University of Hull
Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Hull

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at University of Hull for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mechanical Engineering.

Overall student satisfaction
73 /100
25 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Mechanical Engineering

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mechanical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28000 £29500 £35500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £33000 £24000 - £34500 £25000 - £41000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29582 £32332 £36419
25-75 percentile range £25424 - £33068 £25610 - £38917 £29373 - £44614

Course Description

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.

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.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons) at University of Hull

50% Administrative occupations
20% Elementary occupations
5% Protective service occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Nursing Professionals
5% Nursing Professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Skilled trades occupations

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.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mechanical Engineering

English language requirements

test Grade
IELTS (Academic) 6
Institution's Own Test
IELTS (Academic) 6
Institution's Own Test
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Mechanical and Medical Engineering, BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £18300 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £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

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

UCAS application code:

HB38

University Rankings

#39
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Hull

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings

Positions of University of Hull in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Hull in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #43 
    • #990 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

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About University of Hull

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Student composition of University of Hull

undergraduates:
9985
postgraduates:
2945
Total:
12930
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FAQ about Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Hull

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £28000 15 months after graduation, £29500 3 years after graduation and £35500 after graduation.

  • Administrative occupations (50%), Elementary occupations (20%), Protective service occupations (5%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (5%)

  • 25 graduates rated the course 73. This means that 73% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Hull.

  • It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which is among the 26.92% lowest among all Biomedical Engineering students in the UK.