Choosing your strand of engineering J Robinson A Mottura
Science vs. Engineering Science Understanding how things work i.e. knowledge SCIENTISTS! Thoughtfully holding test tubes aloft for no apparent reason since 1846! Engineering Using knowledge to design, devise or make anything (e.g. machines, systems, processes, etc.) ENGINEERS! Proudly wearing hard hats on their heads for no apparent reason since 1963!
Who are mechanical engineers? Mechanical Engineers design, build and maintain any type of machinery or product For example: Cars, buses and trucks Engines and propulsion systems Heavy machinery Robots
Who are Electrical Engineers? Electrical/Electronic Engineers design, build and maintain any equipment or device that interacts with electricity For example: Power lines and the national grid Power electronics and transformers Communication devices Microelectronics and circuits
Who are Civil Engineers? Civil Engineers design, build and maintain any large solid structure For example: Buildings and skyscrapers Roads, bridges and tunnels Dams, waterways and sewage Large structures such as ships (!)
Who are Chemical Engineers? Chemical Engineers scale-up, build and maintain any chemical process that has been designed in a laboratory For example: Petroleum refining Pharmaceuticals Fertilizers and pesticides Food industry and water
Who are Materials Engineers? Materials Engineers use the knowledge of the link between properties and structure of materials to design the materials we need for our technology. For example: High temperature alloys Biomaterials Hydrogen storage Magnetic materials
Aerospace Engineering Naval Engineering Railway Engineering Nuclear Engineering Energy Engineering Petroleum Engineering Environmental Engineering Agricultural Engineering many many more!
Pathways to Engineering Maths is a pre-requisite for all Engineering subjects. Others can include Physics, Chemistry, Design and Technology, Further Maths. Grade requirements depend on the course. Foundation Year option for students who don t have correct subjects. Range of qualifications are accepted.
Which branch is right for a student?
What s New at Nottingham J Robinson
Aerospace Engineering Courses BEng, MEng and year in industry options available Industrial Placement Course Portfolio Across All Engineering departments Employers and support mechanisms in place to support students in obtaining placements Increased Study Abroad Options China, Malaysia, Europe, US, Australia New Infrastructure To Enhance Teaching & Learning In Engineering.
What s New at Birmingham A Mottura
Engineering Disciplines At the University of Birmingham we focus on: Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Nuclear Engineering
Structure College of Engineering and Physical Sciences School of Engineering School of Chemical Engineering School of Metallurgy & Materials Nuclear Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Chemical Engineering Elec. & Elec. Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Programmes Each engineering strand includes multiple programmes. There are up to 50 engineering programmes including singlehonours and joint-honours programmes. Within each strand, there is usually a great deal of flexibility (ask relevant admissions tutor). Each strand has an admissions tutor that is always happy to answer questions! Choice of BEng vs MEng programme is secondary as students are given the choice to switch to MEng provided their performance is satisfactory.
Hands on!
Materials Science and Engineering With 35 UG students per year, we are able to look after every individual students. 97% student satisfaction in 2015 NSS Driven by our research excellence and links with industrial partners We have had a recent 35 million refit of our buildings, laboratories, lecture theatres and meeting rooms Access to a wide range of industries as well as research opportunities (PhD).
Nuclear Engineering Only institution in the UK that has run Nuclear Engineering programmes uninterruptedly since the 1950s Modules taught by the School of Physics and the School of Materials, both in the top 5 for their respective disciplines Hands-on with on-campus particle accelerators, radiation detectors and graphite stack High employability: 90% of future MEng graduating class already has one or more offers for graduate-level opportunities.
Investing in your future We are undergoing an extensive estates development programme worth close to 400 million over the next 5 years. Library Sports Centre Student Hub New student accommodation Follow the progress on
Open Days The best way to discover a discipline is to attend an Open Day at the University of Birmingham 24 th June 2016 (Friday) 25 th June 2016 (Saturday) 10 th September 2016 (Saturday) 15 th October 2016 (Saturday)
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