108 mechanical engineering
minimum requirements BEng (Hons) SQA Higher: GCE A-Level: ILC Higher: IB Diploma:
BEng (without Honours) SQA Higher: GCE A-Level:
ILC Higher: IB Diploma:
Essential subjects: why study at dundee?
ABBB BCC
ABBB 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL
BCCC CDD
BCCC 28 points with 5, 5, 4 at HL
Mathematics and a science or engineering subject (Higher, A-L, ILC H, HL) for both BEng and BEng (Hons).
advanced entry (to Level 2) SQA Advanced Higher: BB + BB (H) in different subjects GCE A-Level: IB Diploma:
BBB 32 points with 5, 5, 4 at HL Essential subjects:
Mathematics and a science or engineering subject (AH, A-L, HL).
other qualifications
Please see ‘Engineering, Physics and Mathematics’ on page 140 for details.
degree programmes (with UCAS Codes) BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng Mechanical Engineering
(3 years without Honours) See making your application on page 32.
professional accreditation
The BEng (Hons) degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and therefore meets the initial academic requirements to progress to Chartered Engineer status
H300 H302
Modern mechanical engineering requires people who are able to combine a very broad range of technical, scientific, creative and management skills to achieve goals in sectors ranging from space exploration to energy management to surgical innovation. At Dundee we pride ourselves in taking a modern systems based approach to developing these mechanical engineering skills within our students.
Throughout the degree, students will have an opportunity to mix traditional core engineering disciplines with emerging technologies to create truly innovative solutions to design and analyse problems. To support this, we have invested heavily in developing facilities in important new areas of engineering including rapid prototyping, renewable energy and embedded control technology. It is strongly felt that the best way to develop student skills is through practical work and students have extensive opportunities to gain hands-on experience in group and individual project work.
Our students have the opportunity to participate in Formula Student, Europe’s biggest student motorsport event run by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), which challenges university students from around the world to design and build a single-seat racing car, which is then put to the test at the famous Silverstone Circuit. In 2010, our DRIVE team won the Safety Award (for best crash avoidance or impact mitigation system).
employability
Mechanical engineering graduates from Dundee are highly employable and enjoy a broad range of career options. Many graduates progress directly into working in mainstream engineering sectors including the energy (oil industry and renewable energy), aerospace, automotive and defence sectors. The ability to solve practical problems is also highly attractive to employers and opens opportunities in consultancy, finance, teaching and the armed forces.
A number of our graduates go on to study our MSc Biomedical Engineering or MSc Design for Medical Technologies programmes at Dundee whilst others decide to continue their studies at PhD level in the exciting area of biomedical engineering and biotechnology which is a main research strength of the department.
teaching and assessment
The course is made up of a number of specialist modules. These modules are presented at four levels corresponding to the four years of the course. Modules in Levels 1 and 2 concentrate on essential engineering principles and basic science, and are taken in common with students on other engineering courses. More specialised mechanical engineering modules are taught in Levels 3 and 4.
www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/mechanical
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