Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Mechatronics & Robotics
A broad-based curriculum focusing on automation and robotics. Gain skills in Robot Operating System, Computer Vision in AI and Industrial IoT. Specialise in Autonomous Systems or Automation & Industrial Cybersecurity.
Applicants with severe vision deficiency, colour vision deficiency, profound hearing deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or severe physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with any of these conditions are advised to contact Ngee Ann Polytechnic for more information.
Course details
| Field of study | Engineering |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered |
Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
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Any one of the following subjects
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Electrical & Electronics Technology
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineering Drawing Fundamentals
- Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2
- Materials & Manufacturing Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
- Programming
- Thermofluids
- Career & Engineering Professional
- Preparation
- Communication: Find Your Voice (VOICE)
- Health & Wellness
- Innovation Made Possible
- English Language Express (for selected students)
- Applied Mechanics
- Computer Aided System Design
- Computer Vision in Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering & Sustainability
- Industrial Automation
- Mechatronic Drive Systems*
- Microcontroller & System
- Network Fundamentals*
- Robot Operating System
- Strength of Materials
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
*Not applicable for 2nd Major in Business students
Modules for Second Major in Business
- Economics
- Finance & Accounting for Business
- Financial Markets & Instruments
- Global Business
Common modules
- Systems Modelling & Control*
- Six-month Internship or Final-Year Project
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
*Not applicable for 2nd Major in Business students
Modules for Autonomous Systems specialisation
- Autonomous Platform Systems
- Autonomous System Deployment
- Advanced Robotic Systems & Applications
Modules for Automation & Industrial Cybersecurity specialisation
- Advanced Automation Systems
- Augmented Reality & Robotics Systems
- Operational Technology Security
Modules for Industry Immersion Pathway
- Year-Long Internship I and II / Final Year Project I and II
- Project ID: Connecting The Dots
Modules for Second Major in Business
- Business Law
- Corporate Finance
- Develop a Business
- People & Culture
- Marketing in the Digital Age
Modules for Industry Immersion Pathway
- Year-Long Internship I and II / Final Year Project I and II
- Project ID: Connecting The Dots
Internship
| Internship duration | 22 weeks to 52 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug or Sep to Feb OR Mar to Feb (for Year-Long internship) |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Robotics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Application Engineer
- Systems Integrator
- Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.