Why Mechanical Engineering?
Engineering is fundamental to our technological society. Every form of transport is the product of advanced engineering. Modern business and entertainment rely on a steady stream of technological advances in both engineering and computing. Our healthcare system depends on engineering innovations such as artificial joints, heart monitors, and imaging systems (x-ray, MRI, ultrasound etc). In fact, most of the everyday objects that we take for granted are the result of engineering innovations in both design and manufacturing. Just look around you and you will realise that engineering’s impact on society is all pervasive.
Being an engineer can give tremendous job satisfaction because it combines: creative innovation; technological expertise; and relevance to society. Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of the engineering disciplines and, hence, Mechanical Engineers can be found in almost every industry and are highly employable. As a result, starting salaries for new graduates are higher than average.
Careers can be as diverse as Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Construction, Manufacturing…..the list is endless!
