CAREERS
You will receive a separate certificate of specialisation, in addition to
your BEng (Mech) degree scroll. The energy sector is a growing one, with
opportunities for you to work in design, project management, consultancy,
planning and regulatory roles. The versatility of your training in mechanical
engineering will also enable you to pursue a career in many other fields, in
addition to those related specifically to energy and power generation.
ENERGY AND
SUSTAINABILITY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Addressing global energy challenges requires both
creativity and sound technical grounding, and the
Energy and Sustainability Specialisation calls
those with a passion to innovate for a better
future. You apply for admission in Stage 3
of your studies in ME. Your selection to and
continuation in the specialisation is based
on overall merit, as well as your aptitude
in related foundational modules.
LIVE the Clean Life
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Block EA, #07-08
9 Engineering Drive 1
Singapore 117575
TEL
: +65-6516 2212
FAX
: +65-6779 1459
EMAIL : [email protected]
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“I developed a better
understanding of global
energy trends and the energy
landscape in Singapore. This
combination of technical
know-how and industry
awareness will definitely
be useful in a career that
encompasses both engineering
and strategic planning.”
Koay Yi Jing
“I believe energy is the core of
any engineering industry and
there are ample opportunities
for career development.
Besides, the knowledge I gained
allows me to venture into
other fields, such as the offshore,
petrochemical, automotive and
aeronautical industries.”
John Gusti
“The key to a green future
requires current systems to be
further optimised and become
more energy-efficient. The
economic returns are enormous
and Singapore can reduce its
vulnerability by being less
reliant on imported oil.”
“With power generation from
fossil fuels accounting for
approximately 50% of carbon
emissions, mechanical engineers
play a crucial role in improving
equipment and systems
efficiency to maintain the
balance of the carbon cycle.”
Jared Tan
Chai Wei Cheng
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, NUS
GO
GREEN
Renewable energy and energy
efficiency are central to a
sustainable future. With our
Energy and Sustainability
Specialisation, you can play a
vital part in shaping the
environment and the future of
our fragile planet.
The need for energy efficiency is a
particularly pressing concern in Asia due
to expanding economies and growing
populations. The Singapore Government
has targeted a 35% improvement in
energy efficiency from the 2005 level by
2030. In response, the Singapore Certified
Energy Manager (SCEM) programme
trains and certifies engineers in technical
and managerial functions related to
energy efficiency, and is recognised
The Energy and Sustainability
Specialisation within the Bachelor of
Engineering (Mechanical) curriculum at
NUS is where you are equipped with the
advanced interdisciplinary skills required to
analyse, design, optimise and evaluate the
technical and economic viability of energy
systems. You learn about traditional and
alternative energy sources, as well as
the science and technology of energy
conversion and storage, all within the
by industry and various government
agencies. As a graduate of our Energy
and Sustainability Specialisation, you will
possess the fundamental knowledge and
skills required to apply for this certification
if you wish to in future. This certification
will enable you to provide services such as
consultation and procurement, facility and
energy management, as well as energy
audits of buildings and industry as part
of legislated regulations.
broader context of energy management,
sustainability and security. You have
opportunities to put your knowledge
into practice across a range of scales and
systems as diverse as cooling in electronics
to vehicles, buildings, desalination plants,
and even entire cities.
BATTERIES
NOT
Included
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PROFESSIONAL
Certification
ME
You spend the first two years building
a solid foundation in mechanical
engineering. Specialisation starts
from Stage 3, when you read at least
four technical electives from the
accompanying list. In Stage 4, you
select a final-year-project (FYP) that is
related to energy and sustainability.
Besides being assessed through
the usual FYP dissertation and oral
presentations, you also present your
work in a poster session.
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES FOR
ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALISATION
ME3221
Energy Conversion Processes and
Sustainable Systems
ME4223
Thermal Environmental Engineering
and Energy Efficiency
ME4225
Industrial Heat Transfer
ME4226
Energy and Thermal Systems Analysis
ME4227
Internal Combustion Engines
ME5207
Solar Energy Systems
ESP3401 Photovoltaic Devices and Systems
ESP4402 Transport Phenomena in Energy Systems
PROGRAMME
Structure
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