In case anyone would like to know more about electrical engineering info on study or industry is always welcome to nudge me over here, hope i can contribute some into this small community in LYN.

Mechatronics nowadays quite sought after.

As Mechanical nowadays also require to learn knowledge in Electronics Circuits too.

Hi, I'm planning to take an/a MSc in Subsea Engineering. With a ChemEng degree, is it possible? I <3 to learn but I'm just worried that what I plan is not in my capabilities. Hope for a reply from anyone.

Hey there, I'm planning to take mech/civil engineering during my degree, preferably university in the UK. As most SPM leavers, I've done my research through the net, but I would also like to know some more in-depth info. CIMP/CPU in Sunway and Taylor's caught my attention as it is 70% coursework and 30% final exam aside from A-levels which is 100% on final exam. I've acknowledged that the certificate offering is the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). I wish to study Engineering in the UK, but I'm not really aiming the prestigious ones (Imperial,Cambridge), just the mid-tier ones like Birmingham, Sheffield, Glasgow or Liverpool.

Putting aside the choice of uni, (Taylor's,Sunway) is CIMP/CPU a good Pre-U programme for me to do Engineering overseas or is there a much better alternative? Your help is much appreciated.

P/S: I had 6As for SPM

This post has been edited by SwiftPooper: Jun 19 2014, 01:59 PM

I've heard of friends who've done CPU/CIMP and gone to the UK to further their studies, so it's not entirely impossible.

However, you are subjective to the university's choices, and as can be quoted from Uni of Sheffield's MechEng website, "We accept a wide range of UK and international qualifications. If you're in any doubt about the suitability of your qualifications please contact us directly. " My friend from CPU who wanted to do medicine overseas had trouble finding a university that would admit him based on his pre-u qualification. (But that might just be medicine)

Generally, A-Levels is the "safest/most popular way" to the UK if you want to continue there.

I don't really prefer A-levels as it is 100% exam-based. My doubts with CIMP is whether it is recognized at UK universities for me to do engineering or not? I wouldn't want to be like you're friend having a hard time trying to major in medic with CIMP

IMO the most reliable way is making a list of universities you might want to apply to, then email their admissions dept directly (and some are pretty efficient. Manchester replied my emails under 10 minutes). You can ask them if CIMP/CPU from Malaysia is a recognized qualification for them and the entry requirements for the engineering course you want to enter. That way, you also know what to aim for. I think this way it'll stop you from being influenced by colleges that oversell their CPU/CIMP courses, if you know what I mean. Better safe than sorry aye?

You can do MSc in Subsea Engineering with a Chem Degree.....yes possible.

Which uni are you planning I know not many offer this course and also out of those two I only know 2 which have proper reputable standing in the world......University of Houston and another one in Aberdeen not sure Heriot Watt, cant remember.

To get in Subsea it might look like a big industry but trust me this field is a niche field as subsea 'mostly' serve the oil and gas industry. It would be better if you try to get work in the Subsea field first before venturing for your master's.....like in University of Houston half their course takers are professionals in the field itself(read this somewhere rigzone or something cant recall exactly).

CIMP in sunway or CPU in Taylor's will give you the OSSD or year-12 equivalent in Canada/AUS/US and UK universities will admit you if you get a 90% above average into engineering courses. If you plan to go to Birmingham or Sheffield you can try to talk to Taylors Engineering Dean as Taylors probably have transferable program due to their twinning ties with both those universities. You can also try admissions to better engineering uni's in the UK if you get the 90% above, trust me if you have the money they will consider but you need to get them the results and write to their admission or dean of engineering.

Of course Canadian Matriculation is preferable in Canada, and AUS uni's requires 85% above (few years back) and US will consider almost the same as Canadian Uni's.

There is one offered through Cranfield University, UK. Cranfield University is a British research-based university specialising in science, engineering, and technology, typically in Aerospace Engineering. Cranfield University, which is entirely made up of postgraduates, has been involved in aerospace since 1946 and has its own airport, flying laboratories and flight deck simulators. The new £35m Cranfield University's aerospace research centre is expected to open in 2016.

I thought of either Robert Gordon's University in Aberdeen or some unis in Texas e.g. Houston Uni like you suggested. I was advised the same thing due to oil&gas related engineering revolves heavily around skill competency and experience in handling equipments instead of the knowledge itself. It's the eternal dilemma of 'we need a job to get experience, but we need experience to get a job', even for entry level positions in oil and gas industry. So, the thought of continuing my post grad studies quickly would secure my future, somehow.
I'm the first born, and am the only one in my extended family (as far as I know) that is doing engineering. It has been quite a struggle, and it still is.

graduated with masters in chem eng, now interested to get into rotating equipment field...should still be ok i guess

contemplating on studying in cranfield university whereby they offer msc in thermal power, read that malaysia has ~40 students studying there this academic year...anyone here had went there before?

Yes. My ex-manager graduated from Cranfield University in MSc Guided Weapons.

he must be quite dangerous

Hi. I'm wondering if mechanical engineering is suitable for a female. Will gender affect my job opportunities in the future?

And if I'm taking AUSMAT, should I take specialist maths? Is it similar to further maths in A levels? Thanks

I don't see why gender will affect your job opportunities if you're competent enough.

But it'll be a joy during your studies though, as I see female mech eng students get a lot of attention and help from the mostly male students

As long as you are able to adapt into factory environment, then everything fine.

LOL xD

Mech eng work in factories? O_0

This post has been edited by Scarlet Nyx: Aug 11 2014, 11:05 AM

Mechanical Engineer working as design engineer, production engineer, etc

You can refer more details for engineer job by searching Jobstreet

any mechanical engineers here that are in the OnG industry?