Mechanical and Medical Engineering University of Hull

Overview

Biomedical engineering deals with the development of medical devices. Particularly those related to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine used to replace or regenerate cells, tissues and organs. Through a blend of virtual learning systems and traditional teaching, you'll develop the techniques to solve these complex problems.

By taking the Mechanical and Medical Engineering programme at University of Hull , you’ll get hands-on with medical tech, including endoscopy and ultrasound. You’ll test biomaterials and medical devices, such as prosthetics and orthotics. You’ll practise taking physiological measurements through EMG and ECG. You'll learn practical dissection skills in the lab to gain a complete understanding of human anatomy and the medical engineering issues which may arise for surgeons. And you’ll also spend time in local hospitals getting first-hand experience of biomedical engineering in practice.

As well as our three-year course, we offer four- and five-year options. Choose from a built-in placement year or an integrated Masters (MEng) – or combine them both. And like all our engineering courses, Biomedical Engineering shares a common first year. That means you can switch degrees in second year if you want to choose a different pathway.

Future prospects

• Our courses give you the skills to succeed in an industry worth more than £300 billion (Kalorama, 'The Global Market for Medical Devices', 2017).

• Medical engineers often work in hospitals, research facilities and regulatory agencies. Major medical device companies, such as Smith & Nephew (who have their Advanced Wound Management base right here in Hull) and Johnson & Johnson, employ graduates to design and deliver projects. Many of our students receive offers of employment even before they graduate.

• Our BEng degree is a recognised qualification towards Chartered Engineer status. And our MEng qualification fully meets the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer status.