Mechanical Engineering is a very well established mainstream engineering profession concerned with energy, design and technology in almost every kind of industry. In the UK, 58% of mechanical engineers are engaged in research and development, design, executive and senior management in industry. The balance can be found in central and local government, nationalised industries, education and professional consultancy.
The modern mechanical engineer is principally a numerate problem solver and manager accessing the great database of written engineering knowledge and supported by powerful computing hardware and software. The course aims to provide instruction and directed study with engineering theory being applied wherever possible to real products. Determination of product design by calculation and analysis together with studies of how thing are manufactured lead to a balanced degree of studies suited to a career in today's manufacturing industry or in the services infrastructure. Mechanical engineers are employed in every industry and in a wide range of posts covering design, technical, research, administrative and management functions. There is growing demand for high calibre, intelligent and numerate mechanical engineers in industry, commerce and the government sectors across the spectrum of activity from technological specialist to senior management.
A BEng (hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering, as with medicine or law, is regarded as a professional qualification. This means that an external body, in this case the "Institution of Mechanical Engineers" (IMechE) regularly checks the quality and structure of courses. Courses which meet certain standards are given accreditation. Graduates of these courses can then ultimately become Chartered Engineers.
The BEng honours degree offered by Dundee University is accredited by the IMechE. By doing this degree chartered status can be attained by taking "further learning" - typically a master's degree followed by a period gaining industrial experience. In addition, an advisory panel made up of local industrialists and the teaching staff ensures that the course syllabus meets the current and future needs of industry.
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Entry with good A-Levels or Advanced Highers
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The courses in Mechanical Engineering lead to a BEng(Hons) in 4 years with entry based on a Scottish Higher Level certificate in three subjects. A good ability in Physics and Mathematics is important but Technological Studies is acceptable in place of Physics. Direct entry to second year is possible for applicants with good Higher or A level qualifications.
There are other acceptable entry qualifications including national diplomas, certificates and recognised qualifications from other countries. Mature students are welcome and there is an Access degree.
Contact: Dr Huirong Le
For more information on this course, please refer to the University Prospectus.
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