Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Dip. MET)

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Program Description

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Dip. MET) is an applied two year program which provides students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to start a career in mechanical engineering. Specific areas of study include: rotating equipment, pumps, piping systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, preventive maintenance and nondestructive testing. Through hands-on learning in state-of-the art laboratories and machine shops, students develop the knowledge and technical skills required to install, operate, and maintain mechanical systems.

Program Duration:

Two 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 final year Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred).
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 and admission priority category.

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2026-2027 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
AEMA1000 Introduction to Engineering and Safety - - 2 2 1
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - - 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - - 1 0 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry FMAT1000 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
PHYS1000 Applied Physics - MATH1010 3 3 0
PHYS1001 Applied Physics (Lab) - PHYS1000 1 0 2
Semester 1 Total: 16 14 7
SEMESTER 2
AEMA1322 Statics PHYS1000 - 2 2 1
AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics - - 3 2 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AEMA1142 Material Science CHEM1010 & PHYS1000 - 2 2 0
AEMA1242 Materials Science (Lab) AEMA1000 AEMA1142 1 0 2
AEMA1303 Machine Shop Practices AEMA1102 OR AEMA1000 OR AERO1000 OR AEMR1102 - 2 1 3
AEEL1100 Fundamentals of Electricity MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 2 2 0
AEEL1200 Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) - AEEL1100 1 0 2
Semester 2 Total: 15 11 11
SEMESTER 3
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 3 3 0
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
EFFL1003 Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship - - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 9 9 0
Year 1 Total: 40 34 18
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
AEMA2341 3D Computer Aided Design AEMA1312 - 3 2 2
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 - 2 0 4
AEMA2121 Materials & Processes AEMA1213 - 2 2 0
AEMA2221 Materials & Processes (Lab) - AEMA2121 1 0 2
AEMA2131 Industrial Maintenance AEMA1000 OR AEMA1102 - 2 2 0
AEMA2231 Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (Lab) - AEMA2131 1 0 3
AEMA2133 Welding & Non-Destructive Testing AEMA1303 - 2 2 0
AEMA2201 Welding Fundamentals (Lab) - AEMA2133 1 0 3
AEMA2222 Non-Destructive Testing (Lab) - AEMA2133 OR AEMA2101 1 0 2
Semester 4 Total: 15 8 16
SEMESTER 5
AEMA3200 Manufacturing Technologies (Lab) AEMA2221 - 1 0 3
AEMA2111 Hydraulics & Power Plant MATH1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA2211 Hydraulics & Power Plant (Lab) AEMA1000 AEMA2111 1 0 2
AEMA2112 Rotating Equipment Maintenance AEMA2231 - 2 2 0
AEMA2232 Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Lab) - AEMA2112 1 0 2
AEMA2103 Principles of Maintenance AEMA2222 - 2 2 0
AEMA2203 Principles of Maintenance (Lab) - AEMA2103 1 0 2
AEMA2144 Capstone Project AEMA2341 - 2 2 0
Semester 5 Total: 12 8 9
Year 2 Total: 27 16 25
Program Total 67 50 43

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Dip. MET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) or the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE) degree.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology is an applied two year program 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 Engineering Technician
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
  • Maintenance Technologist
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Telecom Technician
  • Service Install Technician

Program Contact:

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Dr. Mansour Al Qubeissi
Department Head, Mechanical Engineering