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Strong emphasis on design prepares graduates for innovative and value-adding engineering professions
Engaging projects such as Go-Kart design and Shell Eco-Marathon vehicle design
Exciting final-year options in Design Innovation, Environment & Energy Systems and Automotive Technology & Motorsports
A business management minor that equips you with management and entrepreneurship skills, and widens your career path

About the Diploma

Do the latest inventions and creative products make you sit up and want to know how they came about? Does a versatile and broad-based engineering course that opens doors to a wide array of careers excite you? With the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (ME), you can look forward to creating and designing products for diverse sectors.

You will gain a strong foundation and become a competent mechanical engineer. This practiceoriented course will provide you with the latest computational skills and technology to be at the forefront of the industry. ME’s strong emphasis on design empowers you for value-added engineering jobs such as the generation and use of energy, creation of new materials, process design, and the manufacture of a wide array of products ranging from home appliances to medical devices.

In your final year, you can specialise in Automotive Technology & Motorsports, Biomedical Applications, Design Innovation or Environment & Energy Systems. With ME’s strong industry links, you can also opt for a six-month local or overseas internship to perfect your skills in the real world.

To give you an added edge, you can opt for our new Business Management Minor. Delivered by Ngee Ann’s School of Business & Accountancy – the most established polytechnic business school – the business modules will equip you with knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, management and marketing. A strong engineering foundation in mechanical engineering and competency in business knowledge will stand you in good stead in your career and degree pursuits. Armed with skills that are well sought-after, you can be sure of a wide range of career options and exciting opportunities ahead!

Versatility and design focus are ME’s key strengths. So get ready to innovate and invent with the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering!

Career Prospects

Due to the diverse applications of mechanical engineering, you will have one of the most versatile professional qualifications with lots of opportunities in career and further studies. You can work in jobs that deal with design, manufacturing, sales, consulting, and servicing, to name a few.

Companies that employ mechanical engineers cover a wide range of sectors such as consumer products, marine, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, precision engineering, electronics, power generation, logistics management, and condominium or resort facilities maintenance management.

Further Studies

ME enjoys strong recognition and accreditation by local and overseas universities. You may be granted advanced standing when you apply for programmes in related degree disciplines. Here are some examples of the advanced standing that ME graduates can enjoy:

Nanyang Technological University
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Bioengineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering
National University of Singapore
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
University of Warwick, United Kingdom
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
University of New South Wales, Australia
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
University of Melbourne, Australia
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Besides engineering degrees, you are also eligible to apply for non-engineering degree courses. With our Business Management Minor, you will certainly have a head-start in applying for business-related degree courses.

Here are more details on the degree options and advanced standing at the universities - locally and overseas.

Related Courses
•	Aerospace Technology (N65)
•	Biomedical Engineering (N60)
•	Electrical Engineering (N43)
•	Electronic & Computer Engineering (N44)
•	Engineering With Business Management (N71)
•	Marine & Offshore Technology (N42)
•	Mechatronic Engineering (N50)

Contact Us

Mr Chua Soo Nam, Raymond
Mechanical Engineering Division
Blk 37, #06-04
Tel: 6460 6497
Fax : 6467 7384
Email: csn1@np.edu.sg

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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(admission to full-time courses)
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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results and fulfil the aggregate computation requirements.

Subject

'O' Level Grade

English	1–7 **
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)	1–6
Science (with Physics, Chemistry or Biology component) or Computer Studies or Design & Technology or Fundamentals of Electronics	1–6

The aggregate computation for selection is based on grades obtained for English, Mathematics, Science or Design & Technology or Food & Nutrition (Grade 1-9) or a relevant OSIE / Applied Subject and two other subjects.

** Candidates with English as a second language must have attained a minimum grade of 6.

Candidates with hearing deficiency or severe vision deficiency should not apply for the course.

Course Structure

First-Year Modules

Second-Year Modules

Final-Year Modules

Level 1.1

·	Engineering Mathematics 1

·	Electrical Technology

·	Computer Programming

·	Engineering Mechanics

·	Engineering: A Creative Profession

·	Sports & Wellness ^

·	Idea Jumpstart ^

Level 1.2

·	Engineering Drawing & Computer-Aided Design

·	Engineering Mathematics 2

·	Engineering Materials

·	Manufacturing Technology & Practice

·	Digital Electronics Technology

·	Communication Toolkit ^

Level 2.1

·	Engineering Mathematics 3

·	Industrial Automation

·	Thermodynamics

·	Applied Mechanics

·	Idea Blueprint ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 2.2

·	Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

·	Computer-Aided Manufacturing

·	Fluid Mechanics

·	Strength of Materials

·	Engineering Design

·	Idea Launchpad ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Internship Option

Level 3.1

·	Applied Thermodynamics

·	Engineering System Design

·	Instrumentation & Control

·	Mechanics of Machines & Materials

·	World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 3.2

·	Six-month Internship

Non-Internship Option

Level 3.1

·	Instrumentation & Control

·	Mechanics of Machines & Materials

·	Project Design and Development 1

·	Project Management

·	World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Option Module-Choose one from

·	Automotive Technology & Motorsports

·	Biomedical Applications

·	Environment & Energy Systems

·	Design Innovation

·	Automation & Robotics Technology

Level 3.2

·	Applied Thermodynamics

·	Engineering System Design

·	Project Design and Development 2

^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules at Ngee Ann help students become more versatile and competitive by expanding their knowledge and skills beyond their core disciplines. Areas covered include communication, entrepreneurship, lifeskills, media and the arts, and science and technology.

Course Structure with minor in Business Management

First-Year Modules

Second-Year Modules

Final-Year Modules

Level 1.1

·	Engineering Mathematics 1

·	Electrical Technology

·	Computer Programming

·	Engineering Mechanics

·	Engineering: A Creative Profession

·	Sports & Wellness ^

·	Idea Jumpstart ^

Level 1.2

·	Engineering Drawing & Computer-Aided Design

·	Engineering Mathematics 2

·	Engineering Materials

·	Manufacturing Technology & Practice

·	Digital Electronics Technology

·	Communication Toolkit ^

Level 2.1

·	Engineering Mathematics 3

·	Industrial Automation

·	Thermodynamics

·	Applied Mechanics

·	Marketing Fundamentals

·	Business and the Economy ^

·	Idea Blueprint ^

Level 2.2

·	Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

·	Fluid Mechanics

·	Strength of Materials

·	Engineering Design

·	Fundamentals of Financial Management

·	Effective People Management ^

·	Idea Launchpad ^

Level 3.1

Internship

·	Mechanics of Machines & Materials

·	Mechanical System Design

·	Starting and Managing an Enterprise

·	Business Elective

·	World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Non-internship

·	Mechanics of Machines & Materials

·	Project Design and Business Application 1

·	Starting and Managing an Enterprise

·	Business Elective

·	World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^

·	Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) module ^

Level 3.2

Internship

·	Six-month Internship

Non-internship

·	Applied Thermodynamics

·	Engineering System Design

·	Project Design and Business Application 2

^	For more details on Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules, please log on to www.np.edu.sg/is/.

Diploma Plus Programme

Students can opt to take additional modules from a wide range of clusters under the Diploma Plus Programme (DDP) to further enhance and/or broaden their knowledge in a variety of discipline specific areas based on their interests and learning abilities. The Diploma Plus Certificate helps students if they wish to pursue a university degree or increase their employability in discipline-specific areas.

Students can choose the DPP clusters from the range listed below. The offer of a DPP cluster is subject to the condition that the minimum class size is met and based on available vacancies.

Engineering Clusters

Non-Engineering Clusters

·	Advanced Engineering Mathematics *

·	Aerospace Design

·	Applied Physics *

·	Computer-Aided Design Skills

·	Workplace Safety & Health

·	Leisure & Retail Management

·	Economics & Financial Applications ^

* Designed in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). The syllabus is based on the first-year engineering mathematics and science curricula of NUS.

^ DPP cluster will not be offered to students taking the Minor in Business Management

Engineering students can also pursue Diploma Plus Certificates in Business, Innovation Management and Languages (Japanese).

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Course structure

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