Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics with a Year in Industry M.Eng

Course description
This degree is for students who want a core mechanical engineering curriculum but have an interest in life sciences and non-conventional engineering problems.

You'll learn how to apply mechanical engineering concepts to traditional engineering problems, and then explore how the same principles can be applied to a more challenging and fascinating problem: the human body.

This degree follows the same syllabus as the MEng Mechanical Engineering for the first two years but in years three and five you'll specialise in biomechanics through taught modules and an individual investigative project. You'll focus on a real-life challenge in a group design project and there are opportunities to work on projects with real clients.

During your fourth year you'll go on a placement in industry. This will put your academic studies into context and improve your skills and employability.

You'll be responsible for finding your own placement but the departmental and faculty careers and employability teams will help you find the right position and get the most out of your experience. Salaries for placement students typically range between £11,000 and £21,000.

The course has been developed to enhance your employability. You'll develop the technical skills required by the biomedical and healthcare industries and learn about the regulations for biomedical devices. Your grounding in core engineering science will also be attractive to employers in more traditional mechanical engineering routes.

This is a practical course: our students learn by doing. You'll apply what you've learnt in the lecture theatre to engineering problems and experiments. You'll have the chance to manufacture and prototype your designs. You'll also develop the transferable skills employers look for, such as communication, project management and time management skills.

As part of your course, you'll also be involved in project weeks including the Global Engineering Challenge in your first year, and Engineering You're Hired! during your second year. Both are excellent opportunities to develop the skills you'll need as a successful engineer.