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Mechanical Engineering is an important discipline with a long history of technology innovation.
With the advent of the computer and information technology, mechanical engineering is now playing an even more important role in the development of many new areas, such as life science and micro/ nano technologies. The breakthrough in these new technologies is often seen to rely on the support of mechanical engineering. Thus, there is an increasing demand for R&D engineers and managers who have strong background in mechanical engineering.
Option to complete a dissertation
Optional specialisation in Additive Manufacturing
Candidates must possess
(A) A good bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial engineering or a related discipline with mathematical and production training, or
(B) A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline with mathematical training and 2 years relevant industry experience, and
(C) A good TOEFL score (iBT = 100 or more, PBT = 600 or more, CBT = 250 or more) or IELTS score (6.5 or more) for graduates of universities in which English is not the medium of instruction.
Related disciplines include but are not limited to bachelor's programmes offered by the College of Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Business graduates will also be considered if they have relevant specialisation and/or relevant experience; relevant experience needs to be supported by a letter from the employer.
Applicants are recommended to also provide letters of reference and a clear statement of purpose in support of their application.
By application, on a case-by-case basis.
30 AUs coursework or 24 AUs coursework and a dissertation
| Option | Description | No. of Courses | Core | Electives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coursework and Dissertation | 8 Courses + Dissertation | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | Coursework Only (*Default Option) | 10 Courses | 4 | 6 |
*Please note that ALL students will automatically be assigned the default Option 2 - Coursework Only. If you wish to apply for Option 1: Coursework and Dissertation, you must apply using the "Application for Conversion of Option of study" form.
CORE COURSES
| Course Code | Title | AUs | Prerequisite(s) | Semester | Availability to Exchange Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6104 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials | 3 | NIL | 1 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
| M6801 | Advanced Thermal Engineering | 3 | NIL | 2 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
| M6802 | Engineering Measurements | 3 | NIL | 2 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
| M6803 | Computational Methods in Engineering | 3 | NIL | 1 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Course Code | Title | AUs | Prerequisite(s) | Semester | Availability to Exchange Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L6103 | Supply Chain Analysis & Design | 3 | NIL | 2 | Not Available |
| M6102 | Advanced Materials Engineering | 3 | NIL | 1 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
| M6141 | Quality Engineering | 3 | NIL | 2 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
| M6205 | Systems Simulation & Modeling | 3 | NIL | 1 | Not Available |
| M6235 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes | 3 | NIL | 1 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
| M6301 | Advanced Metrology & Sensing System | 3 | NIL | 2 | Not Available |
| M6303 | Fundamentals of Precision Engineering | 3 | NIL | 2 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
| M6401 | Product Design & Development | 3 | NIL | 1 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
| M6423 | Prototype & Rapid Prototyping | 3 | NIL | 2 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
| M6816 | Laser Assisted Manufacturing | 3 | NIL | 2 | Yes, but subject to the School's approval & class availability |
Please note that the courses available to exchange students are subject to change every academic year.
Conditions for the Award of the Additive Manufacturing Specialisation
i. Pass all core courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
| M6104 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials |
| M6801 | Advanced Thermal Engineering |
| M6802 | Engineering Measurements |
| M6803 | Computational Methods in Engineering |
ii. Pass any four of the following Additive Manufacturing courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
| M6235 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes |
| M6401 | Product Design and Development |
| M6421 | Advanced Design for Manufacturing |
| M6423 | Prototype & Rapid Prototyping |
| M6816 | Laser Assisted Manufacturing |
In addition to the above core and specialisation requirements, students must also meet a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in order to graduate.
This MSc programme is specifically designed for graduate engineers, R&D engineers, scientists, researchers, and other related professionals who wish to equip themselves with more advanced knowledge in mechanical engineering to face the ever changing world.
Information on Tuition Fees
This is a MOE-subsidised MSc programme for local students.
Please refer to the NTU Admissions page here for more information.
Course Synopsis
CORE COURSES
M6104 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Taught by Assoc Prof Shu Dong Wei and Assoc Prof Seah Leong Keey
The first part of the current course will cover the advanced topics of statically indeterminacy, stress concentration, and creep and viscoelasticity. The second part focuses on a very useful and common engineering structures, plates and shells, their governing equations, and particularly some numerical analysis. The third part introduces an advanced and widely applied materials of the last few decades, laminated composites materials. The various constituents of the materials are delved into as well as the bonded lamina. The fourth part closes with the introduction of the application of the aforementioned laminates as plates in topics such bending, vibration, and buckling.
M6801 Advanced Thermal Engineering
Taught by Assoc Prof Huang Xiaoyang and Assoc Prof Fei Duan
The course covers the following sections: Heat Conduction, Fundamental Equations for Fluids and Energy, Similarity, Vorticity Equation and Potential Flow, Momentum Boundary Layer Theory, Thermal Boundary Layer Theory, Free Convection, Internal Flow Convection Heat Transfer.
M6802 Engineering Measurements
Taught by Assoc Prof Fan Zheng, David and Dr. Suchand Sandeep
The course covers the following sections: Advanced principles of measurement that examine the static and dynamic characteristics of instruments; The design of measurement system through the application of sensing and signal conditioning elements for data acquisition; Overview of the operations of some specialised measurement systems which have important industrial applications; Advanced principles of measurements which examine the static and dynamic characteristics of instruments; The design of measurements system through the application of sensing and signal conditioning elements for data acquisition; An overview of the operations of some specialised measurements systems which have important industrial applications.
M6803 Computational Methods in Engineering
Taught by Assoc Prof Lee Yong Tsui and Assoc Prof Li Hua
The course covers the following sections: Overview of computational requirements in engineering; Object modeling and algorithms; Optimisation; Approximation and Interpolation; Large-Scale Systems of Linear Equations; Numerical Differentiation; Numerical Integration; Numerical Methods for ODEs; Numerical Methods for PDEs.
ELECTIVE COURSES
L6103 Supply Chain Analysis & Design
Taught by Assoc Prof Rajesh Piplani
The course covers the following topics: Supply chain management: issues and challenges, risk pooling; Value of information; Multi-echelon inventory management; Supply chain integration: push-pull supply chain; Supply chain drivers and metrics; SC performance measurement; Supply network design: pipeline inventory consideration in supply chains; Inventory-transportation trade-off; Supply contracts; Risks in global supply chains and supply chain strategies.
M6102 Advanced Materials Engineering
Taught by Assoc Prof Sunil C. Joshi, Professor Michael Khor Khiam Aik and Dr Narasimalu Srikanth
The course covers the following sections: Metallic materials and composites: metallurgical fundamentals and fracture, copper, stainless steels, advanced composite materials, heat-resistant superalloys; Selection and service performance of materials: materials selection in design, materials testing, failure of engineering materials; Polymeric materials: polymer synthesis and classification, engineering polymers, polymer blends, liquid crystalline polymers; Ceramic materials: functional ceramics, optical ceramics, magnetic ceramics, colossal magneto-resistant ceramics, case studies; Superconductors.
M6141 Quality Engineering
Taught by Adjunct Professor Goh Thong Ngee
The course covers the following sections: Quality concepts, statistical process control, process improvement, design of experiments, reliability, quality management systems and design, product liability; Case studies and examples of industrial applications will be used throughout the course; The course develops an appreciation of advanced quality engineering techniques and a perception of how quality can be built into all stages of a product lifecycle.
M6205 Systems Simulation & Modeling
Taught by Assoc Prof Rajesh Piplani
The course covers the following sections: Discrete-event simulation; Basic model-building blocks; Simulation of global manufacturing facilities; System life cycle analysis; Simulation validation and verification; Continuous Simulation; Supply Chain Modelling; Simulation Case Study.
M6235 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Taught by Assoc Prof Zhou Wei and Assoc Prof Liu Erjia
The course covers the following sections: Manufacturing processes; Nature and various methods of raw materials for shaping; Emphasis on the link between the nature of the process to the shapes, dimensions, and properties that can be achieved; Case study.
M6301 Advanced Metrology & Sensing System
Taught by Assoc Prof Fan Zheng, David and Dr. Sidharthan Raghuranman
The course covers the following sections: International standards, linear and geometric tolerances; Surface, mechanical and optical metrology; Pneumatic and hydraulic devices for measurement; Transducers for in-process and post-process measurements, piezo devices, signal handling and processing, computer-aided-metrology, residual stress measurement; Scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and electron probe microanalysis.
M6303 Fundamentals of Precision Engineering
Taught by Assoc Prof Yeo Swee Hock and Assoc Prof Murukeshan Vadakke Matham
The course covers the following sections: History of precision engineering. Principles and definitions of precision machine design; State-of-the-art in research, prototyping and full production from ultra-precision machining through micro-engineering, microelectronics and molecular manipulation; Application of displacement transducers to machines and instruments; Tolerance technology.
M6401 Product Design & Development
Taught by Assoc Prof Chen Chun-Hsien and Assoc Prof Moon Seung Ki
The course covers the following sections: A multi-disciplinary approach to product design and development; Product development process and strategies; Need identification and product specifications; Generation and evaluation of ideas and concepts; Product architecture; Product aesthetics and form creation; Product semantics and identity.
M6423 Prototype & Rapid Prototyping
Taught by Assoc Prof Yeong Wai Yee, Dr. Sing Swee Leong and Dr. An Jia
The course covers the following sections: Introduction to prototyping; Soft and virtual prototyping; Fundamentals of rapid prototyping; Rapid prototyping systems; Rapid prototyping data format; Applications of rapid prototyping.
M6816 Laser Assisted Manufacturing
Taught by Assoc Prof Zhou Wei and and Professor Lam Yee Cheong
The course covers the following sections: Introduction to lasers used in machining; Optics for laser machining processes; Laser material interaction--salient features. Materials science for laser processing; One, two or three-dimensional laser machining; Transport phenomena for laser materials processing; Advanced laser material processing and machining. Laser-assisted 3D printing; Laser safety and hazards.