Mechanical engineering
Create, manufacture and maintain the building blocks of the modern world
Mechanical engineering is a multidisciplinary field that designs, analyses and produces mechanical systems with limitless possibilities
What is mechanical engineering?
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Sustainable energy to structural integrity Battery technology to cleaner transport
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Mechanical engineers create products and solutions that benefit the world around us
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1st in the UK Mechanical Engineering The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
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Joint 9th in the world Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Why Imperial?
World-class teaching in our workshops and laboratories
Close-industry contact – preparing you for a successful career
An environment of discovery and innovation
Courses
Our mechanical engineering courses cover the core subject content as well as a range of specialisms
Biomedical Engineering
Develop a breadth and depth of engineering skills and knowledge to address problems in medicine and biology.
Start date
- 2026
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Materials Science and Engineering
Develop your appreciation of materials science and engineering and build your research expertise through to Master's level.
Start date
- 2026
Materials Science and Engineering
Investigate materials science and apply this knowledge to engineering projects in this professionally accredited degree.
Start date
- 2026
Materials with Nuclear Engineering
Apply your study of materials to nuclear engineering in this professionally accredited Master’s degree.
Start date
- 2026
Mechanical Engineering
Develop your creative, practical and transferable skills through a broad mechanical engineering curriculum.
Start date
- 2026
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Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering
Enrich your understanding of mechanical and nuclear engineering and develop your manufacturing and design skills.
Start date
- 2026
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Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Broaden your knowledge of key areas of mechanical engineering and explore recent developments in the field.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials)
Explore the use of advanced biomaterials in medical and surgical environments.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics and Mechanobiology)
Focus on bioengineering problems related to systems to understand how mechanical forces impact biological function.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Computational Bioengineering)
Apply mathematical models and techniques to biological data to improve our understanding of how organisms function and how diseases progress.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Medical Physics)
Explore methods, techniques and applications for the monitoring and imaging of biological systems.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Neurotechnology)
Develop expertise in the science and technology related to nervous systems, brains function and devices in neurotechnology.
Start date
- 2025
Composites – the Science, Technology and Engineering Application of Advanced Composites
Explore how high performance composite materials are increasingly important in the production of aircraft.
Start date
- 2025
Human and Biological Robotics
Advance your knowledge on how bioengineers are leading the way in tackling modern healthcare challenges.
Start date
- 2025
