Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering)

Based on leading edge research and the combination of electrical and mechanical engineering, USQ's Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) will give you the skills and practical experience you want for a successful professional career. Study while you work, either via distance education or on campus, and have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

Why Mechatronics?

As a graduate from USQ's Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) you will be exposed to career opportunities as a professional Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics Specialist, Control Engineer, Automation Engineer or Cross Disciplinary Engineer in the mining, Government, agriculture, health, automotive and aeronautical fields.

With USQ's relationship with the National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture, Mechatronic students also have a first-hand opportunity to put their skills to practice alongside the innovation of your final year research program that will allow you to apply your expertise to the field of your interests. Previous students have produced projects in the fields of the use of LEGO in the recovery process of stroke victims, designing a force feedback system for use in direct human to machine interfacing and obstacle detection using vision for mobile robots.

Professional accreditation

When you graduate with your Bachelor of Engineering, you will be eligible to apply for membership with Engineers Australia as a graduate Professional Engineer. With the experience you will gain from working in the field, you may apply for chartered status as a Professional Engineer. You will also have the opportunity to work overseas, with your accreditation recognised in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand and South Africa.