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Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences

Keck Graduate Institute

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 42,200/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, California

Type: School

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1997

Total Students: 608 +

Int. Students: 453 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

535 Watson Dr, Claremont, CA 91711, USA

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
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Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences (MS) program at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, aims to teach individuals to translate scientific research into medical products useful to the world at large. It emphasizes specific training in translational and clinical research skills and a deep understanding of the context within which medical science is translated for societal benefit, including management skills.

Graduates are uniquely positioned to excel in a variety of careers addressing the critical and managerial needs in research and development of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as clinical and academic laboratories. As the program combines rigorous graduate-level courses with a yearlong biomedical or clinical research projects, it can also be a stepping stone to doctoral degrees (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, etc.).

Students focus their studies in the MS program further by choosing one of six concentrations:

Translational Research Thesis
Clinical Research Thesis
Public Health Research Thesis
Infectious Diseases Research Thesis
Bioprocessing Research Concentration
Team Master’s Project

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Opening Later
sep 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 42,200 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Keck Graduate Institute

CAD 19,350 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 40
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 43.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.