Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Mechanical Engineering at University of Galway is part of an integrated 4+1 program of study, meeting the European Framework Standards for engineering accreditation. Successfully completing this (level 9) ME course, as part of an accredited 4+1 structure, will allow you to achieve the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status upon graduation.

This is a nine month taught Master’s program atNational University of Ireland, Galway, which is a direct follow-on from the four-year undergraduate BE program in Mechanical Engineering , providing students with the opportunity to take a first step in advanced engineering education and research skills, within the framework of the academic and professional requirements for Chartered Engineer status. The philosophy of the program is the preparation of graduates for exciting careers in advanced engineering and innovative technology development and management.

The Master of Mechanical Engineering at University of Galway on its own is a 60ECTS nine-academic-month course of study. Graduates with an honours degree in a cognate Engineering discipline may be eligible to take the ME. This will be of interest to graduates who wish to study more advanced topics in their core engineering discipline.

Applicants wishing to use the ME program as part of their CEng certification should be aware that professional accreditation is assessed by the Engineering Councils on the basis of the aggregate periods of study (Level 8 + Level 9), and not on the Masters program alone. Candidates need to satisfy themselves that their undergraduate (Level 8) degree meets the relevant standards.

Careers

Mechanical engineering industry (e.g., power generation, renewable energy, machine tool manufacture, equipment manufacture, transport and aerospace industry, general manufacturing industry, offshore oil and gas industry), biomedical engineering industry; engineering management; further more advanced research (e.g., PhD); software (engineering) development; engineering consultancy.

Courses include

• Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• Advanced Computational Biomechanics

• Financial Management

• None-Linear Elasticity

• Advanced Energy Systems Engineering