{"id":19,"date":"2019-05-10T11:51:16","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T11:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/subjectchoicetest\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2025-12-02T20:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:17:39","slug":"engineering-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/subjectchoicetest\/engineering-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is engineering?<\/strong><br \/>\nEngineering is important. \u00a0It is also challenging and exciting. \u00a0Engineers use models provided by science\u00a0combined with innovative thinking to solve problems and create new designs that benefit\u00a0humanity. \u00a0Engineers play key roles in meeting the needs of society in fields which include climate change, medicine, IT and transport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What skills are developed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communication (numerical, written and graphical)<\/li>\n<li>Teamwork<\/li>\n<li>Problem solving<\/li>\n<li>Technical skills (accuracy, mathematical)<\/li>\n<li>Explaining and understanding things<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-151 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/glow-prod-my.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_85831696-150x150.jpeg?X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&#038;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEOn%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCWV1LXdlc3QtMSJIMEYCIQCq3pbpaHSkqO3yfPabUYnSTurpz7vuAYPHbxN0yRmQdAIhAKyDEdRK9ipFv5Wpj%2Fys2wB3RQsdjqviLRN41R0KHeZVKsEFCLL%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEQBRoMMjczNTcwMTk1NDMzIgzb2X5cOEYfZwJPZNwqlQVh6fKP95emTyv95APL1eRct29CSj0SdCFvT5HbTV0ZZDoxg4DqeOoZI5NhvcTbaUNi8Q80yl7zXCOTexOJSNmxeZa7XamWTzaL9pZcnYg3RFXPmX%2FtonmZVENwMjLIU1hmGPbdyYmpWoL6qUcGSAudbetQZ5FSgEzcN%2B%2FhZ%2BxFeGCTwFpHCLjEctQlVwijzTSSveloZMCijcUxQe%2BDaeMgSGF3TFOlQSkT%2FEg%2BPCQ%2BFzvBI4QSiwiqaplKK8ZKjnUWDx2nzdLo%2BwDbqKR6%2Bt5ZWkR0XT3B1mRAMp8GbEuM7B2ugtEpZRgltD5IyKrnllleBrEQsn4O9LM%2Bc%2Bp4gAQURci0MZbdXGjqr%2BRYNnjwpvh6AkQDP7LY38QbQKnWuHaJLy8TtLWXXagR0%2BG5U4ktBj4gcTys1CaR8U9RmBiZXGgSPUYSntp0VsnbfXbP8Ybx4fxLG3EuVG54jEqCY7c41J%2FNd5fukXdf0l6bmiJEoTIY0ZHXq8EKwPtUfgHiJrAt7B7sUfBfrFhHaLMOXFqCekLqF3bx%2FAlmlpPC7ag0CdHIVQ4bxFwFIe6h1IMiRXsUtDySe75pXCEvfQMPsuq11Ud3GdP3cEg%2FOLzp07q1Z%2B71LXd%2BqhWltQ6nQkEXfMttcJssEd%2F86lURxop%2FXZuq0eSs22MryBBSmlTBLL4ioHCnVQP57z5o1c4QxsvRSNXZIhmXAX194x0H6kxThmO%2FPvYvvq1hTZw0LYfQhDK7R9SBI580q62AIZ98iCMT%2FMRULVuWhYbzsjxXTdQ%2FWJsEVD2RzLgKHb3F7R80OvQjWhstyYikr%2Fq%2BTLQ1l1azTUO0LJplL9rY8bn09Bg8%2FzU0uEBO05dV3YWqmsHhlq3WKTNuD8P4MO%2B8yM4GOrAB4KFYjqwcsyhKWcySLBgqlqiPH3zjqqsWred2J93dglTFpSnrdJb21KADNtVqN33%2BDtjI%2BiZxLVHHJ30AZ0EOcPcyPZH5wFboqMBNP5MknDAyr7Esf0jhQFkQT33EqnY7sbpJse3HyNIBznAf1F8ZQ9tbIMo7ET4jylndlRlk9cWMa%2FBU%2BOecDDwNPvglFzeeyaEz6Ut5o32KLadYqhEaRfNnVizKYXYlk1473xfBDsw%3D&#038;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&#038;X-Amz-Credential=ASIAT7MQN47UYINXDQJ6%2F20260405%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&#038;X-Amz-Date=20260405T090206Z&#038;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&#038;X-Amz-Expires=900&#038;X-Amz-Signature=132c10549e140e110a93409aef8c6f208d696e82e4d68571ca2191d024eca6da\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"403\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Logical thinking<\/li>\n<li>Motivation and taking the lead<\/li>\n<li>Simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What kind of person does it take?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to see the \u2018big picture\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Good at planning and thinking ahead<\/li>\n<li>Sets targets and work towards them<\/li>\n<li>Interest in understanding systems<\/li>\n<li>A want to see knowledge applied in real life<\/li>\n<li>Ability to break big problems into smaller tasks<\/li>\n<li>Desire to solve problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Horizons &#8211; where can this subject take you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A career in engineering is interesting and fun. It involves a lifetime of continuous learning to adapt to changes in society and the natural world. It often involves working in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, multi-site teams. It is a very worthwhile\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 profession, and the results, when you\u00a0 succeed are incredibly\u00a0satisfying.<\/p>\n<p><em>Career options are huge but include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Audio, Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronic, Environmental, Geological, Marine, Mechanical, Petroleum, Software.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/my-career-options\/engineering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Information on engineering careers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/my-career-options\/construction\">Information on construction careers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/my-career-options\/energy\">Information on energy careers<\/a><\/strong><i><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many STEM graduates also enter the finance industry<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pathways &#8211; how can I make progression?<\/strong><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45648.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-692 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/10\/sqa-e1571921569942.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>School<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/09\/N4-Engineering-Science.pdf\">N4 Engineering Science<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/09\/N5-Engineering-Science.pdf\">N5 Engineering Science<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Entry requirements &#8211; S3 Engineering Science\/S3 Physics; N4\/5 Mathematics (not Applications of Maths)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>College<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Opportunities exist in the local colleges for many diverse engineering courses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moray college offers\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moray.uhi.ac.uk\/courses\/scqf-level-4-introduction-to-engineering\/\">practical<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moray.uhi.ac.uk\/courses\/beng-hons-electrical-and-electronic-engineering\/\">degree level courses<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Employment<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities in local employers that offer\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.apprenticeships.scot\"><strong>Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>University<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Engineering courses on offer at university example<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/isc.strath.ac.uk\/why-strathclyde\/faculties\/\"><strong>Strathclyde University<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related subjects engineering science works well with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Manufacture, Business, Admin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is engineering? 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