Duration of Study
Intakes Period
Campus Location
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
R2/0714/4/0004 (05/28) (MQA/FA15341)
About Course
Mode of Study: Full Time (Yes) | Part Time (No)
This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students the competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real-life projects.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme is designed to prepare you for professional career and to further your study to Bachelor Degree in the related engineering field. We adopt comprehensive and innovative content and teaching techniques, which are designed towards expanding the frontiers of learning and inculcating a probing mind.
You will be challenged to develop into multi-skilled professionals possessing mental, intellectual and emotional fortitude to succeed in life. The curricula, further enhanced with project work, lab experiments and practical training, are designed with inputs from reputable sources.
The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme consists of well-established balance between theory, experiments and hands-on practical training during the two and half-years of study. The curriculum consists of a good mix of general subjects as well as core engineering subjects.
92 credit hours of subjects are being taught in seven semesters. This Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme can be completed in 2 ½ years.
Programme Highlights
Summary of DME Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
PEO
No.
Programme Educational Objectives
UNITEN produces mechanical engineering technician graduates who:
PEO1
Are practicing technical assistants in electrical engineering or energy related business
PEO2
Hold leadership responsibilities
PEO3
Engage in activities to enhance knowledge in electrical engineering field
DME Programme Outcomes (PO)
Programme Outcomes
Students graduating from the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) programmes will have the ability to:
PO No.
PO Statements
PO1
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices
PO2
Identify and analyze well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity
PO3
Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety as well as cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required
PO4
Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements
PO5
Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing, engineering, and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations
PO6
When solving well-defined engineering problems, evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment
PO7
Understand and commit to professional ethics and norms of technician practice including compliance with relevant laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion
PO8
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings
PO9
Communicate effectively and inclusively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions
PO10
Demonstrate awareness of engineering management principles as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
PO11
Recognize the need for, and have the ability for independent updating in the face of specialized technical knowledge
What You’ll Learn
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
English for Diploma
Fundamentals of Circuit Theory
Mathematics 1
Physics for Engineering
Manufacturing Process
Engineering Workshop
Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah
Programming for Engineering
Engineering Drawing
Mathematics II
Mechanics I: Statics
Technical Communication
Engineering Materials
Thermofluids Lab
Mathematics III
Computer Aided Design
Mechanics II: Dynamics
Welding Technology
Mechanics of Materials
Thermodynamics
Power Plant Engineering
Instrumentation and Control
Instrumentation and Control Lab
Mechanics of Fluids
Machine Design
Pengajian Islam dan Kemasyarakatan/ Pendidikan Moral dan Kemasyarakatan
Final Year Project 1 and Final Year Project 2
Mechanics of Materials Lab
Industrial Training
Machine Design Lab
Occupational Safety and Health
Engineering Practice in Society
Entry Requirement
For Malaysian Student
For International Student
International Students
International students are required to fulfil one of the English proficiency scores stated below to enrol at UNITEN. Foundation students who do not fulfil this English requirement are required to sit for the Test of English Proficiency (TEP) before they could enrol in the English Short Course (ESC).
– Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
Achieve Band 3 and above
– International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Achieve 5.0 and above
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 42 (TOEFL Internet-Based Test) and above
| Fee Type | Malaysian | International |
| Total Tuition Fees | RM 28,800 | RM 31,800 |
| Other Fees (Excluded from Total Tuition Fees) | RM 1,348 |
EMGS Application Fee (Visa): As per EMGS proforma invoice (upon acceptance of offer) Registration Fee: RM 7,000 Application Fee (upon acceptance of offer): RM 1,100 |
| Advanced Semester Fee (Included in Total Tuition Fees) | RM 6,000 | RM 6,000 |
- *Full & partial scholarships are available to APPLY
Note: Other Fee type
Accommodation Advance Fee (if applicable) = RM250. Subject to terms and conditions. Other optional fees/charges include Medical Insurance, electricity, parking, English Short Course (ESC), Test of English Proficiency (TEP) and some student facilities within UNITEN.
Flexible payment options are available:
1. Full payment in advance
2. Monthly instalment plans
3. Full payment by two weeks before the semester’s final examinations