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—but 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.

Click below to browse KGI’s summer programs

Summer Programs by Career Path

  • Research Opportunities
  • Medicine and Healthcare
  • Biotech and Engineering
  • KGI lab students

    Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

    The research program for undergraduates in biotechnology and bioengineering provides students the opportunity for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research.

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  • KGI students

    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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  • KGI students at orientation

    High School Summer STEM

    KGI offers unpaid internship opportunities to exceptionally motivated and academically strong high school students to gain hands-on research experience.

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  • KGI students at orientation

    Undergraduate Summer Science Courses

    KGI offers prerequisite science classes for undergrads. Summer online courses include Biochemistry, Genetics, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, and more.

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  • KGI students

    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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  • KGI students

    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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  • KGI students

    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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  • Women in wheelchair

    Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

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

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  • KGI students

    Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program

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

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  • KGI students

    Summer Explore Health Professions

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

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  • KGI students at orientation

    Undergraduate Summer Science Courses

    KGI offers prerequisite science classes for undergrads. Summer online courses include Biochemistry, Genetics, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, and more.

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    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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  • KGI students

    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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  • KGI students

    Biotech Careers Speaker Series

    The program will introduce students to potential careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other biomedical industries.

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  • KGI students

    Medical Device Development Bootcamp

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

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  • KGI students

    Undergraduate Summer Science Courses

    KGI offers prerequisite science classes for undergrads. Summer online courses include Biochemistry, Genetics, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, and more.

    Learn more

Summer Programs by Experience and Age

  • High School Students
  • Undergraduate/Recent College Graduates
  • Postdocs/PhD Students
  • KGI students

    High School Summer STEM

    KGI offers unpaid internship opportunities to exceptionally motivated and academically strong high school students to gain hands-on research experience.

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    PA Summer Success Program

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

    Learn more
  • Woman in wheelchair

    Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    Summer Explore Health Professions

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    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.

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    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.

    Learn more
  • KGI students in lab

    Bioprocessing Summer Undergraduate Internship Training and Education

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    Biotech Careers Speaker Series

    The program will introduce students to potential careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other biomedical industries.

    Learn more
  • KGI students at presentation

    Careers Beyond the Bench: Biotech Industry Summer Program

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics Summer Program

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    Medical Device Development Bootcamp

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    PA Summer Success Program

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

    Learn more
  • Woman in wheelchair

    Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    Summer Explore Health Professions

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

    Learn more
  • KGI students in lab

    Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

    The research program for undergraduates in biotechnology and bioengineering provides students the opportunity for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research.

    Learn more
  • KGI students at orientation

    Undergraduate Summer Science Courses

    KGI offers prerequisite science classes for undergrads. Summer online courses include Biochemistry, Genetics, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, and more.

    Learn more
  • KGI students

    Managing Science in Biotech

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

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KGI Summer Program News

KGI’s Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program Boosts Confidence and Provides Exposure to Psychiatric Pharmacy for Sindy Canales Diaz

Sindy Canales Diaz has long been interested in a career in pharmacy. She attended Keck Graduate Institute (KGI)'s Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program (PrEP) in the summer of 2020 and is now finishing up her first year...
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KGI’s Summer Program Inspires Incoming Student Cynthia Martinez to Pursue a Career in Genomic Data Analytics

Future Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) student Cynthia Martinez has long been interested in genetics. After attending KGI's Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics Summer Program (CGB), she decided to pursue a career in genomic data analytics. Since...
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Incoming PharmD Student Angie Aceves Guided to Forge a Unique Path in Pharmacy

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) incoming student Angie Aceves, PharmD '25, is the youngest of four girls. Though Aceves is the first in her family to pursue a career in science, her three sisters are all...
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KGI Adds Biotech Career Speaker Series to 2021 Summer Programs Slate

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) has added a new summer program to its growing list of opportunities designed to bolster students’ academic careers: The Biotech Career Speakers Series (BCSS). The online, five-week program will introduce students...
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