Changelog:
-Added "Entry requirement"
-Updated fee of foundation
-Added sub-section "Accommodation review" (under construction) in "Accommodation"
-Added sub-section "Nice food around Nottingham" in "Extras"
-Added "Academic calender"
-Updated members list
I still need:
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Index
-Introduction
-Pictures
-Why study here
-Academics - Courses offered (undergraduate & postgraduate)
-Entry requirements
-Scholarships & Fees
-Accommodation
-Extras
-Members
Introduction
Unofficially, we gather here to provide you with all sorts of informations you want about University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.
It's for current students, for future students, and, by all mean, for ex-students as well!
Pictures
Why study here
- We learn under authentic UK education, using their course structure, course materials and same papers for some of the modules. This leads us to identical degrees with our friends in the UK campus - you get the same Vice-Chancellor signature!
- We are regarded as one of the best universities in Malaysia (SETARA, 09) and consistently highly regarded by several rankings in UK. Of course, we also perform well on international rankings, ranking in top 100 for QS ranking and ARWU Ranking.
- A lot of our courses are accredited not only by professional bodies in Malaysia, but also those from UK.
- We offer a wide range of courses, from Engineering to Economics, Psychology to Pharmacy, Management to MBA and more!
- One of the nicest campus (I say la..) in Malaysia, being green, spacious, tranquil and the ornamental ducks on our lake!
- Awesome facilities - Computers equipped with Windows 7 with lots of specialised softwares (Pro|E, AutoCAD, MATLAB, HYSYS etc.) and personally, I have yet to kena a virus after plugging and unplugging my pendrive so many times! And hey, did I tell you about a huge building dedicated solely to researches?
Academics - Courses offered
Foundation (Link)
Undergraduate
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Link)
Faculty of Engineering (Link)
Faculty of Science (Link)
Postgraduate
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Link)
Faculty of Engineering (Link)
Faculty of Science (Link)
Entry requirement (Link)
The listed entry requirement only includes A-Level as the Pre-U. Please consult the link above for other Pre-U.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Science
Scholarship
For Malaysian (Link)
For Internationals (Link)
Fee
For Malaysian
For Internationals
Academic calender (credits to alexander.ch_1992)
Accommodation
The accommodation here can be considered into three category, namely on-campus, university-arranged off-campus, and privately-arranged off campus.
On-campus (link)
University-arranged off-campus (Link)
Privately-arranged off-campus
Accommodation Reviews
Extras
Rankings
Who accredit us?
BEng vs MEng
RM1000 to get offer letter (credits to alexander.ch_1992)
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Nice food around Nottingham
Members
-Introduction
-Pictures
-Why study here
-Academics - Courses offered (undergraduate & postgraduate)
-Entry requirements
-Scholarships & Fees
-Accommodation
-Extras
-Members
Introduction
Unofficially, we gather here to provide you with all sorts of informations you want about University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.
It's for current students, for future students, and, by all mean, for ex-students as well!
Pictures
Why study here
- We learn under authentic UK education, using their course structure, course materials and same papers for some of the modules. This leads us to identical degrees with our friends in the UK campus - you get the same Vice-Chancellor signature!
- We are regarded as one of the best universities in Malaysia (SETARA, 09) and consistently highly regarded by several rankings in UK. Of course, we also perform well on international rankings, ranking in top 100 for QS ranking and ARWU Ranking.
- A lot of our courses are accredited not only by professional bodies in Malaysia, but also those from UK.
- We offer a wide range of courses, from Engineering to Economics, Psychology to Pharmacy, Management to MBA and more!
- One of the nicest campus (I say la..) in Malaysia, being green, spacious, tranquil and the ornamental ducks on our lake!
- Awesome facilities - Computers equipped with Windows 7 with lots of specialised softwares (Pro|E, AutoCAD, MATLAB, HYSYS etc.) and personally, I have yet to kena a virus after plugging and unplugging my pendrive so many times! And hey, did I tell you about a huge building dedicated solely to researches?
Academics - Courses offered
Foundation (Link)
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Art
Business
Engineering
Science
Business
Engineering
Science
Undergraduate
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Link)
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BA International Communications Studies
BA International Communications with English Language & Literature
BA International Communications Studies with Film and Television Studies
BA International Relations
BA International Relations with French
BA International Relations with Japanese
BA International Relations with Mandarin
BA International Relations with Spanish
BA Business Economics and Finance
BA Business Economics and Management
BA Finance, Accounting and Management
BA International Business Management
BA Management Studies
BSc Applied Psychology and Management Studies
BSc Economics
BA Education with TESOL/Special Educational Needs
BEd Education with TESOL/Special Educational Needs
BA International Communications with English Language & Literature
BA International Communications Studies with Film and Television Studies
BA International Relations
BA International Relations with French
BA International Relations with Japanese
BA International Relations with Mandarin
BA International Relations with Spanish
BA Business Economics and Finance
BA Business Economics and Management
BA Finance, Accounting and Management
BA International Business Management
BA Management Studies
BSc Applied Psychology and Management Studies
BSc Economics
BA Education with TESOL/Special Educational Needs
BEd Education with TESOL/Special Educational Needs
Faculty of Engineering (Link)
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BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering
BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering
BEng/MEng Civil Engineering
BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic and Communications Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering
BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering
BEng/MEng Mechatronic Engineering
BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering
BEng/MEng Civil Engineering
BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic and Communications Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering
BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering
BEng/MEng Mechatronic Engineering
Faculty of Science (Link)
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BSc Computing and Information Systems
BSc Computer Science
BSc Computer Science and Management Studies
BSc Plant Biotechnology
BSc Biotechnology
BSc Nutrition
BSc Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
MPharm Pharmacy
BSc Psychology
BSc Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience
BSc Computer Science
BSc Computer Science and Management Studies
BSc Plant Biotechnology
BSc Biotechnology
BSc Nutrition
BSc Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
MPharm Pharmacy
BSc Psychology
BSc Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience
Postgraduate
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Link)
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MA Educational Leadership & Management
MA (Education) Special Needs
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
MA Cultural Studies
MSc Cultural Studies & Entrepreneurship
MBA
MBA Finance
MBA Entrepreneurship
MBA Corporate Social Responsibility
MSc Finance & Investment
MSc International Business
MSc Management
MSc Management Psychology
MSc Occupational Health & Safety Leadership
LLM International Legal Studies
MA International Relations
MPhil Arts & Social Sciences
PhD Arts & Social Sciences
MA (Education) Special Needs
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
MA Cultural Studies
MSc Cultural Studies & Entrepreneurship
MBA
MBA Finance
MBA Entrepreneurship
MBA Corporate Social Responsibility
MSc Finance & Investment
MSc International Business
MSc Management
MSc Management Psychology
MSc Occupational Health & Safety Leadership
LLM International Legal Studies
MA International Relations
MPhil Arts & Social Sciences
PhD Arts & Social Sciences
Faculty of Engineering (Link)
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MSc Civil Engineering
MSc Mechanical Engineering
MSc Chemical & Environmental Engineering
MSc Communications & Computer Engineering
MPhil Engineering
PhD Engineering
MSc Mechanical Engineering
MSc Chemical & Environmental Engineering
MSc Communications & Computer Engineering
MPhil Engineering
PhD Engineering
Faculty of Science (Link)
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MSc Crop Biotechnology
MSc Crop Biotechnology & Entrepreneurship
MSc Computer Science & Entrepreneurship
MSc Environmental Monitoring & Management
MPhil Science
PhD Science
MSc Crop Biotechnology & Entrepreneurship
MSc Computer Science & Entrepreneurship
MSc Environmental Monitoring & Management
MPhil Science
PhD Science
Entry requirement (Link)
The listed entry requirement only includes A-Level as the Pre-U. Please consult the link above for other Pre-U.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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International Communication Studies and its variants: BBC
International Relations and its variants: ABB
Economics: ABB
Educations: BBC
Business, Management variants: BBB
International Relations and its variants: ABB
Economics: ABB
Educations: BBC
Business, Management variants: BBB
Faculty of Engineering
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BBB, inclusive of Mathematics and Physics (Chemistry for Chemical Engineering)
Faculty of Science
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Computer Science and its variants: all pass with at least C in Mathematics
Biotechnology and Nutrition: BBC, with at least 2 sciences
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences: BBC, B for Chemistry + another science subject
Pharmacy: "typically AAB/ABB", 2 science subjects with one of them must be Chemistry
Psychology: BBB
Biotechnology and Nutrition: BBC, with at least 2 sciences
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences: BBC, B for Chemistry + another science subject
Pharmacy: "typically AAB/ABB", 2 science subjects with one of them must be Chemistry
Psychology: BBB
Scholarship
For Malaysian (Link)
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High Achievers Scholarship gives you 25% discount on tuition fee for any incoming students that meet their academic requirement (AAA for A-Level, other Pre-U, check link). This scholarship is only available for your 1st year. Check out the Dean's Excellence Scholarship (below) for scholarships as returning students. This scholarship, as far as I know, is automatic - you get it if you are qualified for it.
Dean's Excellence Scholarships are offered to students who finish in the top 10% of their respective cohorts. Scholars receive a 25% reduction towards their tuition fee. Great thing about this is that if you enter without High Achievers but manage to finish in top 10%, you can get this. Bad thing is if you come in with High Achievers but fail to secure yourself in top 10%, you will have to pay fees in full amount.
If you happen to have family members who were once studied or are currently studying in the University of Nottingham (UK, China, Malaysia), you may be eligible for the Alumni scholarship.
You are in luck if you hold UEC. There is this very valuable Chinese Independent Schools (UEC) Scholarship exclusive to UEC holders.
Sin Chew Education Fund and The Star Education Fund are also giving out full scholarships but are highly competitive and are only open for certain periods. Be sure to check those out often.
There are also some other financial assistance which you may want to check out. Head to the master link for scholarships and financial assistance to check them out yourself.
Dean's Excellence Scholarships are offered to students who finish in the top 10% of their respective cohorts. Scholars receive a 25% reduction towards their tuition fee. Great thing about this is that if you enter without High Achievers but manage to finish in top 10%, you can get this. Bad thing is if you come in with High Achievers but fail to secure yourself in top 10%, you will have to pay fees in full amount.
If you happen to have family members who were once studied or are currently studying in the University of Nottingham (UK, China, Malaysia), you may be eligible for the Alumni scholarship.
You are in luck if you hold UEC. There is this very valuable Chinese Independent Schools (UEC) Scholarship exclusive to UEC holders.
Sin Chew Education Fund and The Star Education Fund are also giving out full scholarships but are highly competitive and are only open for certain periods. Be sure to check those out often.
There are also some other financial assistance which you may want to check out. Head to the master link for scholarships and financial assistance to check them out yourself.
For Internationals (Link)
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High Achievers Scholarship gives you 25% discount on tuition fee for any incoming students that meet their academic requirement (AAA for A-Level, other Pre-U, check link). This scholarship is only available for your 1st year. Check out the Dean's Excellence Scholarship (below) for scholarships as returning students. This scholarship, as far as I know, is automatic - you get it if you are qualified for it.
Dean's Excellence Scholarships are offered to students who finish in the top 10% of their respective cohorts. Scholars receive a 25% reduction towards their tuition fee. Great thing about this is that if you enter without High Achievers but manage to finish in top 10%, you can get this. Bad thing is if you come in with High Achievers but fail to secure yourself in top 10%, you will have to pay fees in full amount.
If you happen to have family members who were once studied or are currently studying in the University of Nottingham (UK, China, Malaysia), you may be eligible for the Alumni scholarship.
There are also some other financial assistance which you may want to check out. Head to the master link for scholarships and financial assistance to check them out yourself.
Dean's Excellence Scholarships are offered to students who finish in the top 10% of their respective cohorts. Scholars receive a 25% reduction towards their tuition fee. Great thing about this is that if you enter without High Achievers but manage to finish in top 10%, you can get this. Bad thing is if you come in with High Achievers but fail to secure yourself in top 10%, you will have to pay fees in full amount.
If you happen to have family members who were once studied or are currently studying in the University of Nottingham (UK, China, Malaysia), you may be eligible for the Alumni scholarship.
There are also some other financial assistance which you may want to check out. Head to the master link for scholarships and financial assistance to check them out yourself.
Fee
For Malaysian
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Foundation (Link)
RM6,500 for Art and Business stream
RM7,500 for Engineering and Sciences stream
Undergraduate(Link)
RM30,000 for business courses
RM36,500 for engineering courses
RM31,500 for sciences courses (non-life science)
RM36,500 for sciences courses (life science - pharmacy, nutrition etc.)
Postgraduate (Link)
RM55,000 for MBA
RM38,500 to RM44,000 for other business courses (taught-based)
RM30,000 for research-based business courses (MPhil, PhD)
RM40,000 for engineering courses (taught-based)
RM35,000 for research-based engineering courses (MPhil, PhD)
RM40,000 for sciences courses (taught-based)
VARIES for research-based sciences courses (MPhil, PhD) (check link for correct amount)
RM6,500 for Art and Business stream
RM7,500 for Engineering and Sciences stream
Undergraduate(Link)
RM30,000 for business courses
RM36,500 for engineering courses
RM31,500 for sciences courses (non-life science)
RM36,500 for sciences courses (life science - pharmacy, nutrition etc.)
Postgraduate (Link)
RM55,000 for MBA
RM38,500 to RM44,000 for other business courses (taught-based)
RM30,000 for research-based business courses (MPhil, PhD)
RM40,000 for engineering courses (taught-based)
RM35,000 for research-based engineering courses (MPhil, PhD)
RM40,000 for sciences courses (taught-based)
VARIES for research-based sciences courses (MPhil, PhD) (check link for correct amount)
For Internationals
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Foundation (Link)
RM7,500 for Art and Business stream
RM8,500 for Engineering and Sciences stream
Undergraduate (Link)
RM33,500 for business courses
RM40,000 for engineering courses
RM35,000 for sciences courses (non-life science)
RM40,000 for sciences courses (life science - pharmacy, nutrition etc.)
Postgraduate (Link)
RM55,000 for MBA
RM42,000 to RM44,000 for other business courses (taught-based)
RM33,500 for research-based business courses (MPhil, PhD)
RM43,500 for engineering courses (taught-based)
RM38,500 for research-based engineering courses (MPhil, PhD)
RM43,500 for sciences courses (taught-based)
VARIES for research-based sciences courses (MPhil, PhD) (check link for correct amount)
RM7,500 for Art and Business stream
RM8,500 for Engineering and Sciences stream
Undergraduate (Link)
RM33,500 for business courses
RM40,000 for engineering courses
RM35,000 for sciences courses (non-life science)
RM40,000 for sciences courses (life science - pharmacy, nutrition etc.)
Postgraduate (Link)
RM55,000 for MBA
RM42,000 to RM44,000 for other business courses (taught-based)
RM33,500 for research-based business courses (MPhil, PhD)
RM43,500 for engineering courses (taught-based)
RM38,500 for research-based engineering courses (MPhil, PhD)
RM43,500 for sciences courses (taught-based)
VARIES for research-based sciences courses (MPhil, PhD) (check link for correct amount)
Academic calender (credits to alexander.ch_1992)
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Autumn Sem: 26 Sept 2011 - 21 Jan 2012
Spring Sem: 7 Feb 2012 - 31 May 2012
Summer Sem: 21 May 2012 - 30 August 2012
Registration and Induction Week
Autumn Sem: 20 Sept 2011 - 21 Sept 2011, class starts 26 Sept 2011
Spring Sem: 2 Feb 2012 - 3 Feb 2012, class starts 7 Feb 2012
Spring Sem: 7 Feb 2012 - 31 May 2012
Summer Sem: 21 May 2012 - 30 August 2012
Registration and Induction Week
Autumn Sem: 20 Sept 2011 - 21 Sept 2011, class starts 26 Sept 2011
Spring Sem: 2 Feb 2012 - 3 Feb 2012, class starts 7 Feb 2012
Accommodation
The accommodation here can be considered into three category, namely on-campus, university-arranged off-campus, and privately-arranged off campus.
On-campus (link)
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Pros
-most convenient (nearest to SA - cafeteria, convenience store, ATM etc.)
-got shade all the way to your lecture halls/rooms, won't kena rain
-cleaning service that can be called upon request
-free slow internet, faster if you pay
Cons
-bloody management
-bloody rental
-bloody rule in prohibiting you to bring other electrical appliances other than your laptops and phone charger
-internet does not support P2P, PPS, QVOD etc.
For rental rates, please check out this (Link.
-most convenient (nearest to SA - cafeteria, convenience store, ATM etc.)
-got shade all the way to your lecture halls/rooms, won't kena rain
-cleaning service that can be called upon request
-free slow internet, faster if you pay
Cons
-bloody management
-bloody rental
-bloody rule in prohibiting you to bring other electrical appliances other than your laptops and phone charger
-internet does not support P2P, PPS, QVOD etc.
For rental rates, please check out this (Link.
University-arranged off-campus (Link)
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Pros
-well furnished.
-cleaning service that can be called upon request.
-Edu Square is well guarded and refurbished and feel new.
-you pay to a management who has office, no need to pay seperately for other bills
-some are quite near to university(TTS5)
Cons
-bloody management
-bloody rental
-same internet provider from the on-campus one
-some are far (TTS2) from university
-may get bloody housemates/roomates that are hard to deal with
For rental rates, please check out this link.
-well furnished.
-cleaning service that can be called upon request.
-Edu Square is well guarded and refurbished and feel new.
-you pay to a management who has office, no need to pay seperately for other bills
-some are quite near to university(TTS5)
Cons
-bloody management
-bloody rental
-same internet provider from the on-campus one
-some are far (TTS2) from university
-may get bloody housemates/roomates that are hard to deal with
For rental rates, please check out this link.
Privately-arranged off-campus
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Pros
-usually cheaper and more choices
-can select your desired housemates/roomates (if you stay with friends you know la)
-some are quite near to university (TTS5)
Cons
-bills are to be sorted ourselves, including cleaning service if you call for it
-some are far (TTS2) from university
-hard to coordinate for newcomers as they do not know about this much
-usually cheaper and more choices
-can select your desired housemates/roomates (if you stay with friends you know la)
-some are quite near to university (TTS5)
Cons
-bills are to be sorted ourselves, including cleaning service if you call for it
-some are far (TTS2) from university
-hard to coordinate for newcomers as they do not know about this much
Accommodation Reviews
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under construction
Extras
Rankings
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TIER 5 - SETARA (link)
73 - QS (link)
174 - THES-Reuters (link)
84 - ARWU (link)
17 (within UK) - Complete University Guide (link)
19 (within UK) - Guardian (link)
1 (within UK) - Pharmacology & Pharmacy (link)
7 (within UK) - RAE (in term of research power) (link)
Summary of our positions from University of Nottingham Wikipedia page
73 - QS (link)
174 - THES-Reuters (link)
84 - ARWU (link)
17 (within UK) - Complete University Guide (link)
19 (within UK) - Guardian (link)
1 (within UK) - Pharmacology & Pharmacy (link)
7 (within UK) - RAE (in term of research power) (link)
Summary of our positions from University of Nottingham Wikipedia page
Who accredit us?
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MQA
Engineering
BEM, IMechE, IET, IChemE, ICE
Pharmacy
RPSGB, Malaysian Pharmacy Board
Business
AMBA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW
Engineering
BEM, IMechE, IET, IChemE, ICE
Pharmacy
RPSGB, Malaysian Pharmacy Board
Business
AMBA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW
BEng vs MEng
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QUOTE(tanjinjack @ Mar 3 2011, 06:05 PM)
Not again. Never mind, I am here to explain. (Hopefully V4 is coming soon, and please, get this question to the first page!)
BEng and MEng are both undergraduate degree, meaning your first degree after your Pre-U.
The difference between BEng and MEng, other than the year it spends, is the possibility of getting accredited.
Today, to become a professional engineer (bearing the title Ir. or CEng or PEng depending on where you get accredited), you must study for 4 years during your tertiary studies. If you do not possess a 4-year degree, you will have to continue further study, or sit for their exams, so that you are qualified to work towards of becoming a professional engineer.
A little bit of history. BEng is always a 3-year course in UK education, as compared to 4 years in other countries. This is because UK education is rather concentrated, studying the core elements and do not waste time on the unrelated contents. Due to this nature, they are able to concentrate the course into 3 years. But the problem comes when everyone else in the world says, they will only accredit those degrees which are only of 4 years in length. To counter that, UK decides to come up with a 4-year MEng, instead of elongating their BEng into 4 years. The extra year, essentially teaches you more stuff, and also prepares you better to join the industry.
You may now wonder then, is our MEng the same as those Aus BEng? The answer is, NO, except when it comes to getting accreditation. A quick proof would be comparing the course structure side by side. You will find that, while Aus students still study Physics and Chemistry in their first semester/year, UK is already delivering the core contents of the respective course. For instance, for Mechanical, instead of just studying Physics, you already start off with Thermofluids and Solid Mechanics. Why? Because A-Level delivers more contents than SAM/AUSMAT/HSC, so they can just start with more advanced topics already.
Regarding further study, you may be surprised that, even a 3-year BEng could earn you a PhD seat in a UK university. This holds true within UK but not so true to the rest of world. Often the time, a lot of universities will clarify that a 4-year degree is required before one can start his/her Master/PhD, so a mere 3-year BEng will simply be insufficient to apply successfully. Harvard, for instance, actually states that one needs to do 6 years before they can start a PhD there. The specification of 6-years, means that even if you are a Master, you do not yet have the qualification to do it.
As for why you need accreditation, it really depends. If you are from Civil, go and get your MEng and practise in getting the Ir. title. It's vital for the Civil sector. As for the other main streams (Mech, Chem, EE), it is not that important in Malaysia. This is because, Boards of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) has yet to be so strict on the accreditation stuff that only accredited engineers can do the jobs. Intel hires BEng, for example. And with such phenomena happening, it makes the BEng a great course to sell, as it still promises jobs (as long as you get a good class) while it comes cheaper and faster than others. The drawback is the not-so-important (for now) accreditation thingy in Malaysia. Oh, one more thing, it is not uncommon to do the route of BEng, followed by a more specialised MSc (Master of Science, a postgraduate degree in UK). For instance, a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and later a MSc in Aerodynamics.
Of course, I may be biased, although I try to be as neutral as possible by supplying evidence for my claim.
Pin this. If we can't pin it into the V3 one, do it on the V4!!
BEng and MEng are both undergraduate degree, meaning your first degree after your Pre-U.
The difference between BEng and MEng, other than the year it spends, is the possibility of getting accredited.
Today, to become a professional engineer (bearing the title Ir. or CEng or PEng depending on where you get accredited), you must study for 4 years during your tertiary studies. If you do not possess a 4-year degree, you will have to continue further study, or sit for their exams, so that you are qualified to work towards of becoming a professional engineer.
A little bit of history. BEng is always a 3-year course in UK education, as compared to 4 years in other countries. This is because UK education is rather concentrated, studying the core elements and do not waste time on the unrelated contents. Due to this nature, they are able to concentrate the course into 3 years. But the problem comes when everyone else in the world says, they will only accredit those degrees which are only of 4 years in length. To counter that, UK decides to come up with a 4-year MEng, instead of elongating their BEng into 4 years. The extra year, essentially teaches you more stuff, and also prepares you better to join the industry.
You may now wonder then, is our MEng the same as those Aus BEng? The answer is, NO, except when it comes to getting accreditation. A quick proof would be comparing the course structure side by side. You will find that, while Aus students still study Physics and Chemistry in their first semester/year, UK is already delivering the core contents of the respective course. For instance, for Mechanical, instead of just studying Physics, you already start off with Thermofluids and Solid Mechanics. Why? Because A-Level delivers more contents than SAM/AUSMAT/HSC, so they can just start with more advanced topics already.
Regarding further study, you may be surprised that, even a 3-year BEng could earn you a PhD seat in a UK university. This holds true within UK but not so true to the rest of world. Often the time, a lot of universities will clarify that a 4-year degree is required before one can start his/her Master/PhD, so a mere 3-year BEng will simply be insufficient to apply successfully. Harvard, for instance, actually states that one needs to do 6 years before they can start a PhD there. The specification of 6-years, means that even if you are a Master, you do not yet have the qualification to do it.
As for why you need accreditation, it really depends. If you are from Civil, go and get your MEng and practise in getting the Ir. title. It's vital for the Civil sector. As for the other main streams (Mech, Chem, EE), it is not that important in Malaysia. This is because, Boards of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) has yet to be so strict on the accreditation stuff that only accredited engineers can do the jobs. Intel hires BEng, for example. And with such phenomena happening, it makes the BEng a great course to sell, as it still promises jobs (as long as you get a good class) while it comes cheaper and faster than others. The drawback is the not-so-important (for now) accreditation thingy in Malaysia. Oh, one more thing, it is not uncommon to do the route of BEng, followed by a more specialised MSc (Master of Science, a postgraduate degree in UK). For instance, a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and later a MSc in Aerodynamics.
Of course, I may be biased, although I try to be as neutral as possible by supplying evidence for my claim.
Pin this. If we can't pin it into the V3 one, do it on the V4!!
RM1000 to get offer letter (credits to alexander.ch_1992)
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We need your attention that this is a new policy that upon releasing the offer letter, you are to pay RM1,000 upfront which will be offset to your 1st year tuition fee. This is done so probably to prevent people FFK after getting the offer letter but don't want to come.
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Wonder why is it so blue? We are Nottingham what. LOL..
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QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ May 25 2011, 10:04 PM)
My non-exhaustive list:
Broga Pan Mee (w/ABC) {2.93655,101.909842}
Semenyih Pan mee [2.956777,101.839885]
Broga Ikan Bakar (further inside after chinese temple)
Semenyih Laksa (house beside food court)
Vegetarian set lunch *RM2 only!!* (buddhist shoplot place)
Various 'dai chao' (big fry) around town.
Various 'chap fan' (mixed rice) around town. [the mixed rice places around town are cheaper than the campus one, all of them are!]
Salted chicken
*MUST TRY* Satay Kajang Haji Samsuri (next to Kajang Stadium)
Broga Pan Mee (w/ABC) {2.93655,101.909842}
Semenyih Pan mee [2.956777,101.839885]
Broga Ikan Bakar (further inside after chinese temple)
Semenyih Laksa (house beside food court)
Vegetarian set lunch *RM2 only!!* (buddhist shoplot place)
Various 'dai chao' (big fry) around town.
Various 'chap fan' (mixed rice) around town. [the mixed rice places around town are cheaper than the campus one, all of them are!]
Salted chicken
*MUST TRY* Satay Kajang Haji Samsuri (next to Kajang Stadium)
QUOTE(tanjinjack @ May 25 2011, 11:20 PM)
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