A broad-based curriculum that enables you to combine mechanics, electronics and programming to design and create smart products and systems
Strong focus on Design Thinking and Practice gives you an edge in developing innovative solutions
Exciting careers in diverse fields ranging from aerospace, marine, industrial systems and healthcare to surgical and consumer product industries
A Minor in Business Management offers more exciting career and degree opportunities
Upon graduation, you can further your studies at NP with a subsidised degree in Mechatronics jointly offered by the University of Glasgow and Singapore Institute of Technology.
A bionic arm, a self-navigating submarine and an autopilot train system. These are some icons of the amazing world of automation technology that are brought about by integrating multiple fields of engineering. So if you want to engineer the next generation of smart machines, then the Diploma in Automation & Mechatronic Systems (AMS) is for you!
AMS prepares students for careers as designers or engineers of automation systems. You will learn to use automation and mechatronic technology to develop high-tech solutions for consumer products and industrial applications.
What’s more, AMS’s strong emphasis on Design Thinking and Practice will give you an edge in creating innovative solutions for using clean energy, developing new materials and processes, and designing high-tech consumer and industrial products.
In the first two years, you will build a strong grounding in the various disciplines of engineering – electrical, electronics, mechanics and computer programming. You will also be equipped with applied design thinking skills.
In your third year, you will learn how to integrate automation systems and manage projects. You will also go on a four-month internship with companies such as ST Kinetics, Micron Semiconductor, PSA Singapore, Keppel Offshore & Marine and A*STAR. Or you can choose to work on a final-year project to design and develop a “smart” product prototype.
Careers
As a designer and engineer of automation systems, you will be sought after in jobs that involve the design, development and manufacturing of “intelligent” products and systems. Examples of some industries where you can pursue such careers include the precision engineering, electronics, chemicals and petrochemicals, aerospace, marine offshore, and information and communication industries.
You can also find jobs related to process development, process automation, port automation, engineering tests as well as the maintenance and operation of high-tech equipment and facilities.
Further studies
You will be well prepared for further studies in mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering at both local and overseas universities. You may even be granted advanced standing in related engineering courses at:
Nanyang Technological University
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, Maritime Studies, Electrical & Electronic, Computer, Mechanical or Materials Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering & Media
National University of Singapore
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
University of Manchester (UK)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
Industrial Systems
You will develop skills and expertise in automation techniques, systems design and integration skills as well as problem-solving techniques used in the design and integration of industrial systems.