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
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.
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.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
- Physics and Engineering in Medicine, Institute of
How to apply
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
Qualification requirements
Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 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.
https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx
Unistats information
The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £19500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX