Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Hons)

This course provides a high-quality undergraduate education in Mechatronic Engineering, offering a curriculum grounded in fundamental engineering sciences. Students will be exposed to key areas such as mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computing engineering. Additionally, they will develop technical skills to design, analyze, and test intelligent products or processes that integrate controllers, sensors, and mechatronic devices for robotics and automation.

Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree

STPM

• 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry), and a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM Level or its equivalent.

A-Level

• 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry).

UEC

• 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry).

Matriculation/Foundation

• Passed the relevant Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry to Level 2 of the Degree

Diploma

• Successful completion of the APU/APIIT Engineering Diploma and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board OR
• Successful completion of a Diploma in Engineering with other recognised Institutions and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board.

Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Candidates who wish to study Engineering Degree course must not be color blind or physically handicapped which makes them unable to conduct experimental/practical work and affect the learning process leading to potential errors towards professional practice. This is in line with the requirements of engineering professional bodies where safe engineering practices are mandatory. All International Students need to go through EMGS Medical Screening; if the student is found to be color blind, the Medical Screening may be failed.

English Requirements

International Students

• IELTS: 5.0
• TOEFL IBT: 40
• Pearson (PTE): 47
• MUET: Band 3.5

Year 1 

Common Modules:

• Analysis of Circuits
• Instrumentation & Measurement
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Programming with Python
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Introduction to C Programming
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Instrumentation & Measurement
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Statics & Dynamic
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Year 2 

Common Modules:

• Analogue Electronics
• Introduction to Electrical Systems
• Engineering Mathematics 3
• Electromagnetic Field Theory
• Digital Electronics
• Innovation Processes
• Engineering Software & Applications
• Signals & Linear Systems

Specialised Modules:

• Sensors & Actuators 
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Year 3 

Common Modules:

• Control Engineering
• Communication Engineering Principles
• Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software
• Engineering Mathematics 4
• Engineering Project Management
• Venture Building

Specialised Modules:

• Mechanics of Machines
• Industrial Automation
• Robotics Technology

In the second semester of Year 3, Choose 1 Module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation of the module selected as described below;

Minor Pathway

Gain breadth of knowledge by taking 3 set modules outside of a particular major field of study. Minor packages are available and can be undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1, and Year 4 Semester 2.

Minor Pathway Options:

1. IoT

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Internet of Things: Concepts and Applications

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology

2. FinTech

   • Year 3 Semester 2: FinTech Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Digital Finance

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Robo Advisor

3. Digital Transformation

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Digital Execution

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Digital Strategy & Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology

4. Data Analytics

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Behavioral Science and Marketing Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Optimization & Deep Learning

5. Artificial Intelligence

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Machine Vision Intelligence (MVI)

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Text Analysis & Sentiment Analysis

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology

6. Digital Age Psychology

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Industrial & Organizational Psychology

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Cyberpsychology

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Human Factors Psychology

Extension Pathway

Expand depth of knowledge by taking three (3) set modules in a specific area within a certain field of study. Extensions are available and can be undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1, and Year 4 Semester 2.

Extension Pathway Options:

1. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Machine Vision Intelligence

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Robot Operating Systems

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Drone Technology

2. Drilling Technology

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Directional Drilling & Surveying

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Well Control

3. Oil and Gas Operations

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Gas Engineering

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Petroleum Economics

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics

4. Smart Robotics

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Machine Vision Intelligence

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Robot Operating Systems

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Product Creation Technology

Internship (16 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Year 4

Common Modules:

• Group Design Project 1
• Group Design Project 2
• Project Phase I (Investigation)
• Project Phase II (Implementation)
• Engineer in Society

Specialised Modules:

• CAD/ CAM

MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum