Why KGI

Discover the Power of a KGI Education

There’s nothing ordinary about a Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) education. We’re proud to be a part of The Claremont Colleges — a consortium of seven private, independent institutions in southern California — and specialize in educating and equipping students to become leaders in biotechnology and healthcare.

Innovators, researchers, and changemakers choose KGI for:

• Academic excellence
• Experiential learning
• Career development
• Strong community and industry partnership
• Research opportunities
• Financial support

The KGI Advantage

Nationally-Ranked Graduate Programs

Because of our seamless integration of rigorous coursework, professional development, and community-focused learning, KGI was ranked the #3 Best Master's Degree Program for 2025.

We design our graduate programs to serve as a launchpad for your future by encouraging your curiosity, providing you with the tools and technical skills needed to turn innovative ideas into reality, and connecting you with a network of supporters that champions both your successes. 

Explore our 20+ master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs in biotechnology and healthcare.

An Emphasis on Experiential Learning

As a KGI student, you learn by doing — because that’s what drives results. Our graduate programs integrate hands-on learning, enabling you to apply classroom concepts in labs, team-based projects, simulations, and real-world industry environments where innovation takes place. With each experience, you strengthen your skill set, practice problem-solving, and fine-tune your critical thinking.

A Career-Ready Approach

From your first day at KGI, we prioritize your professional growth. Every program helps you build the skills employers value most — scientific expertise, analytical thinking, communication, collaboration, and leadership. You’ll benefit from:

• Personalized mentorship from faculty with decades of industry and research experience
• Real-world experience gained through internships, practicums, and sponsored projects
• Résumé guidance, interview strategies, and other professional development resources from KGI’s Career Services

A Community That Works and Grows Together

Collaboration is at the core of a KGI education. With access to advanced laboratories, specialized equipment, and research centers, you’ll learn in an environment where faculty, researchers, and students work side by side, pursuing creative solutions.

To support your overall academic performance and student experience, KGI offers comprehensive resources, including tutoring, academic advising, a writing center, and more.

Industry Connections 

We set you up for long-term success by building industry engagement into nearly all of our academic paths. Through Industry Advisory Boards, mentorship, and partnerships with leading biotechnology and healthcare companies, you get direct insight into emerging trends, hiring needs, and real-world challenges impacting these sectors.

Industry engagement opportunities include:

• Employer-led seminars
• Networking events and career fairs
• Sponsored research
• The Team Master’s Project program

These connections sharpen your competitive edge, helping you stand out in today’s evolving job market.

Research with Real-World Impact

As a KGI student, you have access to research opportunities that empower you to take your theoretical knowledge and start applying it in the lab. This interdisciplinary research addresses pressing challenges in biotechnology, bioprocessing, genomics, medical diagnostics, healthcare delivery, and other related fields.

Led by our renowned faculty, KGI’s labs are driving innovation and discovery in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases, bioprocessing, cancer evolution, and more.

Learn more about current research initiatives.

Generous Financial Support

Pursuing graduate education is a significant investment, but at KGI, you can invest with confidence. We offer generous financial support, including scholarships and assistantships, as well as one-on-one financial aid guidance so you can build a plan that fits your goals and budget.

Discover how KGI helps you finance your education.