Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement)
University of Hull
Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement)
Course Summary
**Gain the skills to save lives and pursue a career in one of the fastest growing and most dynamic sectors of the economy.**
Our courses give you the skills to succeed in a global industry worth more than £300 billion. You'll study under hospital clinicians as well as professional and practising engineers.
- We were named among the top four British universities in the learning resources category in the mechanical engineering subject area (National Student Survey 2018, HEIs), with a score of 93%
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
- Graduating from the course provides a direct pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer – a benchmark in the profession
- Engineering graduates have some of the best employment prospects and highest starting salaries of any degree discipline
You'll learn in state-of-the-art facilities from experts who teach advanced ideas on the application of mechanical engineering for a range of medical purposes, encompassing industry-standard computer-based methods and experimental techniques.
Extend your studies by spending a year on an industrial placement. Your placement is your opportunity to get some real-world work experience under your belt.
**Official Team GB partners**
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Mathematical Tools and Concepts
Fundamentals of Medical Engineering
Introduction to Design and Mechanical Engineering Practice
Mathematics and Engineering Thermodynamics
Mechanical Engineering Science
Engineering Global Challenge 1
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Physiological Measurement and Maths
Mechanical Engineering Design
NHS Medical Engineering in Practice and Stress Analysis
Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineers
Materials and Manufacture
Engineering Global Challenge 2
Year 3 (Industrial Placement)
Your placement is your opportunity to get some real-world work experience under your belt.
Just like in the real world, you’ll be responsible for finding and applying for opportunities, with the added benefit of help and support from university services such as the Careers and Employability service based in Student Central.
Year 4
Core module
Individual Project (Medical Engineering)
Compulsory modules
Stress Analysis and Applications of Finite Element Analysis
Prosthetics, Orthotics and Assistive Technologies
Testing Biomaterials and Medical Devices and 3Rs (Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animal Experimentation)
Artificial Organs and CADCAM for Medical Engineering
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Engineering and Technology, Institution of
Mechanical Engineers, Institute of
Physics and Engineering in Medicine, Institute of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
HB36
Institution code:
H72
Campus Name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including grade 6 in Higher Level Maths
Maths
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from
A levels
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scottish Highers
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science or Engineering with 45 credits at Merit, including 18 credits at Merit in Mathematics
BTEC in Engineering with merit in Maths for Engineers and Further Maths for Engineers units
Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test
60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)
Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.