Mechanical Engineering and Design includes traditional mechanical programmes encompassing design helping to create the technological devices that enable our modern way of life, from cars, household appliances, power stations to medical devices that assist in heart surgery. The research areas are focussed on a number of key areas including biomedical technology and sustainability.
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Undergraduate
Mechanical Engineering courses
Product Design courses
Postgraduate
Aston Formula Student
Aston University is now in its ninth year of competing at Formula Student and each year has seen improvements in both the technology used and the results achieved by the team made up of keen and enthusiastic Final Year Engineering students.
Formula Student is the biggest and best of its kind in Europe. Run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), it promotes careers and excellence in engineering, by challenging final year Engineering students to design, build, develop, market and compete as a team with a small single seater racing car.
More information on Aston Formula Student.
More information on the Formula Student competition.
Aston Product Design Shows
Aston's final year Product Design students have organised a Design Show on campus since summer 2008. These shows are an unmissable opportunity for both students and potential employers alike, showcasing the excellent design talent that Aston University has to offer.
View the Aston Design Show 2009 press release
View the websites for the previous Design Shows:
2009 // 2008
Biomedical Engineering Research Group
The Biomedical Engineering Research Group focuses on new robotics and smart sensor technologies for challenging clinical applications in microsurgery, implants, cell processing, patient monitoring and well-being assessment. The research is led by a professional team of clinicians and engineers and has led to innovative solutions in practice.
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Within the Group there are exciting opportunities for postgraduate students to undertake research leading to a PhD or MPhil. For further information on entry requirements, application forms etc., please contact the School’s Research Office.
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Mechanical Engineering & Design
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham B4 7ET
By email:
Undergraduate: engineering@aston.ac.uk
Postgraduate: seaspgtaught@aston.ac.uk
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