Summer Programs

The summer programs at Keck Graduate Institute provide an excellent opportunity for prospective students to strengthen their skills, gain invaluable experience, and prepare for further studies or careers in the biotech and healthcare field. Our summer programs aim to connect aspiring healthcare and biotech professionals with a dynamic and innovative learning environment, empowering students to reach their educational goals.

Our summer programs offer inbound, outbound, and online opportunities available to everyone. Designed to aid students in building a sound understanding of the concepts within biotech and healthcare programs, these programs encourage students to participate actively while enjoying a fun and dynamic environment.

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Prospective students participate in our summer programs to enhance their academic qualifications, strengthen their leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and gain practical experience. Our various programs can also help students identify which areas of biotechnology and healthcare they are most passionate about, and then help them develop the skills and awareness to continue their path toward those passions.

Our Summer Programs

3 & 6 weeks In Person

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

SURE

Provides undergraduate students the opportunity for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in the areas of applied molecular and cellular biology, bioengineering, computational biology, and drug discovery and development.

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1 Week Online

Lab2Launch

L2L

The Lab2Launch program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to experience how scientific discoveries are translated into products that benefit society.

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1 Week Online

Mission: STEM-Possible

MSP

The Mission: STEM-Possible program provides motivated high school students the opportunity to explore how life scientific discoveries are commercialized, and what career opportunities exist in the biotech industry.

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1 Week In Person

The Super Heroes of STEM

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

STEM careers involved in developing, producing, and supplying a vaccine so that people could be protected from the virus and return to normal life.

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1 Week Online

Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics Summer Program

CGB

Designed for undergraduates interested in learning more about human genomics, bioinformatics, genetic counseling, and precision medicine.

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1 Week In Person

Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program

PrEP

Designed for prospective students interested in a career in pharmacy. Participants will explore the pharmacy profession through interactive classes and activities that will provide an introduction to pharmacy practice.

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8 Weeks In Person, Online

Undergraduate Summer Science Courses

USSC

Online upper-level science courses open to all students seeking careers in healthcare and/or the sciences.

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Interested in Our Summer Programs?

Take the first step toward your future career in the biotech and healthcare field by enrolling in our summer programs today. A rich, dynamic, and supportive environment awaits you, where we seek to boost your confidence, knowledge, and leadership skills for continued academic advancement.