Dear Anyone of the Engineering persuasion.... I am in need of some assistance and hope that one of you may be somewhat versed in degrees from foreign institutions. I hold a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the State Univ. of New York in Utica/Rome. Over here this is not the same as a BSME which is the more traditional degree in Mechanical Engineering, rather this degree stresses the industry application of mechanical engineering. Well, what I need to know is what is my BSMET equivalent to in the English system?? Or as near as can be estimated ..... I have done a little research and as far as I can tell it might be approximate to a HND (not sure what a degree implies in the UK) Does the BSMET in England qualify me to work as an Engineer? Thank you very much Matthew Gardner [email protected]
A four-year American Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) degree should allow you to register as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) in the United Kingdom. If you obtained an MSc or other scientific post-graduate degree, you might be able to register as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). There are two types of recognised Professional Engineer in the UK: An Incorporated Engineer (IEng) requires a BEng, BEng(Hons) or other suitable three-year bachelor's degree in engineering or technology + acceptable work experience + interview. An IEng is generally considered the mainstream professional engineer in the UK. A Chartered Engineer (CEng) requires an integrated four-year MEng degree or three-year BEng(Hons) + a master's in engineering or scientific discipline + acceptable work experience + interview. Don't forget, bachelor's degree in the UK are normally only three years in length because of their excellent high school system. You can find all the information you need at the Engineering Council (UK) website: www.engc.org.uk
The National Science Foundation The National Science Foundation and the US. Department of Education have made a data base that details foreign educational systems. Visit the following website: http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/mapping/contents.htm
Gardnma, As far as I know there exist the Washington Accord by which engineering degrees from USA, UK Canada and Australia are mutually recognized by these countries. Browse through the international section of this site to get complete information If that doesn't work there is even another option. Good luck
Working in engineering in the UK is pretty much the same as working in the US. I have UK friends working for employers as engineers with qualifications ranging from ONC to PhD. Your biggest challenge may be getting a work permit. As far as becoming a CEng or IEng one has to first join an appropriate professional society (such as Institution of Mechanical Engineers). Ian Anderson HNC Mech Eng, U of Hertfordshire BS, USNY MSQA, CSUDH MAS, ERAU
