Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Course Overview

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.

94 credit hours of subjects are being taught in seven semesters. This Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme can be completed in 2 ½ years.

Curriculum

Year 1: Semester 1

• Leadership and Entrepreneurship
• English for Diploma
• Circuit Theory 1
• Mathematics 1
• Physics for Engineering
• Manufacturing Process

Year 1: Semester 2

• Programming for Engineers
• Fundamental Engineering Design
• Mathematics 2
• Mechanics I: Statics
• Electrical Measurement Lab.
• Engineering Materials
• Thermofluids Lab

Year 1: Special Semester

• Engineering Workshop
• Instrumentation and Control

Year 2: Semester 4

• Mathematics 3
• Computer Aided Design for Engineers
• Mechanics II: Dynamics
• Welding Technology
• Mechanics of Materials
• Thermodynamics

Year 2: Semester 4

• Instrumentation and Control Lab
• Mechanics of Materials Lab.
• Mechanics of Fluids
• Machine Design
• Final Year Project
• Islamic / Moral Studies

Year 2: Special Semester

• Power Plant Engineering
• Malaysian Studies

Year 3: Semester 7

• Industrial Training

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

Entry Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For International Students: Entry requirements vary from country to country. Please click here to check the entry requirements set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

 

+ 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 3.5 and above

OR

• IELTS – International English Language Testing System
  Achieve 5.0 and above

OR

• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 42 (TOEFL Internet Based Test) and above

Career Prospects

• Appliances Assistant Engineer
• Communication Assistant Engineer
• Construction Assistant Engineer
• Consulting Assistant Engineer
• Instrumentation & Control Assistant Engineer
• Design Assistant Engineer
• Maintenance Assistant Engineer
• Manufacturing Assistant Engineer
• Mechatronic Assistance Engineer
• Medical Assistant Engineer
• Operation Assistant Engineer
• Project Assistant Engineer
• Research & Development Assistant Engineer
• Test Assistant Engineer
• Assistant Project Planner
• Assistant Project Manager
• Vocational Training Assistant Officer
• Technician
• Assistant Cite Engineer
• Assistant Quality Control Engineer
• Safety supervisor
• Supervisor
• Foreman
• Assistant Auditor
• Welder
• Research Assistant/Tutor
• Drafter