Summer Programs - Keck Graduate Institute

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), a member of The Claremont Colleges, offers summer programs for:

Undergraduate/recent college graduates
Postdocs/PhD students
High school students

KGI’s summer programs will boost your academic career as you prepare for graduate-level studies or a career in healthcare or biotech. These programs will not only help you decide your career pathway—they are also a great way to gain exposure to the biotechnology, medicine, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries, while improving the skills and qualifications to boost your resume.

Undergraduate/Recent Graduate Summer Programs

Application Boot Camp

The program consists of personalized advising along with support in the areas of personal statement, extracurricular activities, school selection, and interview prep.

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Botswana Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

The program is a unique opportunity for students interested in acquiring research experience in the applied life sciences while serving as cultural ambassadors.

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Bioprocessing Summer Undergraduate Internship Training and Education

This program provides an opportunity for participants to obtain valuable experience through team projects based on bioprocessing.

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Careers Beyond the Bench: Biotech Industry Summer Program

The program will provide skills and professional development for those interested in biotech and similar industries.

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Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics Summer Program

The program is designed to learn more about human genomics, bioinformatics, genetic counseling, and precision medicine.

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Medical Device Development Bootcamp

The program is a learning opportunity in the process for designing and manufacturing medical devices.

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PA Summer Success Program

The program will showcase the PA profession, possible career paths, and the tools needed to become a physician assistant.

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Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

The program will provide participants a chance to actively explore the profession.

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Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program

Interactive classes and activities will provide an introduction to pharmacy practice.

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Summer Explore Health Professions

The program consists of advising, conversations with healthcare professionals, and guest speakers.

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Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

The is a program for research in biotechnology and bioengineering.

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Undergraduate Online Science Courses

KGI offers prerequisite science classes for undergrads.

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High School Summer Programs

High School Summer STEM

KGI offers unpaid internships to high school students to gain hands-on research experience.

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PA Summer Success Program

The program will showcase the PA profession, possible career paths, and the tools needed to become a physician assistant.

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Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

The program will provide participants a chance to actively explore the profession.

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Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program

Interactive classes and activities will provide an introduction to pharmacy practice.

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Summer Explore Health Professions

The program consists of advising, conversations with healthcare professionals, and guest speakers.

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PhD/Postdocs Summer Programs

Managing Science in Biotech

A week-long course intended for postdocs, junior scientists, and graduate students.

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KGI Summer Program News

PA Summer Success Program to Begin in 2021

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) has added a new summer program to its growing list of opportunities designed to bolster students’ academic careers: The PA Summer Success Program (PASS), which is intended to inform, excite, and...

KGI’s BSUITE Program Introduces Career Opportunities in Bioprocessing

This story was first published in the 2019-20 Annual Report. KGI’s Bioprocessing Summer Undergraduate Internship Training and Education (BSUITE) two-week program this past summer introduced undergraduates to the technical and regulatory considerations for production of...

KGI’s PrEP Offers an Inspirational, Eye-Opening Experience for Aspiring Pharmacists

This story was first published in the 2019-20 Annual Report. In KGI’s five-day Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program (PrEP) this past summer, prospective students explored the pharmacy profession through interactive classes, lab breakout sessions, and round tables...

Building Confidence and Showcasing Strengths at KGI’s Application Boot Camp

This story was first published in the 2019-20 Annual Report. Completing graduate health applications can be overwhelming. Keck Graduate Institute's (KGI) Application Boot Camp (ABC), a five-day interactive workshop, helps students to navigate this process...

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