Mechanical Engineering is a profession involving design, management, production, maintenance and infrastructure development to fulfill the needs of modern living.  A mechanical engineer involves with the manufacturing of product that function efficiently, reliable and economically using the limited resources effectively.  Mechanical engineer also involves in industries such as power plant, heavy machinery, electronics, construction, product development, medical equipment and food processing.  Hence, mechanical engineers are important in the infrastructure development and wealth creation.

The Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering programme at USM is designed to prepare the student to fulfill the needs in engineering as a career in a wide spectrum of field in Mechanical Engineering.  The program also emphasise on inter disciplines involving various field of engineering, i.e. Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Material & Mineral Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.