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
• Design 1
• Solid mechanics 1
• Advanced engineering mathematics
• Modelling and control
• Thermofluids 1
• Dynamics 1
• Two level two / three electives
LEVEL THREE
• Solid mechanics
• Fluid mechanics 2
• Material properties and selection
• Mechanical dynamics 2
• Mechanical design 2
• Numerical methods and machine learning
• Two level three / four electives
LEVEL FOUR
• Final year project A
• Final year project B
• Professional practice
• Thermodynamics 2 and heat transfer
• Finite element analysis
• Mechanical design 3
• Two level three / four electives
Elective units
LEVEL TWO
• Electrical circuits
• Manufacturing processes
• Introduction to systems engineering
LEVEL THREE
• Introduction to reliability engineering
• Introduction to electric vehicle technology
• Artificial intelligence in manufacturing
• Special projects in automotive design and build
• Computational fluid dynamics
• Composite mechanics
• Linear algebra( Offering from 2027)
• Sensors and artificial perception
LEVEL FOUR
• Carbon capture, storage and utilisation
• Low-carbon technology
• Carbon footprint and energy management
• Neural networks and deep learning
• Airborne and waterborne acoustics
• Energy-efficient cooling systems
• Non-destructive testing and inspection
• Sustainable combustion technologies
• Engineering cyber-physical systems
• Robotics.
February, July and October
RM54,720 Malaysian student
RM64,800 International student 2026 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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