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About Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences

KeckGraduate Institute (KGI) is situated in Claremont, California, 30 miles east of Los Angeles – and is located within the biotech corridor (San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco).


KGI says its main strengths are:

  • Entrepreneurial approach
  • Opportunities in industry
  • Alumni network and connections
  • Hands-on experience

 

Programs at Keck Graduate Institute are taught in English.

To find out more about Keck Graduate Institute, you can visit its social media platforms: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; YouTube; Podcasts; Flickr; LinkedIn.

About Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences

KeckGraduate Institute (KGI) is situated in Claremont, California, 30 miles east of Los Angeles – and is located within the biotech corridor (San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco).


KGI says its main strengths are:

  • Entrepreneurial approach
  • Opportunities in industry
  • Alumni network and connections
  • Hands-on experience

 

Programs at Keck Graduate Institute are taught in English.

To find out more about Keck Graduate Institute, you can visit its social media platforms: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; YouTube; Podcasts; Flickr; LinkedIn.

Available programs

Keck Graduate Institute offers a number of postgraduate degrees and certificates, including:

 
Discover the full list of programs and certificates here.

The usual postgraduate entry requirements at KGI:

  • $75 application fee
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • GRE or other standardized exam
  • Transcripts
  • Online application
  • For international students: TOEFL or other English proficiency exam
  • Enrollment fee (varies by program)

International students at KGI can find out more about postgraduate programs here.

The average postgraduate tuition at KGI is US$40,990 per year.

Find out about scholarships available at postgraduate level at KGI here. Find out about financial aid eligibility here.

University information

The admissions criteria for students at KGI usually consists of:

  • US$75 application fee
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • GRE or other standardized exam
  • Transcripts
  • Online application
  • For international students: TOEFL or other English proficiency exam

 

There are a number of scholarships available for prospective students at KGI, including the KGI Global Scholarship and international student loans.

Keck Graduate Institute has one campus in Claremont, California. The campus boasts seven colleges and universities that share facilities, student resources, and support services.

Some facilitiesand services offered include:

  • Amgen Bioprocessing Center
  • Center for Biomarker Research
  • Center for Rare Disease Therapies
  • Center for Training in Applied Genomics
  • Science Heritage Center
     

Students at KGI can utilize the following support systems:


The Claremont Colleges Student Services also boasts:

  •       Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC)
  •       Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS)
  •       Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA)
  •       Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA)
  •       Queer Resource Center (QRC)
  •       The Chaplains of the Claremont College
  •       Health Education Outreach (HEO)
  •       Student Health Services (SHS)
  •       EmPOWER

Student life

International students represent 7 percent of the KGI student population and come from 27 different countries.

There are a number of extracurricular activities for students to get involved with:

  • Student clubs and organizations
  • Intramural sports
  • Cultural exchange through events, food, and socializing
  • Outdoor adventures


Find out about campus life at KGI here.

Students at KGI live both on and off campus. Find out about the on-campus facility OASIS here.

Approximately 90 percent of graduates are employed in a relevant field within six months of graduation.
 

Career Services at KGI offer workshops, one-on-one appointments, resume review, on-campus recruiting, job fairs, and job postings and works with students to assist with internship and job placement.

 

KGI prides itself on its large alumni network.

Tuition fee and scholarships

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