Good day guys. I need the help of the intelligent people we have on this forum. Pls don't mind the grammatical errors I might commit while trying to express myself.
I wrote this year's UTME hoping to gain admission into a school in 9ja here. However, I find it quite hard to choose which course to study for my undergraduate degree between Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering. Lemme explain why I find it hard to pick one among them. Bear with me and read to the end
Firstly, I will like to point out that I am a brilliant student and I am capable of excelling in these courses.
I am the kind of student that has great love for automation and robotics and I hope to study Robotics Engineering in US for graduate studies one day (main reason I filled Mechatronics in my Jamb registration form) only to later find out through visiting various US school's websites that Mechatronics is usually not even among the required degree for masters in Robotics in US, especially the kind of Nigeria's mechatronics degree (the required degrees in most cases are Elect-elect, CS, CE and Mech. Eng) which has made me lose interest in mechatronics although I believe I can still go for masters and PhD in mechatronics in 9ja here. Another reason I fear going for Mechatronics is getting job with it in Nigeria here (in case I have to work before travelling for my masters). I think it may be hard as it's kinda new and you will have to prove yourself before they can even consider you (where's that job sef). I know the next best plan will be to opt for Mechanical Engineering but I understand that we are now in computer age and Engineering course without computer knowledge is not really in demand. I am also a student with great love for Mathematics and I am quite good in it. I am sorry if I sound confusing but I will really appreciate you guys replies and will be happy to answer any question to further clear my doubts, misconception and ignorance on this issue from sensible guys we have here. Thanks as you help a boy determined to succeed in life!!
And to the "School na Scam" guys.....I know!!

Hi. I would suggest you go for any that suits you ...why? Because they are similar in the sense that both are part of mechanical engineering.

B. Sc in mech is better

Choose Mech. Engineering, put in optimum effort to develop your skills into programming and robotic system, and during your final year project conduct research in the field of mechantronic. Thank me later

HumanCalc:
Good day guys. I need the help of the intelligent people we have on this forum. Pls don't mind the grammatical errors I might commit while trying to express myself.
I wrote this year's UTME hoping to gain admission into a school in 9ja here. However, I find it quite hard to choose which course to study for my undergraduate degree between Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering. Lemme explain why I find it hard to pick one among them. Bear with me and read to the end
Firstly, I will like to point out that I am a brilliant student and I am capable of excelling in these courses.
I am the kind of student that has great love for automation and robotics and I hope to study Robotics Engineering in US for graduate studies one day (main reason I filled Mechatronics in my Jamb registration form) only to later find out through visiting various US school's websites that Mechatronics is usually not even among the required degree for masters in Robotics in US, especially the kind of Nigeria's mechatronics degree (the required degrees in most cases are Elect-elect, CS, CE and Mech. Eng) which has made me lose interest in mechatronics although I believe I can still go for masters and PhD in mechatronics in 9ja here. Another reason I fear going for Mechatronics is getting job with it in Nigeria here (in case I have to work before travelling for my masters). I think it may be hard as it's kinda new and you will have to prove yourself before they can even consider you (where's that job sef). I know the next best plan will be to opt for Mechanical Engineering but I understand that we are now in computer age and Engineering course without computer knowledge is not really in demand. I am also a student with great love for Mathematics and I am quite good in it. I am sorry if I sound confusing but I will really appreciate you guys replies and will be happy to answer any question to further clear my doubts, misconception and ignorance on this issue from sensible guys we have here. Thanks as you help a boy determined to succeed in life!!
And to the "School na Scam" guys.....I know!!

Jude

supo19884:
Choose Mech. Engineering, put in optimum effort to develop your skills into programming and robotic system, and during your final year project conduct research in the field of mechantronic. Thank me later

Someone has once given me this advice before but I am worrying about something and I am sure people here will clear my doubts. I am thinking: If I actually enrol for learning programming while still an undergraduate or teach myself and become good at it, how will I prove myself when applying for my masters in future assuming I don't have any certificate to show my proficiency in programming skills. And assuming I manage to get a certificate in programming, how will I get it to be recognised by US schools?

i think robostic is computer science course

saniahmed813:
i think robostic is computer science course

No, it cuts across many fields... Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics are parts of it. Electrical and Electronics Engineering too

Mechatronics is a great choice but you said most foreign schools don't favour it as much as they do four CE, EE and ME. Anyone you do, just known that mechatronics will be relevant in the future and I saw a clip on YouTube were they projected that US will be needing tens of thousands of mechatronics people and put average salary at over $200k.

CodeTemplar:
Mechatronics is a great choice but you said most foreign schools don't favour it as much as they do four CE, EE and ME. Anyone you do, just known that mechatronics will be relevant in the future and I saw a clip on YouTube were they projected that US will be needing tens of thousands of mechatronics people and put average salary at over $200k.

Thanks for the info.....I appreciate

CodeTemplar:
Mechatronics is a great choice but you said most foreign schools don't favour it as much as they do four CE, EE and ME. Anyone you do, just known that mechatronics will be relevant in the future and I saw a clip on YouTube were they projected that US will be needing tens of thousands of mechatronics people and put average salary at over $200k.

When I say they don't favour it, I mean they don't really consider it for Msc Robotics....I always see Computer Science, Mech Engr, Elect-elect. I know some schools will be accepting it though as they do write "or any other closely related undergraduate degree" but I think if it's really as desired or preferred for robotics as people always say, then why can't I see any school specifically list it as their undergraduate degree requirement?

Is better you do eee. Mechatronics is a cut and join degree. You are not fully a mechanical engineer neither are you fully a electronics engineer. Degrees like mechatronics are good for diploma.

Bro you don't need any professional certification to apply for US schools. Although, you might submit Gre and tofel results asides your university certificate among other requirements to get grant or fundings in a top notch university in America .

As you are intending to specialize into robotic so it's better to add value to your first degree certificate by learning programming language related to your area of specialization/ field. This will give you an edge as most often graduate research adviser conducts interview for prospective student on skype and prefers the ones with relevant skills in their line of research to recommend for admission.

HumanCalc:

Someone has once given me this advice before but I am worrying about something and I am sure people here will clear my doubts. I am thinking: If I actually enrol for learning programming while still an undergraduate or teach myself and become good at it, how will I prove myself when applying for my masters in future assuming I don't have any certificate to show my proficiency in programming skills. And assuming I manage to get a certificate in programming, how will I get it to be recognised by US schools?

supo19884:
Bro you don't need any professional certification to apply for US schools. Although, you might submit Gre and tofel results asides your university certificate among other requirements to get grant or fundings in a top notch university in America .

As you are intending to specialize into robotic so it's better to add value to your first degree certificate by learning programming language related to your area of specialization/ field. This will give you an edge as most often graduate research adviser conducts interview for prospective student on skype and prefers the ones with relevant skills in their line of research to recommend for admission.

Okay... Gracias

Truth be told, Mechatronics engineering is the best engineering course in Nigeria and the world. This single engineering discipline encompasses several other engineering practices and knowledge. It incorporates the core of mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer, telecommunication, and software engineering knowledge and practices to design and develop complex hybrid systems.
You can find out in details about mechatronics engineering @ https://careerquakers.com/what-do-mechatronics-engineers-do-salary-education/

Yes, if you study mechatronics engineering, you may yourself very marketable. Mechatronics engineering paves the way for a variegated number of jobs, as well as career opportunities than mechanical engineering.
The only disadvantage that you may encounter while studying the course is for the fact that the mechatronics engineering would present more intricacies or complications. This is because of the extra workload you will have to carry while studying the course. This is because mechatronics engineering is a multi-disciplinary course.

Olufemisamuel:
Truth be told, Mechatronics engineering is the best engineering course in Nigeria and the world. This single engineering discipline encompasses several other engineering practices and knowledge. It incorporates the core of mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer, telecommunication, and software engineering knowledge and practices to design and develop complex hybrid systems.
You can find out in details about mechatronics engineering @ https://careerquakers.com/what-do-mechatronics-engineers-do-salary-education/

Yes, if you study mechatronics engineering, you may yourself very marketable. Mechatronics engineering paves the way for a variegated number of jobs, as well as career opportunities than mechanical engineering.
The only disadvantage that you may encounter while studying the course is for the fact that the mechatronics engineering would present more intricacies or complications. This is because of the extra workload you will have to carry while studying the course. This is because mechatronics engineering is a multi-disciplinary course.

Is there any other disadvantage?

No foreign university will reject you for having a first degree in mechatronics.
It is not stated in their entry requirements because only few university offer the program in first degree