Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE)

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE) degree program prepares graduates with the theoretical and technical knowledge, competencies and hands-on skills required to install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and manage mechanical systems in advanced manufacturing. In the first two years of study, students develop core academic competencies, practice functional skills related to subject knowledge, and develop critical thinking skills. In subsequent years, students practice applying theoretical skills and competencies related to industrial maintenance (including reliability centered maintenance, failure mode and effect analyses, and advanced functions of computerized maintenance management systems).

In the third year of studies students engage in an in-field training experience. In their final year, students conduct an in-depth research study of a mechanical/maintenance engineering-based problem, design, or technological application. The consolidation of the skill set developed in the B.Sc. ME-MaE program through the completion of a capstone project and work placement prepares graduates for exciting careers in mechanical engineering.

Program Duration:

Four years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred); OR

2. Two- year Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

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2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0 3
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - - 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - - 1 0 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1030 Calculus I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 3 0
PHYS1020 General Physics I - PHYS1021 & MATH1030 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics I (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Elective: select 1 of 3
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1003 Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 18 15 9
SEMESTER 2
AEEL1100 Fundamentals of Electricity MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 2 2 0
AEEL1200 Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) - AEEL1100 1 0 2
AEMA1102 Health & Safety in the Workplace - - 2 2 0
AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics - - 3 2 3
CHEM1020 General Chemistry II CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 CHEM1021 3 3 0
CHEM1021 General Chemistry II (Lab) CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 CHEM1020 1 0 3
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
MATH2010 Calculus II MATH1030 - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 18 15 8
SEMESTER 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AEMA1113 Materials Science CHEM1010 & PHYS1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA1213 Materials Science (Lab) AEMR1102 OR AEMA1102 or AEMA1000 AERO1000 AEMA1113 & AEMA1303 1 0 2
AEMA1303 Machine Shop Practices AEMA1102 OR AEMR1102 OR AEMA1000 AERO1000 - 2 1 3
Semester 3 Total: 7 5 5
Year 1 Total: 43 35 22
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
AECH2103 Leadership & Management Principles AECH1100 & COMM1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA2101 Welding Fundamentals - - 1 1 0
AEMA2121 Materials & Processes AEMA1213 - 2 2 0
AEMA2131 Industrial Maintenance AEMA1000 - 2 2 0
AEMA2201 Welding Fundamentals (Lab) - AEMA2133 1 0 3
AEMA2221 Materials & Processes (Lab) - AEMA2121 1 0 2
AEMA2231 Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (Lab) - AEMA2131 1 0 3
AEMA2311 Computer Aided Design I AEMA1312 - 3 2 2
Elective - Mathematics & Natural Sciences: select 1 of 6
BIOL1001 Inquiry-Based Biology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1002 Introduction to Botany - - 3 3 0
BIOL1003 Introduction to Ecology - - 3 3 0
EASC1001 Soil Science - - 3 3 0
PHYS2001 Introduction to Nanoscience PHYS1040 & PHYS1041 - 3 3 0
CHEM3050 Principles of Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy - - 3 3 0
Semester 4 Total: 16 12 10
SEMESTER 5
AECH2112 Sustainability & Renewable Energy AECH1100 - 3 3 0
AEMA2102 Power Plant Components - - 2 2 0
AEMA2112 Rotating Equipment Maintenance AEMA2231 - 2 2 0
AEMA2122 Non-Destructive Testing AEMA2221 - 2 2 0
AEMA2202 Power Plant Components (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2102 1 0 3
AEMA2222 Non-Destructive Testing (Lab) - AEMA2133 OR AEMA2101 1 0 2
AEMA2232 Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Lab) - AEMA2112 1 0 2
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 - 2 0 4
Semester 5 Total: 14 9 11
SEMESTER 6
AEMA2103 Principles of Maintenance AEMA2222 - 2 2 0
AEMA2203 Principles of Maintenance (Lab) - AEMA2103 1 0 2
AEMA2113 Hydraulics & Pneumatics PHYS1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA2213 Hydraulics & Pneumatics (Lab) AEMA1102 & AEMR1102 & or AEMA1000 AEMA2113 1 0 2
AEMA3121 Fluid Mechanics MATH3010 MATH3020 2 2 0
AEMA3221 Fluid Mechanics (Lab) - AEMA3121 1 0 2
Semester 6 Total: 9 6 6
Year 2 Total: 39 27 27
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
AEMA3111 Multivariate Calculus MATH2010 - 3 3 0
AEMA3301 Mechanics, Statics & Dynamics AEMA1102 & PHYS1021 & MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 2 2
AEMA3311 Computer Aided Design II AEMA2311 - 3 2 2
AEMA4142 Heat Transfer AEMA2142 - 3 3 0
RSST3002 Probability & Statistical Analysis MATH2010 - 3 3 1
Semester 7 Total: 15 13 5
SEMESTER 8
AECH2113 Quality Assurance COMM1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA4111 Applied Differential Equations MATH2010 - 3 3 0
AECH3302 Thermodynamics MATH1030 & PHYS1020 - 3 2 2
AEMA3302 Strength of Materials AEMA2221 & AEMA1332 - 3 2 2
AEMA3322 Maintenance Engineering AEMA2203 - 3 3 1
AETN2302 Applied Programming I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 2 0 4
Semester 8 Total: 16 12 9
SEMESTER 9
AEMA3000 Work Placement Min. 85 Credits This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. 9 0 40
Semester 9 Total: 9 0 40
Year 3 Total: 40 25 54
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
AEMA4100 Project Management & Leadership - AEMA4301 3 3 0
AEMA4121 Pipeline Protection & Maintenance AEMA2222 - 2 2 0
AEMA4301 Capstone Project I Min 80 Credits AEMA4100 & COMM3010 0 0 1
AEMA4311 Machine Design AEMA3302 - 3 2 3
COMM3010 Research & Reporting COMM1020 ; Min 75 credits - 3 3 0
Semester 10 Total: 11 10 4
SEMESTER 11
AEMA4122 Quality Control AEMA3311 & RSST3002 - 2 2 0
AEMA4302 Capstone Project II AEMA4301 - 3 3 0
AEMA4312 CNC & CAM AEMA2221 - 3 2 3
AEMA4332 Facilities Maintenance Management AECH3302 & AEMA2311 & AEMA3322 - 2 1 3
Semester 11 Total: 10 8 6
Year 4 Total: 21 18 10
Program Total 143 105 113

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE) degree programs are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or research.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE) is an applied degree with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • Industrial Maintenance Engineer
  • Industrial Operations Engineer
  • Diagnostic Engineer
  • Operation Engineer
  • Maintenance Manager

Program Contact:

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Dr. Mansour Al Qubeissi
Department Head, Mechanical Engineering