Why MR?
- A broad-based curriculum with a strong focus on autonomous mobile and collaborative robotics
- Acquire skills in emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality, Robot Operating System, Computer Vision in AI and Industrial IoT for exciting career opportunities in robotics engineering and automation!
- Choose to specialise in Autonomous Systems, Automation & Industrial Cybersecurity, AI for Engineers or Space Technology; or deepen your real-world experience through a one-year industry immersion
- Unlock new opportunities for your career and further studies by pursuing a Second Major in Business
About MR
Robots are changing our daily lives – imagine stepping out of your smart home, taking a self-driving vehicle to your favourite restaurant, and getting served by a robot waiter! The field of robotics and automation is steadily growing and finding its way into every home, company and industry. If you want to engineer the next generation of robots and smart machines, the Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics (MR) is your ideal choice.
With our broad-based curriculum, you will learn to use emerging technologies in robotics and automation, such as augmented reality, computer vision and Industrial Internet of Things, to develop high-tech solutions for consumer products and industrial applications. This will give you an edge when you pursue exciting careers in growing fields such as service robotics, autonomous driving technologies and industrial automation and applications.
Overview of Your MR Journey
Highlights
WORLDSKILLS CHAMPIONS
Cedric Yau and Alvin Ang clinched gold in the mechatronics category at the 2025 WorldSkills ASEAN competition. A biennial event that brings competitors from Southeast Asia, the duo demonstrated their expertise in handling industrial equipment, programming equipment control systems and human machine interfaces.
Final-year Automation & Mechatronic Systems* students Mah Jia Yong and Edwin Tan helped to design, build, program and integrate a fully automated robotics assembly line. Smart sensors such as RFID and IO-Link technologies were used for production tracking and preventive smart maintenance. An augmented reality (AR) application was also created to identify components and provide information about the machines.
*renamed the Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics
Further Studies
You will be well prepared for further studies in mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering at both local and overseas universities. You may even be granted advanced standing in related engineering courses at:
Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Technology-University of Glasgow
Australia
- Monash University
- University of New South Wales
United Kingdom
- University of Manchester
- University of Sheffield
Tan Xin Yong
Automation & Mechatronic Systems* graduate, Class of 2022
Tan Xin Yong is studying degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University of Singapore (NTU) with a NTU Dean's
Award.
*Renamed the Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics
Michael Lim
Automation & Mechatronic Systems* graduate, Class of 2019
Michael Lim, a recipient of the SAF Academic Award, graduated from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) where he pursued Engineering Product Development. He currently works as a Senior Military Expert in the Singapore Armed Forces.
*Renamed the Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics
Careers
As a designer and engineer of automation systems, you will be well-sought after in jobs that involve the design, development and manufacturing of intelligent products and systems. You can look forward to pursuing careers in the following job roles:
- Robotics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Application Engineer
- WSH Coordinator
- Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer in Process Engineering
- Equipment Engineering
- Facility Engineering
- Quality Engineering
- Product Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
Benjamin Tan
Automation & Mechatronic Systems* graduate, Class of 2015
Benjamin graduated from University College London with a Master of Science in Robotics and Computation. He is currently a Lead Robotics Software Engineer at Dyson Singapore.
*Renamed the Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics
Clement Chen
Mechatronic Engineering* graduate, Class of 2012
Clement graduated from SUTD with a Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Product Development). He is currently a Design Engineer at Dyson Singapore.
*Renamed the Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics
Entry Requirements
AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-C
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
| Subject | 'O' Level Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
| Any one of the following subjects: Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Computing/Computer Studies Design & Technology Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics Physics Science (Chemistry, Biology) Science (Physics, Biology) Science (Physics, Chemistry) | 1-6 |
Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf .
For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.
Candidates with colour vision deficiency, severe vision deficiency, profound hearing deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or severe physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations.