Degree type:
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE) degree program prepares graduates with the theoretical and technical knowledge, competencies and hands-on skills required to install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and manage mechanical systems in advanced manufacturing. In the first two years of study, students develop core academic competencies, practice functional skills related to subject knowledge, and develop critical thinking skills. In subsequent years, students practice applying theoretical skills and competencies related to industrial maintenance (including reliability centered maintenance, failure mode and effect analyses, and advanced functions of computerized maintenance management systems).
In the third year of studies students engage in an in-field training experience. In their final year, students conduct an in-depth research study of a mechanical/maintenance engineering-based problem, design, or technological application. The consolidation of the skill set developed in the B.Sc. ME-MaE program through the completion of a capstone project and work placement prepares graduates for exciting careers in mechanical engineering.
In the third year of studies students engage in an in-field training experience. In their final year, students conduct an in-depth research study of a mechanical/maintenance engineering-based problem, design, or technological application. The consolidation of the skill set developed in the B.Sc. ME-MaE program through the completion of a capstone project and work placement prepares graduates for exciting careers in mechanical engineering.
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one final year Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred); OR
2. Two- year Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma from UDST, or equivalent; OR
3. Three-year Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.
2. Two- year Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma from UDST, or equivalent; OR
3. Three-year Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| AECH1201 | Basic Engineering Calculations | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEM1010 | General Chemistry I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1011 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1030 | Calculus I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1020 | General Physics | - | PHYS1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1021 | General Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective: select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning TEST | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 18 | 15 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| AEEL1100 | Fundamentals of Electricity | MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1200 | Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) | - | AEEL1100 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA1102 | Health & Safety in the Workplace | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA1312 | Engineering Graphics | AECH1201 | - | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| CHEM1020 | General Chemistry II | CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 | CHEM1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1021 | General Chemistry II (Lab) | CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 | CHEM1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH2010 | Calculus II | MATH1030 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 18 | 14 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| AECH1100 | Environmental Awareness & Ethics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA1113 | Materials Practices | CHEM1010 & PHYS1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA1213 | Materials Practices (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA1113 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA1303 | Machine Shop Practices | AEMA1102 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 7 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 43 | 34 | 23 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| AECH2103 | Leadership & Management Principles | AECH1100 & COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2101 | Welding Fundamentals | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| AEMA2121 | Materials & Processes | AEMA1213 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2131 | Industrial Maintenance Mechanics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2201 | Welding Fundamentals (Lab) | AEMA1303 | AEMA2101 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEMA2221 | Materials & Processes (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2121 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA2231 | Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2131 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEMA2311 | Computer Aided Design I | AEMA1312 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective - Mathematics & Natural Sciences: select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| BIOL1001 | Inquiry-Based Biology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1002 | Introduction to Botany | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1003 | Fundamentals of Ecology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 16 | 12 | 10 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| AECH2112 | Sustainability & Renewable Energy | AECH1100 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEMA2102 | Power Plant Components | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2112 | Rotating Equipment Maintenance | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2122 | Non-Destructive Testing | AEMA2221 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2202 | Power Plant Components (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2102 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEMA2222 | Non-Destructive Testing (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2122 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA2232 | Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2112 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEPC1203 | Basic Instrumentation | AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 | - | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 14 | 9 | 11 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| AEMA2103 | Principles of Maintenance | AEMA2112 & AEMA2131 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2203 | Principles of Maintenance (Lab) | - | AEMA2103 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA2113 | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | PHYS1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2213 | Hydraulics & Pneumatics (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2113 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA3121 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | MATH1030 & PHYS1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA3221 | Applied Fluid Mechanics (Lab) | AECE1340 OR AEMA1102 | AEMA3121 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 9 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 39 | 27 | 27 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| AEMA3111 | Multivariate Calculus | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEMA3301 | Mechanics, Statics & Dynamics | AEMA1102 & PHYS1021 & MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AEMA3311 | Computer Aided Design II | AEMA2311 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AEMA4142 | Applied Heat Transfer | AECH2142 OR AEMA3121 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| RSST3002 | Probability & Statistical Analysis | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 15 | 13 | 4 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| AECH2113 | Quality Assurance | COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA4111 | Applied Differential Equations | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH3302 | Applied Thermodynamics | MATH1030 & PHYS1020 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AEMA3302 | Strength of Materials | AEMA3301 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AEMA3322 | Maintenance Engineering | AEMA2203 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| AETN2302 | Applied Programming I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 17 | 13 | 10 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| AEMA3000 | Work Placement | Min. 85 Credits | This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 41 | 26 | 14 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| AEMA4100 | Project Management | AECH2103 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEMA4121 | Pipeline Protection & Maintenance | AEMA2222 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA4301 | Capstone Project I | RSST3001 OR RSST3002 | AEMA4100 & AEMA4311 & COMM3010 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| AEMA4311 | Machine Design | AEMA3302 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| COMM3010 | Research & Reporting | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 11 | 11 | 5 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| AEMA4122 | Quality Control | AEMA3311 & RSST3002 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA4302 | Capstone Project II | AEMA4301 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEMA4312 | Applied CNC & CAM | AEMA2221 & AEMA3311 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| AEMA4332 | Facilities Maintenance Management | AECH3302 & AEMA2311 & AEMA3322 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 10 | 8 | 6 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 21 | 19 | 11 | |||
| Program Total | 144 | 106 | 75 | |||