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ENGINEERING

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CSEC REQUIREMENTS

a.At least 5 CSEC subjectsb.Grades 1 – 3 usuallyc.Including – English,

Mathematics & Science subjects

d.Good grounding in Maths & Sciences

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CAPE REQUIREMENTSa.Three (3) CAPE subjects▪Maths and/or Physics▪Other subject depending on

the specific branch of Engineering▪Chemistry, Computer

Science, Biology, Environmental Science

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Possible useful subjects

❖Technical Drawing❖Engineering Drawing❖Electronics❖Electronic technology❖Geography❖Environmental Studies

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Associate Degree in Science (BCC 2 or 3 majors

reqd.)

➢Building & Civil Engineering➢Electronics & Computer

Engineering➢Mechanical Engineering

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Associate Degree

▪Usually transfer credits awarded towards a Baccalaureate Engineering Degree Program▪This is Institution/

University dependent

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Diploma◆Usually this leads to a

qualification as an Engineering Technician◆This is generally referred to a

Vocational Educational Training (can be accepted as credits as part of a Bachelors Degree program (program dependent))◆Some SJPI programs can be

used as an entry requirement for the Associate degree program

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Specialisation and secondary degrees

◇1st degree in Engineering ◇Sometimes work experience

is required◇Degree will need to be

accredited for some Universities to accept students into a Masters program

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Other 1st degrees other than Engineering degrees

❑There are some individuals that have pursued a Bsc. In Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Electronics and want to do Engineering

❑Some universities will accept individuals to do this

❑These however generally do not qualify to become a Registered Engineer

❑Registration will only occur if persons have become chartered; this would show that they have gained the necessary Engineering experience and have gone through the rigors to qualify them as such

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TYPES OF ENGINEERING (40and counting)

➢ MAIN BRANCHES➢ MECHANICAL➢ CIVIL➢ ELECTRICAL➢ CHEMICAL

➢ NEW AREAS➢ BIOMEDICAL➢ GEOTECHNICAL➢ AEROSPACE➢ ARCHITECTURAL➢ STRUCTURAL➢ ELECTRONIC➢ MARINE & COASTAL

➢ ENVIRONMENTAL➢ COMPUTER SYSTEMS➢ AGRICULTURE➢ SYSTEMS ENGINEERING➢ AUTOMOTIVE➢ ROBOTIC➢ PETROLEUM

➢ INDUSTRIAL

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Choose your program wisely

❑Ensure you know the entry requirements

❑Ensure you are aware of all entry deadlines

❑Check to see if there are any scholarships for Barbadians and/or International Students

❑Make sure your University and program is Accredited