Step UP with an Education in STEM - Part 2
by StudyMalaysia.com on May 27, 2016 | Top Stories
So what is STEM education?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – but what courses come under this field of study? STEM is a very vast field that continually sees new changes and additions; to understand STEM better, let's break it down into its sub-fields.

Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics (applied mathematics, pure mathematics, systems science)
- Statistics (actuarial science, statistics, applied statistics)
This field is about the study of abstract deductive systems, numerical facts, data and their applications. Mathematicians analyse and develop mathematical systems and theories; and use systematic methods to prove theorems. They also use mathematical methods and modelling techniques to solve practical problems.
Engineering & Technology

- Engineering (aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, biomedical, industrial, material, mechanical)
- Mechanic and metal works
- Electricity and energy
- Electronics and automation
- Chemical and process engineering
- Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
Engineering is the study of the design, composition, manufacture, maintenance and functioning of machines, products, systems and structures. Engineers convert scientific knowledge into technology that is used in the design and production of useful products and services.
Engineering is the practical application of science and math to solve problems. Engineers design, evaluate, develop, test, modify, install, inspect and maintain a wide variety of products and systems that is found all around us. Engineering technologies improve the ways that we communicate, live, work, travel, stay healthy, and entertain ourselves.
Examples of courses in this sub-field: |
By: By: AIMST University |
By: By: Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) |
By: By: Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) |
By: By: Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) |
By: By: Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) |
By: By: Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) |
By: By: Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) |
By: By: Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) |
By: By: Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) |
By: By: Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) |
By: By: Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) |
By: By: KDU University College |
By: By: KDU University College |
By: By: LIMKOKWING University of Creative Technology |
By: By: LIMKOKWING University of Creative Technology |
By: By: MAHSA University |
By: By: MAHSA University |
By: By: MAHSA University |
By: By: MAHSA University |
By: By: MAHSA University |
By: By: Management & Science University (MSU) |
By: By: Management & Science University (MSU) |
By: By: Manipal International University (MIU), Malaysia |
By: By: Manipal International University (MIU), Malaysia |
Bac. of Electronics Engineering (Communication)(Hons)
By: By: Manipal International University (MIU), Malaysia |
By: By: Manipal International University (MIU), Malaysia |
By: By: Manipal International University (MIU), Malaysia |
By: By: Manipal International University (MIU), Malaysia |
By: By: Nilai University |
Bac. of Automotive Engineering (Hons)
By: By: Nilai University |
By: By: Nilai University |
By: By: Nilai University |
By: By: Quest International University Perak (QUIP) |
By: By: SEGi University |
By: By: SEGi University |
By: By: SEGi University |
By: By: SEGi University |
By: By: SEGi University |
By: By: SEGi University |
By: By: SEGi University |
By: By: SEGi University |
By: By: Taylor's University |
By: By: Taylor's University |
By: By: Taylor's University |
By: By: Taylor's University |
By: By: Taylor's University |
By: By: UCSI University |
By: By: UCSI University |
By: By: UCSI University |
By: By: UCSI University |
By: By: UCSI University |
By: By: UCSI University |
By: By: UCSI University |
By: By: Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) |
By: By: Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) |
By: By: Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) |
By: By: Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) |
By: By: Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
By: By: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia |
By: By: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia |
By: By: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia |
By: By: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia |
By: By: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia |
By: By: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia |
By: By: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia |
By: By: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia |
By: By: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia |
By: By: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia |
By: By: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia |
By: By: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia |
By: By: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia |
By: By: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia |
By: By: Monash University Malaysia (MUSM) |
By: By: Monash University Malaysia (MUSM) |
By: By: Monash University Malaysia (MUSM) |
By: By: Monash University Malaysia (MUSM) |
By: By: The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) |
By: By: The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) |
By: By: The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) |
By: By: The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) |
By: By: The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) |
By: By: The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) |
By: By: The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) |
By: By: The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) |
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