Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Hons)

This course is designed to deliver high-quality undergraduate engineering education by providing students with a curriculum that is firmly grounded in Mechatronic engineering fundamentals.

• It also exposes students to the areas of basic engineering sciences and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computing engineering.
• Students will gain the technical skills to design, analyse and test “intelligent” products or processes that incorporate a suitable controller, sensor and mechatronic devices for robotics and automation.

Any one of these:

• STPM: 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry), and a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM Level or its equivalent.
• A-LEVEL: 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry).
• UEC: 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry).
• MATRICULATION/FOUNDATION: Passed the relevant Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
• DIPLOMA: Successful completion of the APU/APIIT Engineering Diploma and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board OR
• Successful completion of a Diploma in Engineering with other recognised Institutions and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board.

Note: Candidates who wish to study Engineering Degree courses must not be color blind or physically handicapped in a way that makes them unable to conduct experimental/practical work. This is in line with the requirements of engineering professional bodies where safe engineering practices are mandatory. All International Students need to go through EMGS Medical Screening. If a student is found to be color blind, the Medical Screening may be failed.

English Requirements for International Students

• IELTS: 5.0
• TOEFL IBT: 40
• Pearson (PTE): 47
• MUET: Band 3.5

Year 1 

Common Modules:

• Analysis of Circuits
• Engineering Materials
• Programming with Python
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Introduction to C Programming
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Instrumentation & Measurement
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Statics & Dynamic
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Year 2 

Common Modules:

• Analogue Electronics
• Introduction to Electrical Systems
• Engineering Mathematics 3
• Electromagnetic Field Theory
• Digital Electronics
• Innovation Processes
• Engineering Software & Applications
• Signals & Linear Systems

Specialised Modules:

• Sensors & Actuators 
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Year 3 

Common Modules:

• Control Engineering
• Communication Engineering Principles
• Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software
• Engineering Mathematics 4
• Engineering Project Management
• Venture Building

Specialised Modules:

• Mechanics of Machines
• Industrial Automation
• Robotics Technology

In the second semester of Year 3, Choose 1 Module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation of the module selected as described below;

Minor Pathway

Gain breadth of knowledge by taking 3 set modules outside of a particular major field of study. Minor packages are available and can be undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1, and Year 4 Semester 2.

Minor Pathway Options:

1. IoT

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Internet of Things: Concepts and Applications

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology

2. FinTech

   • Year 3 Semester 2: FinTech Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Digital Finance

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Robo Advisor

3. Digital Transformation

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Digital Execution

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Digital Strategy & Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology

4. Data Analytics

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Behavioral Science and Marketing Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Optimization & Deep Learning

5. Artificial Intelligence

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Machine Vision Intelligence (MVI)

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Text Analysis & Sentiment Analysis

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology

6. Digital Age Psychology

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Industrial & Organizational Psychology

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Cyberpsychology

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Human Factors Psychology

Extension Pathway

Expand depth of knowledge by taking three (3) set modules in a specific area within a certain field of study. Extensions are available and can be undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1, and Year 4 Semester 2.

Extension Pathway Options:

1. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Machine Vision Intelligence

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Robot Operating Systems

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Drone Technology

2. Drilling Technology

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Directional Drilling & Surveying

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Well Control

3. Oil and Gas Operations

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Gas Engineering

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Petroleum Economics

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics

4. Smart Robotics

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Machine Vision Intelligence

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Robot Operating Systems

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Product Creation Technology

Internship (16 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Year 4

Common Modules:

• Group Design Project 1
• Group Design Project 2
• Project Phase I (Investigation)
• Project Phase II (Implementation)
• Engineer in Society

Specialised Modules:

• CAD/ CAM

MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum