Nurturing engineers of the future at Heriot-Watt

WITH the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) gaining momentum, more engineering specialists in robotics, nanotech, biochemicals, and materials are needed to play a fundamental role in providing us with sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions to address society’s needs and challenges.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) has a strong track record for producing highly employable graduates and shaping tomorrow’s talent. It also undertakes global challenges of real significance to address community needs and wants through its interdisciplinary approach and strong partnerships with businesses and the industry.

The university has been a pioneer in the global higher education industry since its establishment as the world’s first Mechanics Institute in 1821.

In line with the Future Made University’s commitment to future-proof its students, it has scaled to greater heights since 2014 in offering excellent British education with a global outlook and global study opportunities.

Heriot-Watt’s graduates are shaped for tomorrow’s world of work as the university connects them at every level to the industry. The university also develops programmes to match the needs of the industry.

Kevin Lam Kye Wen attests to the quality of teaching at HeriotWatt University.

The Chemical Engineering with Oil and Gas Technology graduate credits his alma mater, “Quality Scottish education with a proven track record.

The curriculum centres around practicality and has a strong emphasis on the application of knowledge, in contrast to the traditional education system.”

Currently, the university ranks 205 worldwide for Engineering and Technology, according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.

Heriot-Watt University is also ranked in the top 25 in the United Kingdom in the same fields.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) offers world-class Engineering programmes in various disciplines, such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering;

Chemical Engineering; and Civil Engineering.

Once students have completed their Foundation studies, undergraduate students can earn their Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – BEng (Hons) with the University and continue with Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Electronic or Chemical Engineering.

At HWUM, students are trained as a pool of competent Engineering talents, who will be able to meet the demands of Industry 4.0 and beyond.

The university also encourages its students to expand their capabilities through external competitions that test their professional mettle. Professor Ir. Dr Denny K S Ng, Associate Head from the School of

Engineering and Physical Sciences, says: “Engineering programmes in HeriotWatt University offers many opportunities for our students to work on individual or group industrial-related projects together with our industrial partners.

This provides them with industry exposure to best practices, an experience that will help prepare them for future opportunities and challenges.”

Hurry now and register by 30 June 2021 to receive a RM4,000 early bird waiver. Fee payments via instalments are also available.

For moreinformation on its programmes, kindly visit intake. hw.edu.my/foundation/science/.

For more information on Heriot-Watt University, visit https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/