MSc Mechanical Engineering

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University of Portsmouth, Faculty of Science

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• Objectives
  Enable you to undertake an advanced treatment of core mechanical engineering disciplines, numerical modelling and simulation of engineering systems using FE and CFD analysis and appreciate the national and international environment in which you are likely to work Enable you to develop your skills and abilities in both the use and underlying theory of state-of-the-art CAD and manufacturing processes, utilising our strong links with companies and the investigation of real industrial problems Enable in-depth studies of applications using our research strengths and the Regional Centre for Manufacturing Industry Give an overview of mechanical engineering management issues from a number of perspectives Develop key skills such as working in groups, use of IT, independent learning, research methods and formulation of projects Provide an advanced understanding of materials, processes and the operation of manufacturing systems
• Academic title
  MSc Mechanical Engineering
• Course description
  Mechanical engineering is at the heart of modern technology and mechanical engineers work in as diverse areas as research, design and development, environmental engineering, numerical analysis, computer modeling, use of materials and control systems.
  
  An increasing use of computers in the various stages of development, from the initial design through to the manufacturing stage, means that mechanical engineers must understand the underlying theory if they are to be able to use these computing tools effectively and efficiently. Additionally, many problems facing society over the next few years (e.g. the inevitable energy crisis) will involve mechanical engineers using all their skills and ingenuity to solve them. Therefore, the demand for more highly skilled mechanical engineers is always present.
  
  The course aims to equip you to work as a mechanical engineer in a broad spectrum of mechanical engineering business activity in management, research, design and development roles.
  
  You will study
  
  -Structural mechanics
  -Control engineering
  -Manufacturing processes and materials
  -Energy management
  -Project formulation
  -Research methods
  
  You will also study two optional units from
  
  -FE analysis
  -CFD analysis
  -Environmental management systems
  -Project management
  -Advanced techniques for design
  
  A strong feature of the course is the individual project, which comprises a third of the course. We encourage students to undertake projects in industrial companies, but we can also use our extensive resources and staff skills to undertake projects within the University.
  
  Have I got what it takes?
  A keen interest in the field of study is obviously important. However, above all, we look for motivation and enthusiasm in all our prospective students.
  
  Why study at the University of Portsmouth?
  The Department of Mechanical and Design Engineering has a long and distinguished history of running both undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses. Apart from our responsibility to you, we also have a positive role to play in advancing local industry by housing the Regional Centre for the Manufacturing Industry (RCMI), which contains cutting edge equipment used both for teaching and introducing local companies to new, innovative technologies. In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the department was awarded a grade 4.
  
  Our enthusiastic team of lecturers has a wide range of industrial and research experience and lectures and tutorials are complemented with a range of activities using our state-of-the-art computer facilities and engineering laboratories. We have a wide range of rapid prototyping and laser scanning measuring equipment and modern equipment used for research and development, including nanotechnology which is used for composite material manufacture and testing. We also have a wide range of computer hardware with industrial standard software, including Pro Engineer.

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