UCD Engineering
“For as long as I can remember I always wanted to do engineering, and that influenced my choice of subjects for the Leaving Certificate. I did Maths, Applied Maths and Physics. I also did Art, which some people may find unusual but I found it really useful, particularly in the design modules of my degree. I chose Mechanical Engineering because I had a hands-on approach to all things mechanical (especially engines) while growing up, and I wanted to learn how and why things work the way they do. I now work in Italy with Ferrari on engine design and testing.“
Ian Whelan Graduate
Mechanical Engineering
Condensation shock associated with local supersonic flow
Why is this course for me? Mechanical engineers help to improve our world. We face unprecedented challenges, from understanding climate change, to managing global mobility, to finding sustainable growth pathways for the burgeoning population in the developing world. Mechanical Engineering in UCD provides you with the education, skills and knowledge you’ll need to understand the challenges, and help to develop the new solutions we need. Working in areas ranging from energy to aerospace, biomedicine or manufacturing, mechanical engineers are changing our world for the better. They create new solutions, integrate disparate technologies, increase energy efficiency, reduce our consumption of natural resources and minimise our impact on the local and global environment. If you want to help forge a path to a brighter future, Mechanical Engineering at UCD is the place for you.
What will I study?
First Year Engineering students follow a common first year. Modules include: Physics ¬ Chemistry ¬Mathematics ¬ Energy Engineering ¬ Mechanics ¬ Electrical/Electronic Engineering ¬ Creativity in Design
Second to Fifth Year Sample modules for Mechanical Engineering students include:Mechanical Engineering Design ¬Mechanics of Fluids ¬ Materials Science & Engineering ¬Heat Transfer ¬ Electrical & Electronic Circuits ¬ Manufacturing Engineering ¬Mechanics of Solids ¬ Professional Engineering ¬ Engineering Thermodynamics ¬ Applied Dynamics ¬ Biomechanics ¬Measurement & Instrumentation ¬Control Theory
A student’s week includes attending lectures and tutorials as well as participating in laboratory-based workshops and undertaking independent study.
A combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment is used. In your final year, you’ll also submit a report of your research project.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Opportunities are extraordinarily diverse, making graduates highly resilient to changing economic circumstances. Recent graduates are currently employed in: ¬ Energy, Biomedical, Aeronautical, Automotive and Manufacturing Sectors ¬ IT companies ¬ Management and Project Management.
Graduates can pursue taught or research master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Engineering with Business or Biomedical Engineering in UCD or elsewhere. Those with a strong interest in research also have the opportunity to pursue a PhD.
International Study Opportunities Students are encouraged to spend one or more semesters abroad, attending a Mechanical Engineering degree of equivalent standard. To date, students have studied in:
– University of California, Berkeley, USA – Georgia Institute of Technology, USA – EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland – Australia, France and New Zealand
Professional Work Experience Professional Work Experience (PWE) is incorporated in the ME programme. Six to eight month internships (the majority of which are paid), have included the following companies: Accenture, Bio-Medical Research Galway Ltd., BMW, Boston Scientific, Henkel, Jaguar Land Rover, PCH International, Moog Dublin Ltd., Crospon & Abbvie and many others.
BSc (Engineering Science) (NFQ Level 8) leading to ME (NFQ Level 9) or BE (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
CAO Code DN150 CAO Points Range 2015 500 — 625
Length of Course 3 Years (BSc) (Hons) + 2 Years (ME) or 4 Years (BE) DN150 Places 250
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ Mathematics (Min H4 in LC or equivalent) ¬ One laboratory science subject (Min H6 in LC or equivalent) ¬ Two other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate You must obtain a minimum of Grade H5 in two subjects and a minimum of Grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes None
Level 6/7 Progression Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/hetac
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 188
Special Entry Recommendations It is recommended that the Laboratory Science subject should be one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology
Other courses of interest Engineering
Energy Systems Engineering Biomedical Engineering
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