Overview
The mission of KGI’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Life Sciences in Claremont, CA, is to endow a select group of students with expertise in research areas relevant to applied bioscience, with the ability to use interdisciplinary tools and approaches to solve problems, and with the motivation to translate knowledge to beneficial applications to advance new horizons in the applied biosciences.
Why Keck Graduate Institute's PhD Program
Students enrolled in this program will:
- Learn to draw upon the unique interdisciplinary and applied educational foundation as they continue their studies.
- Gain competence in the methods of scientific inquiry by conducting and communicating original research for their theses.
- Become adept in the translation of discoveries in science and engineering into beneficial products and processes through exposure to industry issues and applied problems.
Programme Structure
KGI offers two PhD Program Tracks:- Applied PhD track – The student conducts PhD studies on KGI premises under supervision of Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences or School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences faculty. To foster interdisciplinary research, the student may have one or more research advisors. One advisor must be a KGI faculty member; additional advisors may be from collaborating institutions.
- Industry – Sponsored PhD track – The student is sponsored by a biotechnology or pharma company. This track involves the student conduct studies at the company site while periodically visiting KGI. In addition to the company research advisor, the student must be supervised by a KGI faculty advisor.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- December 15 Priority Deadline
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Disciplines
Natural Sciences Ecology View 38 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who Should Apply?
- Students who have completed a master’s degree in the applied sciences at KGI or in a similar master’s program with comparable learning objectives.
Additional requirements can be submitted along with your online application or separately:
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency
A video meeting interview (e.g. Zoom) or on-campus interview is a requirement for admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
32000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32000 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
32000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32000 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Claremont
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Scholarships Information
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