KGI offers several online upper-level science courses open to all students seeking careers in healthcare and/or the sciences. For most classes, lectures will be delivered asynchronously and are recorded by faculty to be accessible online by students to watch at their convenience. Students are required to join online for a weekly discussion session, review of the week’s topics, quizzes, and other learning exercises.

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Summer Course Offerings at KGI for Summer 2024 (Online or On-Campus)

  • Biochemistry
  • Human Anatomy with Laboratory
  • Human Physiology with Laboratory

Deadline: June 17

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Admissions@kgi.edu for additional information.

2024 Summer Courses

  • SCI 3100 Biochemistry

    This introductory course will explore the fundamental chemical processes underlying life. Energy/thermodynamics, macromolecules, metabolism and molecular biology will be covered to provide a firm foundation of biochemistry in one summer. The course is designed to serve as a pre-requisite for students seeking careers in the health professions.

    Credits: 3.0 

    Offered: June 20 -August 8, 2024 (July 4th falls on Thursday, so for that week only class will be held Wed July 3rd)

    Discussion Hours (online): Thursdays, 4 – 6 p.m.

    Instructor: Meghana Joshi

    Prerequisites: General Biology I and II with labs, General Chemistry I and II with labs, and Organic Chemistry I and II with labs

    Course Delivery: Lectures will be delivered asynchronously and are recorded by faculty to be accessible on-line by students through Google Drive at Keck Graduate Institute at their convenience. Additional course materials including readings, grades, and assignment will be made available through the Learning Management System, Canvas. Students are responsible for watching video lectures and reading course material during the week at their own pace.  Students are required to join online a weekly discussion session for review of the week’s topics, quizzes, and other learning exercises.

  • SCI 3300 Human Anatomy with Laboratory

    Human anatomy is the integrated study of the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human body. The course will explore human architecture and how the microscopic and gross forms adhere to the concept of “shape/organization confers function.” Human anatomy includes eight laboratory sessions. The course is designed to serve as a pre-requisite for students seeking careers in the health professions.

    Credits: 4.0

    Offered: June 22-August 10, 2024

    Discussion and labs (on campus only): Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.

    Instructor: Jennifer Ruiz

    Prerequisites: General Biology I and II with labs

    Course Delivery: Lectures will be delivered asynchronously and are recorded by faculty to be accessible online by students through Google Drive at Keck Graduate Institute at their convenience. Additional course materials, including readings, grades, and assignments, will be made available through the Learning Management System, Canvas. Students are responsible for watching video lectures and reading course material during the week at their own pace.  Students are responsible for keeping up with all work and are required to come to KGI on Saturdays for a hands-on learning experience using anatomical models, as well as for discussion of the week’s topics.

  • SCI 3400 Human Physiology with Laboratory

    This course is designed for students interested in entering the health professions and covers the study of human organ and tissue functions. As a survey course of the fundamental principles of human physiology, the class will delve into molecular mechanisms within the cells to the actions of tissues, organs, organ systems, and how the organism as a whole adapts to certain phenomena. Laboratories emphasize inquiry and the use of instrumentation in physiological studies.

    Credits: 4.0 

    Offered: June 22-August 10, 2024

    Discussion and labs (on campus only): Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

    Instructor: Jerome Garcia

    Prerequisites: General Biology I and II with labs

    Course Delivery: Lectures will be delivered asynchronously and are recorded by faculty to be accessible on-line by students through Google Drive at Keck Graduate Institute at their convenience. Additional course materials including readings, grades, and assignment will be made available through the Learning Management System, Canvas. Students are responsible for watching video lectures and reading course material during the week at their own pace.  Students are responsible for keeping up with all work and are required to come to KGI on Saturdays for discussion of the week’s topics, as well as to participate in physical lab activities.

Application Procedures and Requirements

  • Application Deadline

    • June 17

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    Application Requirements

    An online application form is required that contains questions about your personal and educational background.

    Transcripts from all institutions attended are required. Unofficial copies may be used for evaluation purposes. If admitted and you choose to matriculate, official transcripts must be submitted from all college or universities attended. Translated copies must be submitted for International students.

    Application Review

    We will review applications on a rolling basis. We will strive to notify you about the status of your application as soon as possible.

    • $499 per Credit Hour
    • $20 application fee

    If you are in need of an application fee waiver, please contact admissions@kgi.edu.

    Please see Financial Aid for available funding options

    Students participating in the in-person program sessions are financially responsible for their transportation, housing, and food throughout the program.

    KGI is a member of the Claremont Colleges and a WASC accredited institution. Check your local academic advising center for transferability of credits.