Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement)
BEng (Hons)
University of Hull
Key Course Facts
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.
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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%
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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)
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Graduating from the course provides a direct pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer – a benchmark in the profession
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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
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons) and other courses in at University of Hull for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of University of Hull
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mechanical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | |
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| Median salary | £23500 | £28000 | £33500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27500 | £22500 - £33000 | £26000 - £39000 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses of University of Hull
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £28227 | £31313 | £36776 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24408 - £31692 | £25113 - £38285 | £29325 - £44854 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses in the UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement), BEng (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons) at University of Hull
| 50% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 0% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
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
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mechanical Engineering
All Mechanical Engineering courses of University of Hull
Qualification requirements
Maths
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science or Engineering with 45 credits at Merit, including 18 credits at Merit in Mathematics
Including grade 6 in Higher Level Maths
BTEC in Engineering with merit in Maths for Engineers and Further Maths for Engineers units
Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| 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) |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement), BEng (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £17550 | 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:
January 1, 2024
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Hull in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Hull in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #33
- #850
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Hull
About University of Hull
Established in 1928, The University of Hull is located in the suburbs of Kingston upon Hull (usually referred to just as Hull), in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. On-campus facilities include bars, coffee shops, a library, a state-of-the-art gym, a mini supermarket and a nightclub, providing everything a student might need. University of Hull prides itself on its research activity in the fields of maritime history, environmental technology, and social justice.
Student composition of University of Hull
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10855
- postgraduates:
- 1800
- Total:
- 12655
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Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020