Undergraduate Medical Applications of 3D Printing
Course overview
Summer School modules are designed to be intensive, intellectually stimulating short courses. They are taught by King’s academics in academic disciplines where King's has expertise. Classes are highly international, giving students an opportunity to collaborate with peers from all around the globe.
Each module consists of 150 study hours, comprising 45 hours of intensive synchronous and asynchronous teaching, independent study and group work and is examined to university standards. Comparable to an in-semester 15-credit King’s undergraduate module and therefore typically awarded 3-4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS, many summer students ask their home institution to award them external credit for their King's summer module to use towards their degree programme when they return home.
What does this course cover?
The course aims to provide an introduction to 3D printing. It will cover the basics of building a small 3D printer and understanding how the printer works. Students will also get insight into the cost effectiveness of 3D printing and its multiple applications in health care. Image segmentation of medical images such as CT and MR scans will be introduced in order to create 3D anatomical models such as a femur or an aorta. The course will also cover the basics of 3D design using the FreeCAD software. The students will learn how to prepare and translate the 3D models they created to 3D prints.
What will I achieve?
Upon completion of this course participants will know how to make their own 3D printer using a tool kit and know how to operate the printer.
They will also understand the process followed to create 3D prints, such as how to segment a medical image to create a 3D anatomical model and how to design a 3D structure using Computer Aided Design software.
Who will I learn with?
Professor in Biomedical Engineering and the Head of Education at the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences
Who is this for?
The King's College London Undergraduate Summer School is open to students who are currently, or have been, enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme. We also welcome applications from professionals who have substantial relevant experience in their chosen subject area.
Entry requirements
- Open to students who are currently, or have been, enrolled in an undergraduate degree. We also welcome applications from professionals who have substantial relevant experience in their chosen subject area.
- Minimum grade requirement of 2:1 degree equivalent. See International grade equivalents on our Undergraduate Summer School homepage, under Entry requirements.
- English language requirement of at least level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). See full English Language requirements on our Undergraduate Summer School homepage, under Entry requirements.
- Minimum age at the start of the course is 18 years old.
How will I be assessed?
Presentation (30%), Project display (70%) - to be confirmed by the academic
What is the teaching schedule?
Taught on-campus 9am and 6pm from Monday to Friday
Fees and discounts
| |
2025 tuition fee |
Residential programme |
| One session (2 weeks) |
£2,400 |
£3,345 |
| One session (2 weeks) - early application discount* |
£2,295 |
£3,240 |
| Two sessions (4 weeks) |
£4,400 |
£6,690 |
| Application fee: £60 |
*Early application discount: prices apply for applications received by 23:59 GMT on 14 February 2025. Subject to availability at the time of application. From 15 February 2025, the standard 2025 tuition fees apply.
As per the fees listed above, booking two sessions receives a discount. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts of promotions. Subject to availability at the time of application.
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Further information
Full fee £2400
Application fee £60
Residential programme fee £3345
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