabus. Max credit transfer of 30% of the programme total credits

 

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

International Baccalaureate

Minimum 26/42 points from 6 subjects (inclusive Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject)

SAM

Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum scores of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

SACE/AUSMAT/TEE/SAM

Minimum ATAR score of 60% AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics AND one relevant Physical Science subject
OR
Minimum overall average of 60% in 5 subjects AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics AND one relevant Physical Science subject

WACE/NTEC

Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

For Local Students
MUET

Band 3.5

SPM English Language

Grade B+

SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade C

UEC English Language

Grade A2

CEFR

B1 (High B1)

In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students
Cambridge Linguaskill

154

IELTS

Band 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

TOEFL IBT

40

TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)

7.5

Pearson Test of English

47

MUET

Band 3.5

CEFR

B1 (High B1)

International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

**The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

 

Courses Offered

 

Year 1

Mathematical Methods for Engineers I

Engineering Design and Drawing

Circuit Theory I

Engineering Statics

Material Science

Material Science Lab

Mathematical Methods for Engineers II

Computer Programming and Database

Statistics

Manufacturing Processes

Digital Electronics I

Analogue Electronics I

Year 2

Engineering Dynamics

Thermodynamics I

Fluid Mechanics I

Numerical Analysis

Circuit Theory II

Digital Electronics II

Safety, Health and Environment

Electrical Power and Machine

Mechanical Design and Prototyping

Technical Communication

Internship I

Year 3

Engineers in Society

Engineering Management and Economics

Instrumentation and Measurement

System Dynamics and Control

Microcontroller and Embedded System

Fluid Power and Drives

Power Electronics

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Power and Drives Lab

Internship II

Year 4

Final Year Project A

Final Year Project B

Integrated Design Project A

Integrated Design Project B

Robotic Systems

Industrial Automation

Signal and Systems

Mechatronics System Lab

Elective Courses (Select 1 stream only)

Stream 1: Advanced Control and Acquisition System
Vision and Imaging Technology
Advanced Control System
Real Time Location System

Stream 2: Advanced Robotics Manufacturing
IoT and Data Analytics
Autonomous Robotic System
Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Stream 3: Interdisciplinary (Select 3 courses only)
Machine Learning
Technopreneurship
Cybersecurity
Human Computer Interaction
Nanotechnology

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
For Malaysian students:U1 – Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

U1 – Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:U1 – Philosophy and Contemporary Issues

U1 – Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:U3 – Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (KIAR)

U4 – Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 to 3

 

Career Opportunities

 

Generally, Mechatronics Engineers find their place in industries where there is a potential for improvement through the integration of computer, electrical hardware and mechanical systems. As they possess the fundamental skills in Electrical, Mechanical and Robotic Engineering, graduates have the opportunity to be leaders in the following industrial fields: Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Biomedical, Robotics and Automation, to name a few.

Mechatronics Engineering has spawned a lot of research work and has become a popular field of study. Some of the active research topics in this area are: Actuators and Sensors, Control of Mechatronics Systems, Machine Intelligence, Embedded Computing and Software Engineering.

 

Professional Recognition

 

Board of Engineers Malaysia

Board of Engineers Malaysia

 

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