Both courses are almost the same at the first two years. You can start off at mechanical first and switch to automotive later.

Go for Masters if you can. If there is something that you like, then yes, else you can get Masters like MSc in Engineering.

Both routes are the same, but depends whether you can find a good research. I would suggest going for academic for your Masters as you would have opportunities to do research in the future for your PhD if you decide to pursue it.

I seriously doubt if I'm viable in engineering because:

I dont like hands-on staff, but that's not an excuse to shun all of the science courses.
I do like all the questions solving...on paperwork.
But I find that I dont have the 'think outside a box' mindset of my engineering friends.

Seems I'll make the worst of engineer out of me.

can i ask if i am not taking physics or chemistry in SPM. can i still take engineering? i am actually interested in mechanical engineering.

yes u can, as long as u have maths. because in your degree, u will be learning the basics again. but of course its better if u pick up physics or chemistry in ur foudation/pre-Us before going into mechanical engineering

wjune,

If you are NOT taking physic and chemistry, how do you KNOW that you are interested in ENGINEERING??

Dreamer

Hey,
Im a SPM leaver and I plan to take my A levels on the next intake ( express ). I've placed mechanical engineering as the first choice and business the second . Should i take maths + advance maths + chem + physics or maths + chem + physics + econs? Will advance maths be a much help for me when i take my degree later on? Thanks

If you confirm taking mechanical then i suggest you drop chem and take add/further maths instead.
Btw are you taking more subjects because you're planning to apply for scholarship? If not i think 3 subjects is more than good enough, but no problem doing more if you can cope with it.
Where do you plan to study for your engineering degree? e.g UK, Australia or local?

This post has been edited by december88: Feb 4 2010, 02:09 PM

AFAIK , many colleges dont offer further maths as the 3rd subject. Hence, I have to take the third subject ,making further maths the fourth. Btw,how is further maths compared to additional maths in form 5? I know its a very subjective question to ask , but is it really THAT hard? I got A for mod maths and B for add maths for trials..Besides, im taking the express intake and I dont think i can cope with too many subjects and im planning to do local ( monash ) / overseas if I can ace all the subjects and get a schollarship Opinions?

think of the difficulties you have between modern maths -> ad maths.

similarly;

ad maths -> stpm/A lvls science stream maths
stpm math -> further maths.

so around 2 jumps up in difficulties level.

another way of putting it, when you master stpm maths, ad maths to you would be piece of cake.

further maths is another level up.

I did further maths(FM) for A level. If you're good in add maths (SPM) then FM would be bearable at least.
Since you're taking mechanical engineering then i suggest you take a go for mechanics in FM.
I did my FM under Edexcel board and the hardest core was definitely Further Pure Maths 2 and Mechanics 3(M3).
I did well for both cores and if you're planning the Aussie route by taking FM then 1st year and 2nd year engineering maths would be a tad easy for you also helps for Statics and Dynamics(last year half of the class in my uni failed the course).
You do not have to take FM to do engineering. Alternatively you can do a half A-Level aka AS levels only for FM.
If you're planning for scholarship then go for 4 although 3 is more than good but it is up to you, beside you can drop 1 subject after your 1st exam period if you can't cope with it.
So my suggestion
3 subjects combo - Maths,Physics, [Further Maths or Economics]
4 subject combo - Maths, Physics,Further Maths and Economics.

p/s: one exception for FM was that there was no real focus on algebra but instead it was hard hitting with calculus. 1st year uni maths for me was divided into two, algebra and calculus.

Ok thanks for all the advice given. Im planning to take A levels from Edexcel board cuz its offering modular examination system Hence, KBU might be a choice for me since its near to my house. Any critiques or comments about this college? ( off topic )

I did A-levels with subject of Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Further Math. The FM back then is more difficult. The new FM syllabus is vry easy now, compared to the old syllabus. i suggest u take four subjects, for scholarship purposes. since ur taking Edexcel, u can retake papers if u think u didnt score high enough. KBU college's A-level has plenty of tips just before exams, and they are usually trustable. During my exams, i always had sources leaking from KBU college, not telling u to fully rely on it though!!

tumpang here ya (perhaps they'll clean this pinned thread later on)

i'm looking for reference books for further maths, any recommendations?
how should i go about it besides using mark schemes as guides?

i've finished my a-level, college didn't offer FM, i figure i better start smtg before i enter uni, dun wan to lose to those who took FM =P

need some opinion..
im a diploma student in electrical engineering (power)..
22 yr old..
i'll graduate this sem..

do i need to continue my study (degree)?..
what are other opportunity i hv beside continue my study in degree?..

i love physics and maths.

i like computer, music, explaining and analysing things, design, calculation, problem solving. I do have very wide range of interest.

But i'm quite sure about things I don't seem to have interest at:
automobiles, eletronic/eletrical stuffs, robots or building.
i don't think i'll be enjoying dealing with machines/robots practically.

i'm sorry i cant explain what's in my mind clearly. tat's why i m here asking, because i'm feeling quite blur about myself.

for example, when i think about building, i would feel myself more towards interior design.

I would like to look for something which combine both science and art in engineering course (or even communication/dealing with people - like those in business)... which is what? any idea? =(

This post has been edited by FinFin: Feb 7 2010, 03:35 PM

where u took ur E&E course?

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Added on February 7, 2010, 6:39 pmin E&E course offered in TARC okay? if i wan to enrol there, what i must know so that i dun get cheated or not recognised by professionals.

This post has been edited by deShinyDevil: Feb 7 2010, 06:39 PM

@FinFin, im somehow have the same interests, dilemma and issue with you haah! could anyone give some thoughts here?

If u want to get more for starting salary ( 300-400 bucks) then u can get degree
It's wiser to get dgree 1st.

thx all..

For mechanical or automotive engineering, at any supply chain of the industry, let's say design or manufacturing, needs to be comfortable dealing with metal and plastic makers.

In actual working environment, normally a project will only consist of 1 or 2 mechanical or automotive engineer in a given project. Other than having good academic knowledge, working with metal/plastic makers will be a good part of it.