What To Expect From The Engineering Sciences Degree

The Engineering Sciences is a degree of the future. But you might be wondering why is it the best degree when there are a lot of other engineering degrees and science degrees out there. With the Bachelor of Technology becoming one of the most sought after degree courses, and with everyone opting for a specialized course for their Bachelors, the Engineering Sciences are being left out. Although not many colleges offer Engineering Sciences, it will be more popular in the future.

Overview of the Degree

The engineering sciences is one of the growing degrees that everyone wants to take. Moreover, we have seen trends that students from all branches are moving to the IT sector. So, it basically means that students from Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering prefer IT jobs. This is probably because students do not what it is that they really want till they get to know about it. Others who do not like engineering just drop out of college. The drop-out rate at colleges are at a high. But then again, is everyone eligible for a job after they graduate? As I have mentioned, engineering sciences is the best way to go and I’ll tell you why.

The engineering sciences degree is a 4 year course. It basically revolves around creating a

base of advanced mathematics and scientific principles. We all know that engineers are problem solvers. In engineering sciences, engineers solve problems not just using knowledge restricted to their field of study. They use fields like statistics, human behaviour, biology chemistry, even meteorology, to apply to solve whatever problems they are face with. Apart from some core subjects, the student gets a say in what he/she wants to choose. All courses offered are interdisciplinary so you can study whatever interests you and you have time to figure out what you want.

This course might not be very popular but according to reports, it is growing very rapidly. It might become the most sought after course after a time. The minimum eligibility for the engineering sciences degree is a 10+2 qualification with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the board examinations. Getting a good rank in the JEE examinations (Main and Advanced) will help you to join top ranking universities. Currently, only a few universities, in India, offer the engineering sciences degree. The best university offering the engineering sciences degree, in India, is the IIT Hyderabad. If you are planning on going abroad, then you will have to take the SAT/ACT test with a minimum GPA and an English proficiency test (IELTS or TOEFL are the internationally accepted ones).

What to Expect From the Degree

Now getting more into what to expect what from the degree. The first two years are a general overview to some subjects which include both engineering and sciences. Apart from some core subjects, the student can choose the subjects they are interested in. Core subjects like Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, Fluid Mechanics, Bio-engineering Ethics, to name a few, are compulsory.

They also teach you wood work, working with hand tools as practice for working in the field. They are introduced to drawing instruments as well as introduction to computer programming and coding as part of their curriculum. Other subjects like Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Quantum Physics, Image and Video Processing, Liberal Arts, Entrepreneurship, HR and Leadership, Accounting and Auditing are minors in the Engineering Sciences degree. Just like the normal engineering degrees, you need to do an independent project for the engineering sciences degree, too.

Now the best part is that, after the two years of studying with just a general overview, you can specialize in the field you feel is best for you. So from the third year of study you can choose to focus on one of the following fields like Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering or Software Engineering. This may vary from institute to institute. The last two years will be taught about the particular subject you want to study, in depth. After the four years are completed, the student receives a degree of Bachelor of Technology in the area that the student specializes in the last two years.

 

Career Prospects

After graduation, they can join any field they want because of the interdisciplinary nature of the degree. The starting salary that an engineer with an engineering sciences degree is 3 lakhs! Recruiting industries include Construction, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical or IT. With a lot of engineers graduating every year, this is the degree to go for. This degree ensures a career in any field possible. It will soon become the most popular degree that students choose.

 

Is this the end?

This is just about the Bachelor in Engineering Science and Mechanics. There are options of taking up an Associate Degree (2 years) or a Masters in Engineering Science and Mechanics (1-3 year(s)) or even a PhD in Engineering Science and Mechanics (at least 4 years)! The opportunities from an engineering sciences degree are limitless. I hope this has given you an insight into what to expect from an engineering sciences degree.

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