Keck Graduate Institute is a Claremont Colleges institution with headquarters in California, United States. There are 617&nbsp;students enrolled at KGI, with 62% being female and 38% being male. It has an excellent faculty and ranks among the best graduate programs in life science. It is the Claremont Consortium&#39;s first graduate-level college.&nbsp;The institute&#39;s degree programs are regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The Institute believes Innovation starts when powerful minds are given the best resources.

KGI is dedicated to education and research designed to translate the latest innovations in pharmaceuticals and the applied life sciences into practice for the betterment of society.

Programs Offered -&nbsp;

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	<li>There are 8 Master&#39;s degrees, 3 Doctoral degrees, and 3 Post-baccalaureate certificate programs available at Keck Graduate Institute.</li>
	<li>The institute provides a curriculum in 3 broad areas, i.e. Research, Healthcare, and Industry.</li>
	<li>The high-qualified faculties are the backbone for the campus to make their students succeed in a specific specialization.</li>
	<li>Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies are planned for introduction by the institute.</li>
</ul>

About

On-Campus Accomodation:

KGI&#39;s on-campus living facility, has 10,000 square feet of classroom space, a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a BBQ area, student lounges, and an open outdoor plaza.

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	<li>Housing Features both Private and shared apartments.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>On every floor, there are laundry facilities with free electricity.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Fully furnished accommodations with pet-friendly policies.</li>
</ul>

The average housing rent at the campus would be&nbsp;600 USD to 700 USD per month.

<h3>Off-Campus Accomodation -&nbsp;</h3>

To assist students in finding off-campus accommodation, a number of options are available, including -&nbsp;

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	<li>The Off-Campus Housing Office</li>
	<li>Craigslist</li>
	<li>Zillow</li>
	<li>Local newspapers</li>
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Accommodation

There are more than 1,900 notable alumni of Keck Graduate Institute. The institute offers the alumni members several benefits like career services, alumni engagement, events, webinars, latest news from other alumni, updates from fellow alumni, etc.

Some notable alumni of Keck Graduate Institute are as follows -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Angela Hoang - Associate Clinical Variant</li>
	<li>Shabri Patel and Alexandra Petrasek - Genetic counselors at Fulgent Genetics</li>
	<li>Line Stigen Racquet - CEO of Creoptix</li>
	<li>Harish Daruri - Biomedical Scientist</li>
</ul>

Alumni

Admission requirements for studying at Keck Graduate Institute vary from program to program. Students must fulfill admission requirements depending on the college/ school applying for. International students are advised to check admission requirements before applying to the choice of program.

Application Portal -&nbsp;<a href="https://keckgrad.my.site.com/ERx_Forms__Portal_Register">Online Application</a>

Application Fee -&nbsp;75 USD

Basic Admission Requirements:&nbsp;

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	<li>Transcripts from the previous college attended. Unofficial copies can be submitted if your official transcripts of the previous school are temporarily unavailable.</li>
	<li>Valid test scores of GRE, GMAT, or MCAT</li>
	<li>Proof of English proficiency. For this, test scores of TOFEL&nbsp;and IELTS<a href="https://collegedunia.com/exams/ielts" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>are enough. Also, if you have studied in the U.S. for 2 years, then this requirement is waived.</li>
	<li>Resume</li>
	<li>Personal statement describing academics, career, and personal objectives.</li>
	<li>Letter of recommendation</li>
</ul>

Application Deadline -&nbsp;The deadlines and the start of the admission vary from course to course. However, the admission process starts from January and continues till July.

Application Procedure

A seamless living-learning environment where you may build professional and social activities that improve your college experience is what Student Affairs aims to deliver.

Student Clubs and Organisations -&nbsp;

Keck Graduate Institute&nbsp;has four different types of clubs and orgs at KGI: Professional, Professional Hybrid, Social, and Limited.These clubs and organizations allow students to interact with like-minded people, get leadership experience, and partake in hobbies they find enjoyable.

Events and Activities -&nbsp;

The White Coat Ceremony, which honours PharmD students, Commencement, New Student Orientation, and International Student Orientation are activities for students at KGI.

Campus

Keck Graduate Organization is devoted to giving the best advanced degree and experience to their understudies as could be expected. The students are prepared for the professional field of their work by utilizing facilities that facilitate a learning environment and courses that encourage the practical application of skills through internships. There is ample time for students to unwind and strike a balance between their academic and social lives, and they can always seek assistance.

Conclusion

The diversified and highly skilled faculty of Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) comprises distinguished researchers, educators, and business experts. In order to support students in achieving their academic and professional objectives, KGI faculty members are dedicated to mentoring them and giving them individualised attention.&nbsp;

Notable Faculty -&nbsp;

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	<li><a href="https://www.kgi.edu/about/leadership-and-board/staff-and-faculty-directory/">Shiva Abdolrahimi</a>&nbsp;- Post Doctoral Scholar and Instructor, Bioprocessing</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.kgi.edu/about/leadership-and-board/staff-and-faculty-directory/">Victoria Amaya</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Senior Human Resources Manager</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.kgi.edu/people/kiana-aran/">Kiana Aran</a>&nbsp;- Associate Professor of Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics</li>
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Faculty

Keck Graduate Institute offers financial aid in the form of merit scholarships, need-based aid, KGI student loan, federal work-study, etc. Students with a GPA of 2.5 or above are given preference for merit-based scholarships.

International students are eligible to take&nbsp;student loans up to 20,500 USD. Students enrolled to the following programs are eligible for such loans:

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	<li>Master of Business and Science</li>
	<li>Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing</li>
	<li>Master of Science in Applied Sciences</li>
	<li>Master of Science in Translational Medicine</li>
	<li>Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counselling</li>
	<li>Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomic Data Analytics</li>
</ul>

Note: The avbove mentioned Scholarships might vary from time to time.

Financial Aid

The 76-acre campus of Keck Graduate Institute has three primary school buildings, including&nbsp;classrooms, offices, housing halls, and other facilities.&nbsp;The campus provides a unique facility for using campus ID cards as debit cards. This is usually known as &ldquo;Claremont Cash.&rdquo; It can be used to buy things across all Claremont colleges.

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	<li>The most recent technology in classrooms and academic facilities includes computer labs, smart boards, and specialized tools for various disciplines.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Many of the structures are older and have distinctive architectural features.</li>
	<li>The grounds of Keck Graduate Institute offer various feasting choices, including a cafeteria, a caf&eacute;, and different inexpensive food joints.</li>
	<li>All KGI students have access to a shared library and bookstore in Claremont.</li>
</ul>

Sports and fitness -&nbsp;Keck Graduate Institute&nbsp;Sports and Fitness allows the students to follow their interests and stay fit at the same time. There are various sports being played at the university like&nbsp;Football, Baseball, Hockey, etc

Infrastructure

A little college town in Southern California is called Claremont. Living in Claremont as a student offers a distinctive and exciting collegiate experience. The city has many different stores, eateries, and entertainment venues and is safe and easy to navigate on foot.

Important Landmarks/places nearby -&nbsp;

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	<li>James Turrell Skyspace</li>
	<li>Claremont Heritage The Garner House</li>
	<li>Claremont Station - Historic 1927 Santa Fe Depot</li>
</ul>

Transportation -&nbsp;

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	<li>Nearest Airports: Ontario (ONT) is the closest airport to KGI (9.4 miles or roughly 15 kilometers). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 48 miles ( about 78 kilometers) from Claremont.</li>
	<li>Nearest stations: Pomona, Claremont Metrolink, Claremont Transit Station, Montclair Trascenter, LA Union Station.</li>
	<li>Buses available: Greyhound Bus and LA County Metro Bus.</li>
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Location

Several companies are coming forward to hire the graduates of Keck Graduate Institute. More than 90% Master of Business and Science graduates are placed within six months of graduation.

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	<li>About 58% of students are employed in top companies before graduation. In contrast, 10% of graduate students opted for higher education.</li>
	<li>The average salary for KGI alumni is 114,084 USD.</li>
	<li>The graduate salary is more than 60,000 USD annually.</li>
	<li>For students with more than three years of experience earn more than 130,300 USD annually.</li>
</ul>

Top employers include -

<ul>
	<li>Atara Bio</li>
	<li>Grifols</li>
	<li>Proskauer</li>
	<li>Nationwide Children</li>
	<li>CVS Health</li>
	<li>Gilead Sciences</li>
</ul>

Placements

Claremont has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters.

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	<li>The highest temperature in the summer months (June-August) is around 32&deg;C</li>
	<li>The lowest temperature in the winter months (December-February) is around 7&deg;C.</li>
	<li>The area also experiences occasional rainfall throughout the year.</li>
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