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Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences

Why Choose KGI?

Founded in 1997, we are proud to be a member of The Claremont Colleges. With an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections, KGI provides pathways for students to become leaders in healthcare and the applied life sciences.

Opportunities in Industry

Exposure to the biotech and healthcare industries is woven throughout KGI’s curriculum, providing opportunities not found in other graduate programs.

Alumni Network and Connections

KGI’s well-placed alumni and close ties with industry ensure that students build their network and gain insights from leaders through the life sciences and healthcare.

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In all of KGI’s degree and certificate programs, students receive experiential education for more hands-on training to increase their competitiveness in the job market.

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Upcoming Events

7/15

Summer Virtual Speaker Series: Dr. Steven Galson, SVP, Global Regulatory Affairs and Safety, Amgen

7/16

Careers Beyond the Bench, Career Speaker Series, Session #2: Stephen Chang

7/20

IPPE 3/CEE Block 4

7/21

Tuesdays with Career Services

7/21

Careers Beyond the Bench, Career Speaker Series, Session #2: Maxwell Koobatian

7/22

Summer Virtual Speaker Series: Data Scientist Panel

7/22

All Staff and Faculty Meeting

7/23

Careers Beyond the Bench, Career Speaker Series, Session #2: Akhila Nair

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Employers of 2020 Grads

With an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections, KGI provides pathways for students to become leaders in healthcare and the applied life sciences.

Countries Represented in 2019-2020 Student Body

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KGI Students in 2019-2020

"I want to dedicate my life toward bettering other people's lives and finding solutions. I want to be the best I can be, and make my family and myself proud."

Maxine Yang

Postbac Premedical Certificate, '19

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Angela Hoang, who recently received her MS in Human Genetics and Genomic Data Analytics degree from KGI, empowers prospective parents in her new role as Associate Clinical Variant Curator at Natera for the Women's Health division. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/Hoang-MSGDA

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