Resource list
To help you prepare for studying in the School of Mechanical Engineering, we have gathered together some resources which you may find interesting and informative. However, there is no pre-requisite reading that needs to be done.
Online resources
TinkerCAD is a great, free, online tool to give you a head start on the basics of C++ programming. You can use it to:
- Create virtual electronic circuits and connect them to a simulated Arduino which you can then program just like the real hardware
- Experiment with the 3D design tools
- Complete the various lessons available on the website or watch tutorial videos on their YouTube
Short online courses
Medical Technology Futures is a suite of five, free, online courses which cover topics such as digital medicine, genomics, personalised medicine, artificial intelligence, robotics and regenerative medicine. The ‘MedTech: Trends and Product Design’ course may be of particular interest.
- MedTech: Trends and Product Design
- MedTech: Digital Health and Wearable Technology
- MedTech: Exploring the Human Genome
- MedTech: Orthopaedic Implants and Regenerative Medicine
- MedTech: AI and Medical Robots
Extra-curricular activities
Formula Student
From your first year at Leeds, you’ll have the opportunity to join the Leeds Gryphon Racing team, where you’ll help design and build a single-seat racing car and use this to compete in various international events. Our student-led team is competing in three categories: Combustion, Electric, and Autonomous vehicles. To find out more about the team, watch the Leeds Gryphon Racing F23 journey.
Leeds University Rocketry Association (LURA)
The School is host to the Leeds University Rocketry Association which is a cross faculty student-led programme into the design and build of rockets for the next generation of space exploration. Students from all years and all programmes are welcome to apply.
School facilities
Our facilities in the School of Mechanical Engineering will equip you with hands-on experience and a solid understanding of how to use industry-recognised facilities. Learn more about what facilities you will use on your course.
Research and Innovation at the University
Our world-leading research actively informs our teaching programme. To discover more about our current research, follow the links below:
- Institute of Design, Robotics and Optimisation
- Institute of Thermofluids
- Institute of Functional Surfaces
- Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering
University resources
The University of Leeds also offers many useful resources to help you transition to higher education learning.