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The Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering covers a range of Engineering specializations, including Manufacturing, Applied Engineering, Electricity, Welding, and Machine Operations.

General education courses are also bundled with this programme, ensuring students are exposed to the fundamentals of Physics and Advanced Mathematics, while also developing digital literacy and communicative skills.

This programme ultimately prepares learners for professional careers in various branches of the Engineering field, while also serving as a gateway to further study.

Course Breakdown

Mechanical Engineering takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.

Year One

Semester One

General Education Courses
  • Critical Reading & Writing I (4 Credits)
  • College Algebra (3 Credits)
  • Physics (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
  • Engineering Drawing I & CAD (3 Credits)
  • Workshop Theory and Practice I (3 Credits)
  • Electrical/Electronics Principles (3 Credits)

Semester Two

General Education Courses
  • Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
  • Trigonometry & Complex Numbers (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
  • Engineering Drawing II & CAD (3 Credits)
  • Applied Engineering Science I (3 Credits)
  • Workshop Theory and Practice II (3 Credits)
Electives (Select Two)
  • Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
  • Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)

Year Two

Semester Three

General Education Courses
  • A Survey of Caribbean History & Heritage (3 Credits)
  • Calculus I (3 Credits)
  • Computer Applications (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
  • Strength of Material (3 Credits)
  • Manufacture Processes (3 Credits)
  • Applied Electricity (3 Credits)
Course Options (Select One)
  • Refrigeration Theory and Practice (3 Credits)
  • Fluid Mechanics (3 Credits)
  • Welding Theory and Practice II (3 Credits)

Semester Four

General Education Courses
  • OPTIONAL: Calculus IIA (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
  • Applied Mechanics I (3 Credits)
  • Applied Mechanics II (3 Credits)
  • Applied Heat (3 Credits)
  • Internship (4 Credits)
Electives (Select Two)
  • Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
  • Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)

Entry Requirements

You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.

  1. Required passes (Grades 1, 2; or Grade 3 from June 1998) in Mathematics, English A and Physics.
  2. In addition, at least TWO of the following:
    • Building Technology
    • Chemistry
    • Construction
    • Electricity
    • Information Technology
    • Mechanical Studies
    • Technical Drawing
    • Visual Arts

Fees & Tuition

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Breakdown of Academic Fees
Fee Year One Year Two
Semester One Semester Two Semester One Semester Two
Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students $ 1,055 $ 1,110 $ 1,080 per semester
Tuition for CARICOM Students $ 1,503 $ 1,558 $ 1,528 per semester
Tuition for International Students $ 3,201 $ 3,256 $ 3,226 per semester
Audit - $ 30
Registration $ 30
Students’ Council $ 12 - $ 12 -
Digital Technology $ 110
Insurance $ 18 - $ 18 -
ID Card $ 25 -
Total Cost of Academic Fees
Total Fees Year One Year Two
Semester One Semester Two Semester Three Semester Four
Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students $ 1,250 per semester
CARICOM Students $ 1,698 per semester
International Students $ 3,396 per semester

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