What subjects should i take to become a Mechanical Engineer?

Question

What GCSE subjects and A-Level subject should you take to become a Mechanical Engineer. And what universities specialise in Mechanical Engineering. Also what is the range and the average salaries for a Mechanical Engineer. And how much work is needed for instance... How many years of University and training do you need before you can actually become a Mechanical Engineer.

Answer 1

Best subjects to take would be maths, physics, any technology related subjects and any further maths such as statistics.



To do an undergraduate masters at uni is 4 years, 3 for a bachelors. Depending on the university they have different requirements, a good university will look for something like A-B-B for a guaranteed place but it's pretty flexible. Engineering tends not to be that popular so often in clearing you can get a place



Starting salary is about £26k then with a few years experience you'll be £30+ and upwards from there. I was just looking at Mech eng jobs today and senior project engineers were fetching upwards of £80k so there is plenty of room for growth. Public sector engineering jobs probably top out at about £40k though.



At uni you'll probably be in lectures 30 hours a week which is quite a lot in comparison to some other lesser degrees

Answer 2

What subjects should i take to become a Mechanical Engineer? > As many sciences (physics and chemistry) and math classes that you can before you graduate high school.



And what universities specialise in Mechanical Engineering. > Make sure the one you are looking at is accredited, otherwise you're wasting your time. No one will hire you from a non-accredited university.... In the USA anyways



Also what is the range and the average salaries for a Mechanical Engineer > Fresh out of school with no other experience, I would say the average starting salary is $55k in the USA.



How many years of University and training do you need before you can actually become a Mechanical Engineer. > 4 yr degree + at least 1 yr working before you can be a "Mechanical Engineer".... Until you get more than 1 yr, you will be an "associate engineer".

Answer 3

The courses you'll take will vary depending on school. Each school should have their own individual curriculum for that particular degree on their website. Expect lots of math!



A career in Mechanical Engineering is, like all engineering fields, very promising. The average salary for a mechanical engineer is in the 80K range. With work and time, entry into the realm of six figures is very attainable.



Another great thing about engineering degrees such as ME is that you only need a four year BS or BA degree!

Answer 4

Advanced Maths and physics