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Why ?

echanical ngineering () is broad-based. It is often viewed as the “unseen” foundation of the other engineering disciplines. Any system that involves motion of one form or another invariably requires the inputs of mechanical engineers. is thus the vital backbone of a range of industries spanning electronics, transport, chemicals and even medical equipment. As such, it offers perhaps the widest scope of career opportunities as mechanical engineers are involved in the research, development, design and manufacturing of all kinds of product, ranging from small devices such as the ubiquitous mobile phones to the largest aircraft and ocean-going vessels. Mechanical engineers are also needed in the most sophisticated production facilities, may it be an oil refinery or a wafer fabrication plant.

Reporting on the significant contributions of to the Singapore economy, The Business Times headlined their January 2005 article “Mechanical engg - the S’pore edge”. The Singapore Economic Development Board also considered as the foundation of Singapore’s manufacturing excellence and a strong pillar of Singapore’s economy. According to one of their recent reports, Singapore’s manufacturing sector accounted for 26% of Singapore’s Gross National Product (GDP) in 2003 with alone enjoying an output of S$25 billion, a combined value-add of S$9 billion, and contributing to 17% of total manufacturing output and 24% of the value-add of Singapore’s manufacturing sector. This only goes to show that the prospects for are very bright indeed.

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About Department, NUS

The Department at NUS is staffed by highly qualified academics and experienced professionals. Many of the faculty members are leading researchers in their own respective fields, and some are regular consultants to industries, Government and overseas organisations. The Department boasts of well-equipped laboratories in all the key disciplines of . These facilities are constantly being upgraded and new state-of-the-art facilities added to keep the Department abreast of technological developments and trends.

Department has also been leading the Faculty’s initiatives in emerging technology areas such as advanced materials, micro systems technology, nanotechnology and bioengineering. These laboratories and facilities serve both the teaching and research functions of the Department. The Department has close research links and collaborations with many of the national research institutes and centres in Singapore. There are also research collaborations with renowned institutions and universities overseas at the individual and institutional levels. Many faculty members are involved in the Singapore-MIT Alliance programmes.

The Programme at NUS

The full-time Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Degree programme has been accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK) as being equivalent to four-year Master of Engineering programmes in the United Kingdom. More recently, the NUS Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) programme has also been accredited by the newly-established Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of the Institution of Engineers, Singapore.

Department constantly reviews its curriculum to keep pace with the continually changing industrial landscape in Singapore and beyond, with the aim to better prepare its graduates for future challenges in their professional careers. For example, noting that Singapore is a key hub for aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) in Asia, mechanical engineers who took up the Aeronautical Engineering Specialisation will be better prepared to enter this sector of the industry. The Precision Engineering Specialisation caters to those who would like to contribute to a strong precision engineering sector - a key segment in the manufacturing sector. Other Specialisations, for example, in Biomechanical Engineering and in Materials Engineering in Design, have been developed in response to and in anticipation of external changes.

Recognising that design will play a much more significant role in the next phase of Singapore’s economy, another new Specialisation in Product Design is in the final stage of preparation. It should become available in the new academic year, further expanding the basket of Specialisations offered to students. Furthermore, students will also have opportunities to gain useful hands-on experiences in design and built, such as through the NUS FSAE project spearheaded by Department.

Besides offering ME students a well-balanced academic programme, a new “Student Advisory Service” has recently been launched. It aims to provide students with up-to-date and helpful advice as well as guidance on personal matters that might affect their studies. There is also the vibrant and multi-faceted NUS experience. These plus the excellent academic infrastructure should enhance your learning experience in NUS.

Come and experience the programme, and be a part of the Singapore’s edge! Come and join a sector that is poised for even higher growth.

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