Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the design, manufacture, testing, operation and maintenance of various types of machinery and industrial plants and often includes the executive management of industries. Its successful practice requires the application of mathematics, physics, chemistry and economics to a variety of machines and work areas. Mechanical engineers are employed mainly in manufacturing and service industries and are also engaged in independent research, design and development in the areas mentioned above.
CSEC Minimum passes: 5
CSEC Mandatory: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry
CAPE Minimum passes: 2
CAPE Mandatory: Pure Mathematics, Physics
Alternative Qualifications:
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A minimum GPA of 2.5 obtained in PreENG,
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Any of the following Diplomas, based on merit using the scores calculated in Table 3.1:- NEC Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma – Score of 65% and above;
- COSTAATT Associate Degree (GPA of 3.5 and above);
- TTIT/UTT Technician Diploma (GPA of 3.0 and above);
- BCC Ordinary Mechanical Technician Diploma (GPA of 3.5 and above).
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Any other qualification that is considered by the Department, in addition to those listed in Regulation 3.1 (See Table 3.1 in the latest Undergraduate Handbook for the Faculty of Engineering: https://sta.uwi.edu/faculty-booklet-archive).
Career Opportunities: Government; Environmental Industries; Agricultural/ Process Industries; Academia; Consultancy; Natural Resource Development; Sustainable Development
Website: http://sta.uwi.edu/eng/mechanical/about-department#aboutmech