MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
KPT / JPT ( R2 / 521 / 6 / 0099 ) 03 / 27 - MQA / FA7520
4 years
Mechanical engineers develop efficient use of energy in all types of mechanisms , providing a foundation to many modern specialisations .
While mechanical engineers are well-known in driving the oil and gas , automotive , aerospace , HVAC , power generation and manufacturing industries in many developing countries , mechanical engineering remains a cornerstone of innovation , consistently adapting to the evolving landscape of technology while addressing the dynamic needs and challenges of many industries worldwide .
Emerging industries , as listed under career paths , created even more demand for mechanical engineers , showcasing their resilience and adaptability in many interdisciplinary fields that have evolved from traditional industries .
Course structure
You ’ ll complete 108 points of core units and 36 points of electives to graduate . Units offered in levels two to four are listed below . Units have a value of six credit points , unless stated otherwise .
LEVEL TWO
• Advanced engineering mathematics
• Dynamics I
• Design methods
• Mechanics of materials
• Mechanics of fluids
• Thermodynamics
• Two elective units
Elective units
• Electrical circuits
• Manufacturing processes
• Computer organisation and programming
LEVEL THREE
• Fluid mechanics II
• Machine design
• Dynamics II
• Engineering computational analysis
• Solid mechanics
• Systems and control
• Two elective units
Elective units
• Material selection for engineering design
• AI in manufacturing
• Introduction to reliability engineering
• Introduction to electric vehicle technology
• Special projects in automotive design and build
LEVEL FOUR
• Final year project A
• Final year project B
• Professional practice
• Design project
• Thermodynamics and heat transfer
• Computer-aided design
• Two elective units
Elective units
• Sustainable combustion technologies
• Energy-efficient cooling systems
• Non-destructive testing and inspection
• Introduction to engineering acoustics
• Robotics .
February , July and October
RM53,280 Malaysian student
RM62,880 International student 2025 fees per year
Professionally accredited Industrial training
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
• Participate in award-winning external competitions for a greater learning experience .
• Get involved in diverse cutting-edge research of our academics , such as soft robotics , engineering cancer treatment , predictive modelling with AI , clean energy discovery , and many more through a variety of final-year projects .
• Diversify your knowledge with master-level elective units in the area of applied engineering , including energy and sustainability .
CAREER PATHS Graduates would play a significant role as consultants , design engineers , project managers or run their own company in cutting-edge industries such as :
• electric and autonomous vehicles
• green and renewable energy
• intelligent manufacturing
• data-driven engineering
• healthcare and medical engineering
• sports and entertainment
• advanced robotics
• space exploration
• high impact research and development .
One of the most exciting aspects of my student life at Monash was the vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration that permeated every corner of the campus . Whether it was engaging in hands-on projects in state-of-the-art engineering labs or participating in dynamic group discussions with peers from diverse backgrounds , I found myself constantly immersed in a mentally stimulating environment that fostered creativity and ingenuity .”
EVAN TAN WEI FENG
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering ( Honours ) Senior Project Engineer , Jebsen & Jessen Malaysia
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