View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2025/2026)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) [from 2024] (9204A)
DepartmentDepartment of Mechanical Engineering
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Technology
Admission CriteriaPasses in at least five (5) subjects at the CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
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The Guyana Technical Education Examination Technician Certificate [G.T.E.E.], Parts I and II in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications
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The G.T.E.E. Diploma in Science (Physics or Chemistry)
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The G.T.E.E. Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Parts I and II
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The G.T.E.E. Technician Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
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Applicants with an Associate of Science in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics from the University of Guyana and from any recognized University
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Applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics from The University of Guyana and from any recognized University.
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Applicants with five (5) subjects, but without Passes in English or Physics, may be permitted to write a Qualifying Examination. Applicants without Physics can take the Pre-University Physics
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Mature applicants [21 years or older in the year of admission] with the relevant technical qualifications and experience who have Passed the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE) and Pre-University Mathematics are eligible for admission into the programme.
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Students who have successfully completed the Associate of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering may be eligible for advanced matriculation (i.e., commencing Year 3) with 72 credits.
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Students who have successfully completed the Associate of Science in Industrial Engineering may be eligible for advanced matriculation (i.e., commencing Year 3) with 72 Credits
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Students who have successfully completed the Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance from Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School may be eligible for advanced matriculation (i.e., commencing Year 3) and will transfer an equivalent of 78 Credits
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
IND1001 Introduction to Professional Practice Not Specified 0 Offered with effect from academic year 2025/2026
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I In Class 1
ELE1111 Electrical Fundamentals 1 Not Specified 3
ELE1121 Electrical Fundamentals I Not Specified 3
EMT1106 Engineering Mathematics I Not Specified 4
MEC1114 Applied Mechanics I (Statics) Not Specified 3
MEC1115 Engineering Drawing and CAD Not Specified 3
PHY1200 Foundation Physics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ELE1211 Electrical Fundamentals 11 Not Specified 3
ELE1221 Electrical Fundamentals II Not Specified 3
EMT1206 Engineering Mathematics II Not Specified 4
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MEC1213 Material Science Not Specified 3
MEC1214 Applied Mechanics II (Dynamics) Not Specified 3
PHY1106 Introduction to Mechanics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
PHY1191 Physics Laboratory I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
IND2001 Career and Technical Preparation Not Specified 0 Offered with effect from academic year 2025/2026
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ECC2100 Professional Ethics in Engineering Not Specified 2
EMT2106 Engineering Mathematics III Not Specified 4
MEC2114 Strength of Materials Not Specified 3
MEC2115 Thermodynamics Not Specified 4
MEC2116 Polymers and Composite Materials Not Specified 3
MEC2118 Theory of Machines I Not Specified 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ECC2200 Engineering Economics Not Specified 3
EST2200 Statistics for Experimental Design and Analysis Not Specified 4
MEC2215 Introduction to Programming for Engineers Not Specified 3
MEC2216 Materials Selection in Design Not Specified 3
MEC2218 Mechanics of Fluids Not Specified 3
MEC2219 Engineering Design Not Specified 2

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
IND3001 Industrial Readiness Not Specified 0 Offered with effect from academic year 2025/2026
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
EMT3106 Engineering Mathematics IV Not Specified 4
MEC3101 Mechanics of Fluids I Not Specified 3
MEC3106 Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Not Specified 3
MEC3109 Strength of Materials II Not Specified 4
MEC3111 Mechanisms and Electric Circuit Not Specified 3
MEC3112 Mechanical and Industrial Equipment Not Specified 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
EMN3202 Research Methods Not Specified 3
EMT3206 Engineering Mathematics V Not Specified 4
MEC3201 Mechanics of Fluids II Not Specified 3
MEC3209 Mechatronics Not Specified 3
MEC3211 Mechanics of Machines Not Specified 4
MEC3212 Mechanical and Industrial Systems Not Specified 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
IND4001 Transition to Work Not Specified 0 Offered with effect from academic year 2025/2026
MEC4001 Project Not Specified 6
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MEC4102 Heat Transfer I Not Specified 3
MEC4106 Hydraulic Power & Machinery I Not Specified 3
MEC4108 Computer Aided Engineering Not Specified 3
MEC4112 Instrumentation and Process Control Not Specified 3
YYY4101 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose one (1) of the following: MEC4103, MEC4105 OR PEG3104
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MEC4202 Heat Transfer II Not Specified 3
MEC4206 Hydraulic Power & Machinery II Not Specified 3
MEC4212 Maintenance Engineering Management Not Specified 4
MEC4213 Manufacturing Engineering Not Specified 3
YYY4201 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose one (1) of the following: MEC4203, MEC4205 OR PEG4201

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711