Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering - Frequently Asked Questions
School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
- Questions - Mechatronic Engineering
- Questions - BioEngineering
- Questions - CA Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Questions - Manufacturing Engineering with Business Studies
Questions Mechatronic Engineering
1.What are the entry requirements for Mechatronic Engineering ? How many points are required ?Answer
2.How many students are accepted for the course?Answer
3.I want to know more about the B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering Programme.Answer
4.What do Mechatronic Engineers actually do?Answer
5.The prospectus states that there is an "Intra Period" in third year. What is this all about?Answer
6.Can I transfer into the course from an I.T.?Answer
7.I am a mature student can I gain entry to the course?Answer
8.How can I find out further information about the course?Answer
Questions BioEngineering
1. What are the entry requirements for BioEngineering? How may points are required? Answer
2. How many students are accepted for the course? Answer
3.I want to know more about the B.Eng. in BioEngineering Programme.Answer
4.What do BioEngineers actually do?Answer
5.The prospectus states that there is an "Intra Period" in third year. What is this all about?Answer
6.Can I transfer into the course from an I.T.?Answer
7.I am a mature student can I gain entry to the course?Answer
8.How can I find out further information about the course?Answer
Questions Mechanical
and Manufacturing Engineering (CAM)
1. What are the entry requirements for CAM? How may points are required? Answer
2. How many students are accepted for the course? Answer
3.I want to know more about the B.Eng. in CAM Programme.Answer
4.What do Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineers actually do?Answer
5.The prospectus states that there is an "Intra Period" in third year. What is this all about?Answer
6.Can I transfer into the course from an I.T.?Answer
7.I am a mature student can I gain entry to the course?Answer
8.How can I find out further information about the course?Answer
Questions Manufacturing Engineering
with Business Studies
1. What are the entry requirements for Manufacturing Engineering with Business Studies? How may points are required? Answer
2. How many students are accepted for the course? Answer
3.I want to know more about the B.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering with Business Studies Programme.Answer
4.What do Manufacturing Engineers actually do?Answer
5.The prospectus states that there is an "Intra Period" in third year. What is this all about?Answer
6.Can I transfer into the course from an I.T.?Answer
7.I am a mature student can I gain entry to the course?Answer
8.How can I find out further information about the course?Answer
Answers- Mechatronic Engineering
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment, the Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with at least:
Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects (one of which must be mathematics or applied mathematics, and a Grade D3 in four Ordinary or Higher Level subjects ; furthermore, one of the D3 Grades must be from the following group of subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, Technical Drawing, Biology, Agricultural Science.
To see last years CAO points please click here.
The first year intake for Mechatronic Engineering is about 60 students.
The B.Eng. Mechatronic Engineering degree programme is a four year course that includes an six month period of Intra spent in an appropriate industrial workplace. The programme consists of eight semesters, of which seven are spent on academic studies within the University and one (semester 6) is spent in industry. The course provides a broad and practical programme of study to give the graduate a firm foundation in the design of Electro-mechanical devices .
At the end of Year Two the student spends a minimum of
six months in industry, under the framework of the Intra programme.
Students who have achieved an appropriate level of language
competence may be placed abroad.
The course is described in detail in the course document.
Mechatronic Engineers are responsible for the design
and production of domestic consumer goods (e.g. video recorders);
medical machinery (e.g. life support systems); hydraulic,pneumatic
and electrical controls and drives; automated production
systems; robots etc. These skills can be applied in many
industries such as the transport industry (design of componets and
systems for cars and aircraft), food processing industry
and petrochemical industry.
Semester 6 in the third year of the programme is mainly
devoted to INTRA (INtegrated TRAining), in which students spend
a six month period in industry. The student spends their
time working for a particular company in a field relevant to their
degree programme. This period of industrial training is
intended to provide students with an insight into the structure and
functioning of industry. The intra period also gives the
student valuable relevant work experience which can improve their
employment prospects upon completion of their degree.
Yes. Students awarded an NCEA National Certificate or
Ordinary Degree with credit or distinction from third-level institutions elsewhere may
apply for transfer to this degree programme. Appropriate credits will be given
for courses followed in the student's previous academic work. Students will
be exempted from either the first year or first two years of the programme depending
on their
qualifications and circumstances. For further information
please consult the faculty booklet or contact the Office for Academic
Affairs, DCU, Dublin 9.
Yes. The University is favourably disposed to applications
from mature candidates. An interview is obligatory and candidates
may be required to take and apptitude test or submit written
work. Mature candidates should apply directly to the University by
contacting the Office for Academic Affairs
By obtaining a copy of the faculty booklet for the faculty
of Engineering and Design. This is available from the office of Academic
affairs. If you have more specific questions you may contact
the school secretary.
Answers- BioEngineering
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment, the Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with at least:
Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects (one of which must be mathematics or applied mathematics, and a Grade D3 in four Ordinary or Higher Level subjects ; furthermore, one of the D3 Grades must be from the following group of subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, Technical Drawing, Biology, Agricultural Science.
To see last years CAO points please click here.
The first year intake for BioEngineering is about 30 students.
The B.Eng. in BioEngineering is a degree programme which was launched in september 1999
by the
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing
Engineering in conjunction with the school of Biological Sciences, and reflects
the requirement for trained engineering graduates to work in the healthcare
sector.
The programme is a four year course that includes an six month period of Intra spent in an appropriate industrial workplace. The programme consists of eight semesters, of which seven are spent on academic studies within the University and one (semester 6) is spent in industry. The course provides a broad and practical programme of study to produce graduates with competencies in designing and devloping medical, surgical and artificial life support equipment and devices as well as designing and managing hospital air, water and energy systems.
The course is described in detail in the faculty booklet.
BioEngineers are responsible for the design and development of prosthesis (artificial limbs, artifical hips, artificial hearts etc.), surgical equipment, life support equipment, medical equipment. They may also be involved in the designing and managing hospital and clinical air, water and energy systems.
Semester 6 in the third year of the programme is mainly
devoted to INTRA (INtegrated TRAining), in which students spend
a six month period in industry. The student spends their
time working for a particular company in a field relevant to their
degree programme. This period of industrial training is
intended to provide students with an insight into the structure and
functioning of industry. The intra period also gives the
student valuable relevant work experience which can improve their
employment prospects upon completion of their degree.
Yes. Students awarded an NCEA National Certificate or
Ordinary Degree with credit or distinction from third-level institutions elsewhere may
apply for transfer to this degree programme. Appropriate credits will be given
for courses followed in the student's previous academic work. Students will
be exempted from either the first year or first two years of the programme depending
on their
qualifications and circumstances. For further information
please consult the faculty booklet or contact the Office for Academic
Affairs, DCU, Dublin 9.
Yes. The University is favourably disposed to applications
from mature candidates. An interview is obligatory and candidates
may be required to take and apptitude test or submit written
work. Mature candidates should apply directly to the University by
contacting the Office for Academic Affairs
By obtaining a copy of the faculty booklet for the faculty
of Engineering and Design. This is available from the office of Academic
affairs. If you have more specific questions you may contact
the school secretary.
Answers- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (CAM)
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment, the Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with at least:
Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects (one of which must be mathematics or applied mathematics, and a Grade D3 in four Ordinary or Higher Level subjects ; furthermore, one of the D3 Grades must be from the following group of subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, Technical Drawing, Biology, Agricultural Science.
To see last years CAO points please click here.
The first year intake for CA Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is about 45 students.
The B.Eng. in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is a degree programme which was launched in September 1999 by the School of Mechanical and Manufactruing Engineering and reflects the move in engineering toward the exploitation of computer based tools in both manufacture and design.
The programme is a four year course that includes an six month period of Intra spent in an appropriate industrial workplace. The programme consists of eight semesters, of which seven are spent on academic studies within the University and one (semester 6) is spent in industry. The course provides a broad and practical programme of study to produce graduates with competencies in computer aided simulation,designing and manufacture.
The course is described in detail in the faculty booklet.
Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for the design and development of engineering products, the analysis of the design of components using advanced computerised analysis techniques (such as finite element analysis), computer aided manufacture of engineering products, computerised simulation of engineering products and processes, automated assembly (robotics) and the development of engineering software.
Semester 6 in the third year of the programme is mainly
devoted to INTRA (INtegrated TRAining), in which students spend
a six month period in industry. The student spends their
time working for a particular company in a field relevant to their
degree programme. This period of industrial training is
intended to provide students with an insight into the structure and
functioning of industry. The intra period also gives the
student valuable relevant work experience which can improve their
employment prospects upon completion of their degree.
Yes. Students awarded an NCEA National Certificate or
Ordinary Degree with credit or distinction from third-level institutions elsewhere may
apply for transfer to this degree programme. Appropriate credits will be given
for courses followed in the student's previous academic work. Students will
be exempted from either the first year or first two years of the programme depending
on their
qualifications and circumstances. For further information
please consult the faculty booklet or contact the Office for Academic
Affairs, DCU, Dublin 9.
Yes. The University is favourably disposed to applications
from mature candidates. An interview is obligatory and candidates
may be required to take and apptitude test or submit written
work. Mature candidates should apply directly to the University by
contacting the Office for Academic Affairs
By obtaining a copy of the faculty booklet for the faculty
of Engineering and Design. This is available from the office of Academic
affairs. If you have more specific questions you may contact
the school secretary.
Answers- Manufacturing Engineering With Business Studies
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment, the Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with at least:
Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects (one of which must be mathematics or applied mathematics, and a Grade D3 in four Ordinary or Higher Level subjects ; furthermore, one of the D3 Grades must be from the following group of subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, Technical Drawing, Biology, Agricultural Science.
To see last years CAO points please click here.
The first year intake for Manufacturing Engineering with Business Studies is about 30 students.
The B.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering with Business Studies is a degree programme which was launched in September 1999 by the School of Mechanical and Manufactruing Engineering in co-operation with the DCU Business School and the School of Applied Languages and International Studies (SALIS).The aim of the programme is to provide a balanced university education in preperation for careers in industrial and export management, civil service, comericial or marketing management in national SME's and international industrial organisations.
The programme is a four year course that includes an six month period of Intra spent in an appropriate industrial workplace. The programme consists of eight semesters, of which seven are spent on academic studies within the University and one (semester 6) is spent in industry. The course provides a broad and practical programme of study to produce graduates with competencies in computer aided simulation,designing and manufacture.
The course is described in detail in the faculty booklet.
Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for the design, development and management of manufacturing and production methods (including managing plant operation) in order to ensure production and economic efficiency (Which is achieved by combining sound engineering and business knowldge).
Semester 6 in the third year of the programme is mainly
devoted to INTRA (INtegrated TRAining), in which students spend
a six month period in industry. The student spends their
time working for a particular company in a field relevant to their
degree programme. This period of industrial training is
intended to provide students with an insight into the structure and
functioning of industry. The intra period also gives the
student valuable relevant work experience which can improve their
employment prospects upon completion of their degree.
Yes. Students awarded an NCEA National Certificate or
Ordinary Degree with credit or distinction from third-level institutions elsewhere may
apply for transfer to this degree programme. Appropriate credits will be given
for courses followed in the student's previous academic work. Students will
be exempted from either the first year or first two years of the programme depending
on their
qualifications and circumstances. For further information
please consult the faculty booklet or contact the Office for Academic
Affairs, DCU, Dublin 9.
Yes. The University is favourably disposed to applications
from mature candidates. An interview is obligatory and candidates
may be required to take and apptitude test or submit written
work. Mature candidates should apply directly to the University by
contacting the Office for Academic Affairs
By obtaining a copy of the faculty booklet for the faculty
of Engineering and Design. This is available from the office of Academic
affairs. If you have more specific questions you may contact
the school secretary.
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