MASTER OF SCIENCE (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

The programme is intended to provide students with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the ‘state-
of-the-art’ in one or more of the many areas of mechanical engineering. Its unique balance of rigorous
fundamentals and engaging real-world applications in the M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) programme train the
students to be analytical thinkers who will successfully integrate and synthesize the theory and new knowledge.
The com bination of expertise in research and in engineering consultancy in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering helps to give this M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) course its unique features. The success of this
M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) course can be measured by the large proportion of its graduates who find
appropriate and challenging posts in industry at home and abroad.

To graduate, a student needs to accumulate a total of no less than 40 Modular Credits (MCs) and obtain a
minimum Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0 (equivalent to the Grade of B-) for the best modules equivalent
of 40 MCs (inclusive of foundation/core modules, where required). Each graduate module of 39 lecture hours is
usually assigned 4 MCs. Hence, in general, a student needs to complete 10 modules chosen from the list of
modules. (A maximum of 2 approved external modules are usually allowed.)

A candidate m ay read for a M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with or without a major or area of specialisation.
Currently, students must complete at least 5 modules from the core module list for the specialization in order to
graduate with the specialisation.

The Specialisations currently available are as follows:

1. Computation and Modelling
2. Manufacturing Technology & Automation

Starting Semester 1, AY2016/2017, the Specialisations available are as follows:

1. Computation and Modelling (Table 1)

(At least 5 modules (20MCs) from the revised module list, each with a grade of at least B-.This will be applicable
to new students matriculating in Semester 1, AY2016/2017 onwards only.)

2. Advanced Manufacturing (Table 2)

(At least 5 modules (20MCs) from the revised module list)

The following graduate modules are offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering:

GRADUATE MODULES (Module Descriptions)

General Module
ME5001 Mechanical Engineering Project

Applied Mechanics
ME5103 Plates and Shells
ME5106 Engineering Acoustics
ME5161 Optical Techniques in Experimental Stress Analysis
ME6105 Continuum Mechanics

Energy & Bio-thermal Systems

ME5204 Air Conditioning and Building Automation
ME5205 Energy Engineering
ME5207 Solar Energy Systems
ME6204 Convective Heat Transfer
ME6205 Advanced Topics in Heat and Mass Transfer
Fluid Mechanics
ME5301 Flow Systems Analysis
ME5302 Computational Fluid Mechanics
ME5303 Industrial Aerodynamics
ME5304 Experimental Fluid Mechanics
ME5305 Fundamentals of Aeroelasticity
ME5309 Jet and Rocket Propulsion
ME5361 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynmaics
ME6303 Advanced Fluid Dynamics
OT5102 Oil and Gas Technology
OT5301 Subsea Systems Engineering
OT5302 Flow Assurance
OT5303 Subsea Control
OT5304 Subsea Construction & Operational Support
OT5305 Pressures Surges in Oil & Gas Flow Systems

Control & Mechatronics

ME5401/EE5101R Linear Systems
ME5402/EE5106R Advanced Robotics
ME5403/EE5103R Computer Control Systems
ME5404/EE5904R Neural Networks
ME5405 Machine Vision
ME6405 Autonomous Mobile Robotics
ME6406 Optimization Techniques for Dynamical Systems

Materials
ME5506 Corrosion of Materials
ME5513 Fracture and Fatigue of Materials
ME5516 Emerging Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies
ME6504 Defects and Dislocations in Solids
ME6505 Engineering Materials in Medicine

Manufacturing
ME5608 Additive and Non-Conventional Manufacturing Processes
ME5611 Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing
ME5612 Computer Aided Product Development
ME6604 Modelling of Machining Processes

ISEM Modules
MT5002 Management of Industrial R & D
MT5006 Strategic and New Product Development
MT5007 Management of Technological Innovation
SDM5001 Systems Architecture
SDM5002 Systems Engineering

(Not all modules listed above are necessary available in any one year.)
 TABLE 1 - SPECIALISATION IN COMPUTATION AND MODELLING
The revised module list for the specialisation in Computation and Modelling will be applicable to existing students as well
as new students matriculating in Semester 1, AY2016/2017 onwards. Existing s tudents may option to j o i n
the specialization if they have more than 1 year candidature.

Students must obtain at least a minimum grade of B- for each of the modules (from the revised module list for the
specialisation) in order to graduate with the specialisation. This will be applicable to new students matriculating in
Semester 1, AY2016/2017 onwards only.

Revised Specialisation Requirements

Current Specialisation Requirements
(with effect from Semester 1, AY2016/2017)
In general, a student needs to complete 10 modules with at At least 5 modules (20 MCs) from the following module list,
least five (5) selected from the core list. each with a grade of at least B- :
Core Modules Modules for Specialisation
ME5302 Computational Fluid Mechanics ME4291 Finite Element Analysis
ME5361 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics CE4257 Linear Finite Element Analysis
ME5362 Advanced Fluid Transients Computation (Students can only choose either ME4291 or CE4257, which is pre-
and Modelling requisite for CE6006)
ME5404/ Neural Networks ME5300A* Special Project in Computation and
EE5904R Modelling I
ME5701 Mathematics for Engineering Research ME5300B* Special Project in Computation and
ME6301 Research Topics in Fluid Dynamics Modelling II
ME6302 Topics in Fluid Dynamics ME5301 Flow Systems Analysis
ME6303 Advanced Fluid Dynamics ME5302 Computational Fluid Mechanics
ME6304 Turbulence in Fluid Flows ME5361 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
ME5401/ Linear Systems
EE5101R
ME5404/ Neural Networks
EE5904R
ME6105 Continuum Mechanics
ME6303 Advanced Fluid Dynamics
ME6604 Modelling of Machining Processes
CE5377 Numerical Methods in Mechanics & Envr. Flows
(for students in the coursework program (MSc); this module is
in replace of CE5311 and the preclusion is CE6003)
CE6006 Advanced Finite Element Analysis

The 5 modules must include at least 3 modules from the

Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME-coded modules).

*Students can choose to take either (i) ME5300A only or (ii)

both ME5300A and ME5300B to be counted towards the
specialisation requirements. The projects can be offered
either by staff in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
or by industry.

The remaining 5 modules (20 MCs) to satisfy the degree

requirements may be selected from the Level 5000 and
6000 modules listed in the module listing for the M.Sc.
(Mechanical Engineering) programme.

Updated on 22 August 2017

TABLE 2 - SPECIALISATION IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION
SPECIALISATION IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
The students in Specialization in Manufacturing Technology and Automation may option to transfer to the
Specialization in Advanced Manufacturing. For the students transfer to new specialization, they have to select
the modules from the revised module list. For the students not transferred, they should still select the module
from current list.

Specialisation in Manufacturing Technology

Specialisation in Advanced Manufacturing
and Automation

Revised Specialisation Requirements

Current Specialisation Requirements
(with effect from Semester 1, AY2016/2017)

In general, a student needs to complete 10 modules with At least 5 modules (20 MCs) from the following module
at least five (5) selected from the core list. list :
Core Modules Modules for Specialisation
ME5402/ Advanced Robotics ME5608 Additive and Non-Conventional
EE5106R Manufacturing Processes
ME5403/ Computer Control Systems ME5612 Computer Aided Product Development
EE5103R ME6505 Engineering Materials in Medicine
ME5405 Machine Vision ME5402/ Advanced Robotics
ME5609 Rapid Response Manufacturing EE5106R
ME5610 Product Development ME5513 Fracture and Fatigue of Materials
ME5611 Sustainable Product Design & ME5600A* Project in Advanced Manufacturing I
Manufacturing ME5600B* Project in Advanced Manufacturing II
ME5613 Optimal Design of Multi-Functional ME5611 Sustainable Product Design &
Structures Manufacturing
ME6602 Topics in Manufacturing ME6604 Modelling of Machining Processes MLE5102
ME6604 Modelling of Machining Processes Mechanical Behaviours of Materials
ME6605 Additive and Non-Conventional MLE5204 Advanced Processing of Metallic Materials
Manufacturing Processes MST5001 Structure and Properties of Materials
ME6606 Computer Aided Product Development MST5002 Materials Characterization
PR5211 Pharmaceutical Analysis IV
Current students in the existing specialisation in PR5216 Advances in Drug Delivery
Manufacturing Technology and Automation may choose ID5951B Topics in Industrial Design: Interaction
to remain in the existing specialisation, or opt for the Design
specialisation in Advanced Manufacturing. ID5951C Topics in Industrial Design: Healthcare
Design
If students choose to remain in the existing specialisation
in Manufacturing Technology and Automation, they need The 5 modules must include ME5608 and either ME5612
to obtain 5 modules (20 MCs) from the current module list or ME6505. *Students can choose to take either (i)
for the specialisation (above). ME5600A only or (ii) both ME5600A and ME5600B to be
counted towards the specialisation requirements. The
If they choose to opt for the specialisation in Advanced industry or internal projects related to 3DP technologies
Manufacturing, they will need to obtain 5 modules (20 and applications will be offered by hospitals, NUS staff or
MCs) from the revised module list for the specialisation. biomedical companies.

The remaining 5 modules (20 MCs) to satisfy the degree

requirements may be selected from the Level 5000 and
6000 modules listed in the module listing for the M.Sc.
(Mechanical Engineering) programme.

SPECIALISATION IN OFFSHORE OIL AND G AS TECHNOLOGY

This specialization is offered in Semester 1 of AY 2011/ 2012 by Department of Civil & Environment
Engineering, under M.Sc. (Offshore Technology).

Updated in April 2018.