1. Introduction
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Program title: |
Bachelor of Marine Engineering |
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Graduation degree: |
Bachelor's degree |
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Study model: |
Full-time |
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Total credits: |
139 |
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Used language: |
Vietnamese and English |
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Training duration: |
4 years (8 semesters) |
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Responsible Faculty: |
Faculty of Marine Engineering |
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Website: |
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Address: |
Room 209, 2nd floor A3 Building, Vietnam Maritime University 484 Lach Tray - Kenh Duong - Le Chan - Hai Phong |
The Marine Engineering Curriculum at Vietnam Maritime University, designed by the Faculty of Marine Engineering, draws upon programs from various esteemed domestic and international universities. The curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, automation, design and implementation of technological processes of marine propulsion systems as well as other mechanical engineering systems. The curriculum also equips students with the necessary skills and attitudes, meeting the Vietnamese National Qualifications Framework and international standards, and preparing them to excel in the 21st-century workforce. Upon graduate, students earn a Bachelor's of Marine Mechanical Engineering with the ability to design, implement, and operate marine mechanical systems. They are dynamic, creative, adaptable and ready to compete in the Asia-Pacific region and contribute to national development and international integration.
Graduates are qualified for roles of marine engineers (engine officers on ships). They are also work as marine propulsion designers, technological engineers at shipyards, technical superintendents, project managers in various fields such as food processing, mechanical manufacturing, chemicals, oil and gas as well as experts in scientific research and teaching.
2. Curriculum
Through 8 semesters, students undertake a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical and practical learning with the following specific contents:
Semester I
In Semester I, students gain foundational knowledge and skills through mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanics, thermodynamics which are fundamentals to solve engineering problems for further study. The course Introduction to Engineering also equips students with an overview of the marine mechanical engineering profession, while the General Law helps students building their proper behavior in social life.
Elective courses such as Environment and Environmental Protection help students raise awareness of the living environment and pollution prevention measures. Soft Skills helps develop communication and teamwork skills.
Semester II
Students continue to be equipped with fundamental knowledge and skills through the subjects of Graphic Communications, Mechanics, and Material Science and Engineering. These subjects provide a solid foundation in the structure, organization, and properties of metals and alloys, introducing important theorems on force systems and equilibrium conditions of solid objects. Students also learn about the motion of objects and particles under the influence of forces, including the laws of conservation of energy and momentum. Applied Mathematics provides knowledge of statistical probability and calculation methods such as: random events and probability, sample theory, parameter estimation, errors, interpolation polynomials to solve basic problems in the engineering sector.
Elective subjects such as General English (basic) help students to improve language skills, while Microsoft Office helps students master document and report drafting, Fluid Mechanics provides knowledge of fluid kinematics, fluid dynamics, hydraulic calculations of pipelines.
Semester III
Students expand their basic knowledge through the subjects of Advanced Mechanical Drawings, Strength of Materials, Engineering Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Processes. The subjects provide methodology about materials application in engineering, laws of energy conversions which create a foundation for further study in energy engineering. Advanced Mechanical Drawings provides students with knowledge and skills of how to use computer graphics to construct technical drawings in mechanical engineering.
Beyond these, elective subjects such as Business Management, General English (intermediate) help to improve student’s language skills and widen their knowledge in business management.
Semester IV
In this semester, students start with engineering core subjects: Engineering Chemistry, Heat Transfer/Heat Exchangers, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, which are fundamental for any curriculum in mechanical and energy engineering. Students then participate in Mechanical Machine Tool Practice (technical internship), helping them to master the use of welding machines, cutting machines and lathes, thereby mastering the process of precision mechanical processing. To improve language, students need to participate in Advanced English course.
Elective subjects: Soft Skills and Renewable Energy help to build student’s communication and teamwork skills and extend student’s awareness about energy and environment issues in modern world also.
Semester V
Students continue to further with core courses of mechanical engineering and professional marine engineering. They are Design of Machine Elements (knowledge of structure, operating principles and calculation methods for designing machine parts), Introduction to Marine Propulsion Plant (structure, classification, principles of arrangement of ship propulsion systems), Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems (structure, operating principles of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, calculation, design), Internal Combustion Engines (structure, working principle, engine systems).
Elective subjects such as Ship Building Technology, Production Organization and Management, Automation for Design of Ship Propulsion Systems help to extend knowledge and skills about various topics in marine industry.
Semester VI
Semester VI continues to provide students with professional courses: Mechanical Engineering Measurement, Auxiliary Machineries, Fundamentals of Boilers and Turbines, Ship Electrical Systems. The courses build solid foundation for student’s future profession, which covers almost marine engineering principles, machines and systems in an engine room. Maritime Law and Safety Onboard introduces laws and regulations applied in international maritime such as SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC, etc.,
Elective subjects: Ship Pipeline System (general knowledge of ship piping systems), Creative Start-up (planning, developing ideas, creativity and risk taking).
Semester VII
This semester focuses on marine engineering major and is provided on training ship. Students, then, undergo On-board Training and professional marine engineering courses at the same time.
To apply for on-board training course, students must have a Basic Safety Training Certificate in accordance with Regulation VI/1 and a Certificate in maritime security awareness as prescribed by Regulation VI/6-1 of the STCW Code. They also have completed following courses: Automation and Control, Auxiliary Machinery, Fundamentals of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, Fundamentals of Boilers and Turbines. During on-board training, students are equipped with the skills and expertise required for managing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting equipment and machinery on board, as well as performing other duties in accordance with the responsibilities of a trainee marine engineering officer on vessels with a main engine power exceeding 750 kW, as stipulated in the STCW Code.
Semester VIII
Students undertake internships on merchant ships while working on their graduation thesis. The prerequisite is that students have completed the On-board Training course on training ship. In addition, they must hold valid certificates required for seafarers.
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To aim learning outcomes for students at competence of engine officer - operating level, on-board training to be organized as follows:
(*) The specialized internship program in Marine Engineering ensures that students gain the competence and requisite sea service time to meet the standards for engineer officers at operational level, in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 and its amendments (STCW78). After completing the training on training ship (VMU Việt-Hàn), students are assigned to work on merchant ships as engine cadets. Sea service time of internships is recorded in the “Training Record Book” as prescribed by the Vietnam Maritime Administration.
(**) Students are assigned academic advisors and their graduation thesis tasks prior to commencing internships on merchant ships. Each graduation thesis is tailored to a specific vessel. During the internship period, students prepare materials for the graduation thesis and contact with their academic advisors for consultation.