NTU & NUS Engineering queries

[tanrdus]

charlietantan:

tanrdus:

[quote=\"charlietantan\"]I am currently in nus mechanical engineering. 1.The job prospects for bio engineering are not too good. That's just the way the current singapore market is. 2. It's up to you if you want to specialize, many year 1s just take common engineering in year 1 before deciding what to take in year 2. Specializing may or may not help in terms of job prospects, depends on what you are specializing in. 3. Chem engine is very chem intensive, not sure about bio engineering. 4. The work load is dependent on how good you are in your studies. However, a majoring in business isn't too good because you can't see it on your degree cert, it's only in your transcript. So it would be better to take a double degree if you intend to take an additional major. 5. If you were to see the ranking of nus engineering, it is way above ntu. And ranked between top 10 in the world. I would say that the ranking is the difference that makes one go for nus.

Hi, regarding NUS ME, why is its bottom 10% indicative grade profile higher than that of EEE? is it due to the aerospace specialisation in ME? Also, does NUS engin have direct honours and does it have industrial attachments? Cos i heard that the attachments are not compulsory, but then would there be time set aside for people to go for attachments and are they sourced via the school?

I think the grade profile is higher for me because there are many specialization related to me such as aerospace, automobile etc. yes there are direct honours. Industry attachment is not compulsory, but there are many available through the career office. You can choose to do it during holidays or during term time.[/quote]So would i lose out like in lessons or lectures if i go for IA during term time? Like do the majority of students go for the attachment in term time? and does an IA give credits?

[tanrdus]

charlietantan:

tanrdus:

[quote=\"charlietantan\"]4. The work load is dependent on how good you are in your studies. However, a majoring in business isn't too good because you can't see it on your degree cert, it's only in your transcript. So it would be better to take a double degree if you intend to take an additional major.

So normally what kind of student would take a double degree since it is so academically challenging? And if you take up a double degree, would you be able to drop one degree halfway to like a double major or a minor if the workload is too much?

Students that do well in their a levels generally prefer to take a double degree to differentiate themselves from their peers. But many drop to a single degree course after year 1. Yes you are able to drop to a minor. Major is almost similar to a degree in terms of module requirements.[/quote]Okay, thanks alot! Then should i want to apply for a scholarship from say ST Engineering, should i apply now, during or after my NS?

[charlietantan]

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So would i lose out like in lessons or lectures if i go for IA during term time? Like do the majority of students go for the attachment in term time? and does an IA give credits?[/quote]
You wouldn’t lose out on lessons because uni is module based and it can be one of the modules u r taking. Depends on student whether he wants to take it during term time or not. In camp training is one big consideration whether one can take it during holidays or not

[charlietantan]

It’s up to you , better earlier than later. But do note that once u have signed a bond u have to stick to being an engineer. Meaning if u do really well, you can’t go to other fields

[bvanilla88]

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[curiousstudent]

I will be studying Material Science & Engineering after NS. I am having a dilemma right now whether should I change my course. I chose MSE at first because of interest as it's very chemistry based which I think I will enjoy it. Furthermore, MSE allows me to sort of look at materials and contribute in the refinement of other materials. However, some say that this course is not very popular (冷门) and the job prospect is low. Any seniors can give advice about MSE? Is it a good course to take? I am comparing between Mechanical Engineering and maybe Electrical Engineering. Thank you

[janet88]

don’t know if this is the right thread. but need some help.


Hubby is trained in EEE in NTU. now son is taking EEE in poly but without any reference titles, it is hard to follow and revise. can anyone advise which title(s) is suitable please?

thanks.

[pcr]

i know that this thread is kinda old, but it doesn’t hurt to leave some advice behind for future reference.


i graduated first class honours in bio/medical engineering from a local uni. personally, i think that the prospects of being a bio/medical engineer in singapore are pretty dim due to lack of interest dedicated to this field. if one is keen on becoming a GOOD bio/medical engineer, i believe it is better for him/her to leave for overseas (e.g. us or uk) and remain there till one day when s/he decides to go for a career change. a phd is a must have as well.

[lee_yl]

pcr:

i know that this thread is kinda old, but it doesn't hurt to leave some advice behind for future reference.


i graduated first class honours in bio/medical engineering from a local uni. personally, i think that the prospects of being a bio/medical engineer in singapore are pretty dim due to lack of interest dedicated to this field. if one is keen on becoming a GOOD bio/medical engineer, i believe it is better for him/her to leave for overseas (e.g. us or uk) and remain there till one day when s/he decides to go for a career change. a phd is a must have as well.

Thanks for sharing.

Something to take note for when making choices for our children's options for tertiary studies.

It has always been like that for Singapore, we strive to be the production base for MNCs and have been training engineers to be production engineers or highly paid operators. We don't value R&D expertise or deep specialization.

Now, we see all the hype about STEM but I dare say that by the next decade, the dirigiste economic policies of our government will direct graduates to a totally different area.

[janet88]

i don’t see a future for engineering. son is studying EEE in SP…but he isn’t keen to continue taking EEE if he gets into the local U. instead he is thinking if there is a chance to switch to medicine.