Materials and Bioengineering Visit Days

Congratulations on your offer to study with us in the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering. Find out more about what we have planned for your Visit Day below. We're looking forward to meeting you!

Getting the best out of your visit day

Our visit days are the perfect chance for you to have a sneak peek into your future and find out more about your course, the campus and student life. You'll also have the opportunity to ask our academic tutors and current students any questions you may have, remember, no question is too big or too small.

What to expect on the day

Please note that all times are approximate and the itinerary is subject to change.

Time Activity
10:00 - 10:30 Registration and Refreshments 
Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome.
10:30 - 10:40 Welcome and Introduction to the Department
A formal welcome talk where you can find out more about our Department.
10:40 - 11:15

Academic Presentation
Hear more about our courses and the careers opportunities that they open up.
11:15 - 12:45 Laboratory Sessions
Take part in a variety of laboratory sessions and demonstrations across STEM lab, Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre, and Polymer Processing Lab.
12:45 - 13:45 Lunch
Including stands for Accommodation and Student Support.
13:45 - 14:20 Student Presentations
Hear from our students about their experience and placements.
14:20 - 14:30

Farewell from the Department
A final opportunity to get any questions you may have answered by our academic tutors and current students.
14:30 - 15:30 Campus Tour
Take an optional tour of campus.

Further details on activities

Loughborough University prides itself on its ability to deliver a great overall student experience and so, this tour aims to share with you, the wide experience of life on (and off!) campus.

Whether you need food, academic or other support, need to do your washing, get medical attention, a haircut, or travel to another town or city, this tour should give you the basic information you need regarding how Loughborough University campus caters for students’ needs.

Part of our taught course delivery is laboratory based and so these sessions will give you a taste of some of the types of materials science and engineering laboratory work that students may undertake.

You will have the chance to see our Materials facilities in STEMLab and you will undertake some work in our polymer processing area, as well as visiting our world class microscopy centre.

Useful information

Register your vehicle

You must register your vehicle when attending your visit day. Full details on how to pre-register your car or how to register on the day for free are available on the Visit Day Parking page. 

Directions to Loughborough University

  • M1: Loughborough is situated just off Junction 23 of the M1 in Leicestershire, mid-way between Leicester and Nottingham. Visitors are requested to head for the West Entrance to the University, and take the first exit at the first roundabout.
  • Please also see our how to find us page for more driving instructions.
  • A6 from North and South: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.
  • A60 from Nottingham or A511 from Leicester or Burton: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.
  • Please park in Car Park 1, situated behind S-Building.

For the railway station and Loughborough town centre, the Kinch Sprint bus departs from outside the Wolfson School every 10 minutes within term time.

If you wish to order a taxi for your return journey, please do so upon arrival at the registration desk or as soon as you are able.

  • Nottingham East Midlands Airport is a 20-minute taxi ride from Loughborough University.
  • A Skylink service runs from Nottingham East Midlands Airport to Loughborough town centre, where you will need to connect with the University Sprint service (see travelling by train and coach for further instructions).

Get in touch

If you are delayed or unable to attend please contact us:

Debbie Halliday

Undergraduate Admissions Administrator

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