Overview of Diploma In Mechanical Engineering in Lincoln University College Malaysia
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programmes is a discipline of engineering that follows the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design,manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. It equips students with more accessible and quality education and provides training to manufacturing or production personnel to meet the needs of manufacturing or production industry.This program helps the students to learn continuously, to accumulate new information and make use of that information to improve upon the technologies, to broaden the sphere of technology applications, to develop novel means of improving the environment and contribute to sustainable economy and improve the quality of life. After successful completion of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering course, students can either continue further Engineering studies in undergraduate level or get employment as junior levels as Production Engineers, Quality Control Engineers and Design Engineers and other such positions.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
| Sl.No. |
MQA Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credits |
| 1 |
DME 1153 |
Measurement and Instrumentation |
3 |
| 2 |
DME 1163 |
Engineering Mechanics I |
3 |
| 3 |
DME 1122 |
Electrical Technology I |
2 |
| 4 |
DME 1133 |
Engineering Mathematics I |
3 |
| 5 |
DME 1143 |
English I |
3 |
| 6 |
DME 1113 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
| 7 |
DME 1213 |
Engineering Drawing and Graphics |
4 |
| 8 |
DME 1223 |
Machine Design I |
4 |
| 9 |
MPU 3173 |
Malaysian Studies |
3 |
| 10 |
MPU 3163 |
Malay Language Communication 3 |
3 |
| 11 |
MPU 3173 |
MPU 3163 |
3 |
| 12 |
DME 1233 |
English II |
3 |
| 13 |
DME 1234 |
Engineering Mathematics II |
3 |
| 14 |
DME 1312 |
Engineering Computing |
2 |
| 15 |
DME 1323 |
Computer Aided Design |
4 |
| 16 |
DME 1333 |
Engineering Lab I |
3 |
| 17 |
MPU2222 |
Creative Problem Solving |
2 |
| 18 |
DME 2423 |
Workshop Practices |
3 |
| 19 |
DME 2433 |
Mechanics of Materials |
3 |
| 20 |
DME 2443 |
Engineering Mechanics II |
3 |
| 21 |
DME 2453 |
Thermodynamics |
3 |
| 22 |
DME 2462 |
Entrepreneurship |
2 |
| 23 |
MPU 2332 |
Constitution and Community |
2 |
| 24 |
DME 2523 |
Machine Design II |
4 |
| 25 |
DME 2532 |
Electrical Technology II |
2 |
| 26 |
MPU 2442 |
Co-Curriculum |
2 |
| 27 |
DME 2513 |
Material Structures and Properties |
3 |
| 28 |
DME 2613 |
Management for Engineering Student |
4 |
| 29 |
DME 2622 |
Hydraulics and Pneumatics |
2 |
| 30 |
DME 2633 |
Engineering Lab II |
3 |
| 31 |
DME 3714 |
Final Year Project |
4 |
| 32 |
DME 3816 |
Industrial Training |
6 |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Passed the Certificate of Education (SPM) / Vocational Education Certificate (SPMV) with at least three credits in three (3) subjects including Mathematics and one Science / Technical / Vocational / English subject; or
- Passed Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least a B grade in three (3) subjects including Mathematics and one Science / Technical / Vocational and passed a course in English; or
- Passing O-Level with at least grade C in three (3) subjects including Mathematics and one Science / Technical / Vocational and passed a course in English; or
- Pass the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 3 in a relevant field and pass SPM with credit in at least one (1) subjects and pass the consolidation program Mathematics (for students who failed Mathematics); or
- Passed Community College Certificate equivalent to 3 MOH level in related field; and
a) Pass SPM with credit in at least one (1) subjects and pass the consolidation program Mathematics (for students who failed Mathematics).
- Graduate Certificate Vocational and Technical / skills equivalent to level 3 KKM with a CGPA of 2.0 and one (1) year experience in a related field or one (1) semester consolidation program; or
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering / Engineering Technology (Level 3 MOH) with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; or
- Passed the Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM) or equivalent with at least a grade C (NGMP 2.0) in one (1) subject and passed Mathematics, English and one (1) Science / Technical / Vocational subject at SPM level (or equivalent); or
- Passed the Malaysian Higher Certificate of Religion (STAM) rank maqbul; and passing the Mathematics. English and one (1) Science / Technical / Vocational Education at SPM level (or equivalent); or As well as pass the Mathematics, English and one (1) Science / Technical / Vocational subject at the SPM (or equivalent) level; Or
- Qualification - other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.
International student:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Diploma Mechanical engineers use advanced mathematics and technology to design and implement the systems that make machines and new products function. This course will provide students with industry or job related engineering knowledge, scientific skills, computing and analytical power, mathematical techniques, a sound knowledge of English to communicate in the job field and the ability to apply the problem solving techniques. Those who have completed a graduate certificate program can find careers in the following areas:
• Product design and development
• Research and development
• Power plant management
• Large systems management
• Alternative energy consulting
• Electrical power management
• Manufacturing
• Marketing
