Innovators Start Here

With more than 1,000 alumni from the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences, our graduates make a tremendous impact on the healthcare and life sciences industries. Regardless of the program length you choose, you will find that innovation and collaboration are at the core of KGI’s degrees and certificates. With an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections, KGI helps its students launch meaningful careers in industry.

Doctorate Degree

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Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Life Sciences

The PhD program is designed to educate technically competent, broadly trained, highly original scientists.

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Master’s Degrees

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Master of Business and Science

Apply your science background and gain graduate-level business knowledge during the MBS program to launch a career in industry.

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Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing

The MEng program provides students with state-of-the-art technical skills to launch a career in biopharmaceutical processing.

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Master of Science in Medical Device Engineering

In the MSMDE program, students learn to develop medical devices and work with industry sponsors to solve real-world problems.

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Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences

The two-year MS program prepares students for an impactful career in translational research and management.

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Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomic Data Analytics

Within the MSGDA program, you will gain hands-on experience with the technologies and information that are revolutionizing the future of medicine.

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Certificate Programs

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Postbaccalaureate Pre-PA Certificate

The PPA program combines a graduate-level life sciences curriculum with professional competencies.

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Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate

The PPC program provides students with skills that are invaluable to those pursuing a career as a future physician.

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Certificate in Bioscience Management

The CBM program is an opportunity for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to acquire business, management, and networking skills.

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Certificate in Applied Genomics

The CAG is an executive education program designed for working professionals to gain expertise in the growing field of applied human genomics.

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Biocon Certificate Program

Biocon Academy offers certificate programs focusing on interdisciplinary aspects of biosciences.

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