Fast-track Programme
Fast-track Integrated Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programme
Undergraduate (Ug) Programme | Taught Postgraduate (TPg) Programme |
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
Programme Overview
ME fast-track programme offers a time-saving and cost-effective pathway for high-achieving and ambitious students to complete both undergraduate and taught postgraduate studies at an accelerated pace. Students can enrol in the programme either in Year 1 or Year 3, depending on their academic standing. Students can boost their career prospects through a holistic undergraduate education, coupled with a specialized master's degree, attaining both breadth and depth in the field of mechanical and robotic engineering. Graduates with knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, intelligent robotics, green energy, aerospace engineering, air/noise pollution management, and product development and analysis are sought after now in the job market. This programme offers students a streamlined learning experience with a well-designed curriculum.
Entry Path and Admission Requirements
Year 1 Entry
- JUPAS (Local): At least Level 5** in 2 subjects and with HKDSE Best 5 score of 26 or above (Conversion scale: 5**=8.5; 5*=7; 5=5.5; 4=4);
- Non-JUPAS (Local) and Non-JEE (Mainland and Non-local Non-Mainland): IB score of 39 or above (or equivalent); OR
- JEE (Mainland): Total score within the Top 3% of the province of the examination year
- Attained a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.30 or above at the end of Semester 2 of Year 2; and
- Recommended by the Programme Leader
Normal Study Duration
Students enrolled in the Fast-track programme can normally complete both Ug and TPg programmes in full-time mode within 5 years.
4 years for Ug + 1 year for TPg
Level 5 master’s degree subjects to be included in the Ug curriculum
Fast-track programme students can take up to 9 credits (almost 30% of the credit requirement of the TPg curriculum) from the following Level 5 subjects within their Ug curriculum, and these credits will count towards the TPg programme award.
Below are details of how Level 5 subjects available to students of the Fast-track programme can replace the original subjects in the Ug curriculum.
Level 5 subjects |
Credits |
Original Ug subjects to be replaced |
Credits |
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ME536 Vibrations and Structure-borne Noise |
3 | DSR Elective |
9 |
ME548 Computer Aided Product Analysis |
3 |
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ME558 Advanced Materials and Structural Design |
3 |
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ME567 Advanced Control Technology |
3 |
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ME570 Advanced Product Mechatronics |
3 |
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ME574 Product Noise Control |
3 |
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ME576 Turbulent Flows and Aerodynamics |
3 |
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ME577 Advanced Aircraft Structures |
3 |
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ME5201 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells |
3 |
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ME5202 Solar and Wind Engineering |
3 |
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ME5203 Green Combustion |
3 |
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ME5205 Advanced Energy Storage Technologies |
3 |
Maintain Enrollment in the Fast-track Programme
Students are required to maintain a CGPA of 3.30 or above to stay on the Fast-track programme
Further Information
For further details of the programme requirements, please refer to the PRD below.
Ug Programme | TPg Programme |
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
Enquiries
For further programme information, please reach out to us through the channels listed below:
Address: | FG622, Core F, Department of Mechanical Engineering The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
Contacts: | For Undergraduate Programmes and Taught Postgraduate Programme Phone: (852) 2766-6657 / (852) 2766-6658 Email: me.info@polyu.edu.hk |