Can mechanic engineer technician become an machanic engineer

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of transitioning from a Mechanical Engineering Technician program to a Mechanical Engineering degree. The two programs considered are the Mechanical Engineering Technician - Industrial and the Mechanical Technician - CAD/CAM - Fast Track at St. Clair College. It is established that while some courses may overlap, the math-intensive nature of Mechanical Engineering (ME) courses typically means that credits from technician programs may not transfer effectively. Participants emphasize the importance of consulting the specific school for transfer policies, as they vary significantly.

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Right now, I'm working as a water jet and plasma cutter operator.

I want to go back to college to get a degree on the upcoming semester

I'm deciding to enroll one of these program 1.Mechanical Engineering Technician - Industrial

2.Mechanical Technician - CAD/CAM - Fast Track

follow by this link if you guys need more course detail

1.http://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/postsec/mech_ind/

2.http://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/postsec/mech_cadcam/

But, I want to become a Mechanic Engineer. So would it be possible if i take one of these mechanic engineer technician course then transfer my credit to Mechanic Engineer program
 
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It depends on the programs. Mechanical engineering technicians usually take a much less math-heavy version of the classes mechanical engineers take, so the MET courses may not transfer and may not build the right foundation for the upper-level ME courses.
 
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Biggy said:
But, I want to become a Mechanic Engineer. So would it be possible if i take one of these mechanic engineer technician course then transfer my credit to Mechanic Engineer program

Very few of us can answer this with any kind of certainty. Transfer policy depends very much on the school and the program. You need to go to that school and inquire. Otherwise, you will get wild guesses on here, and I hate to think you would put any kind of attention to such things.Zz.
 
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Biggy said:
But, I want to become a Mechanic Engineer. So would it be possible if i take one of these mechanic engineer technician course then transfer my credit to Mechanic Engineer program
I can say with some certainty that it will take longer (and obviously cost more..) than going straight to a ME degree. After looking at the diploma requirements in your links, there's probably only one or two papers that may cross credit to a ME degree if you're lucky, though, I wouldn't be surprised if none were acceptable.

I had a classmate who had done a two year diploma (while working) then a ME degree, he was extremely well prepared for ME and excelled but no credits could be transferred so it still took 4 years.
 
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