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Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences Keck Graduate Institute Keck Graduate Institute, USA

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USD 42200

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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5

IELTS

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40

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

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
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

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

    5 IELTS Score
    40 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    43 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    42200

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    USD 75 Waived

    Application Fee
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    19350 Per year

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