Keck Graduate Institute
Founded 1997
President Sheldon Schuster (President)
Fees USD 55,000
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is a private graduate-only institution founded in 1997 as part of the Claremont Colleges, the first graduate school in the United States dedicated entirely to the applied life sciences. KGI offers programs at the intersection of bioscience, medicine, and business, preparing graduates for careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare management. The institute enrolls approximately 600 students.
Programs
- Master of Bioscience (MBS) — Applied bioscience for industry
- Master of Science (MS) — Specialized bioscience research programs
- Physician Assistant (MSPA) — ARC-PA accredited clinical training
- MBA in Applied Life Sciences — Biotech and pharma management
- PharmD — Pharmacy in collaboration with partner institutions
How to Apply
- Application: KGI Application
- GRE: Required for most programs
- Acceptance Rate: ~38%
Key Deadlines
- Priority: January 15