Frequently Asked Admissions Questions
What degrees are offered at Keck Graduate Institute? What is the MBS degree? Can I transfer credit from another Master's program to KGI? Does KGI offer a part-time MBS program? Do I need to take management/business courses before I apply? What are the application requirements? What are the school codes needed to send my standardized test scores to KGI? Do I need to submit transcripts for every college-level class I have taken? Does KGI accept notarized copies of transcripts? Does KGI offer fee waivers for the application fee? Do I have to submit all of my application materials together? What are the application deadlines? What are the GRE/MCAT/GMAT scores required for admission? What GPA is required for admission? How much is tuition at KGI? Does KGI offer tuition waivers? What financial aid resources does KGI offer? Are international students eligible for the W.M. Keck Foundation Fellowship? What kind of career opportunities are available to MBS graduates? Do I get to choose the company at which I do my internship? Can I visit KGI on the weekends? What if I still have questions? What degrees are offered at Keck Graduate Institute? Keck Graduate Institute offers three degrees. The first and primary is the Master of Bioscience (MBS) degree. The MBS program is available in a traditional full time format. The KGI faculty is currently reviewing options for a part-time Fully-Employed format, but a start date has yet to be determined. All students with an interest in the life sciences are encouraged to learn more about admission at www.kgi.edu/Apply.xml. The second degree offered is the Ph.D. in Applied Life Sciences. This program is only available to graduates of the MBS. The third degree is a Ph.D in Computational and Systems Biology offered jointly with Claremont Graduate University. < Back to top > What is the MBS degree? The Master of Bioscience (MBS) program educates leaders for the bioscience industry who are able to unlock the relationships between business, engineering, and science. Its two intense years of cross-disciplinary study are filled with work on real-world projects with leaders in the bioscience industry. The program requires an industry internship and participation in an industry-sponsored Team Masters Project. The MBS is a professional science master's degree program. < Back to top > Can I transfer credit from another Master's program to KGI? Our course curriculum for the full-time MBS is specific to KGI and cannot be adapted to accept credit from other institutions. All admitted students work with an academic advisor to assess their background and select coursework. < Back to top > Does KGI offer a MBS program for fully employed professionals? Not yet. The KGI faculty is currently reviewing a plan to launch a fully employed version of the MBS program for industry professionals who are looking to advance their career, but a start date has yet to be determined.< Back to top > Do I need to take management/business courses before I apply? Management or business courses are not pre-requisites for admission to the MBS program. Please visit http://www.kgi.edu/Admissions.xml to learn more about student background and preparation for admission. < Back to top > What are the application requirements? All students must submit the following materials: - Online application form
- $75 Application fee
- Current resume or C.V.
- Personal statement and supplemental essay
- Official scores from the GRE, MCAT, or GMAT
- Official transcripts from every undergraduate institution attended
- 3 Recommendation letters
International applicants who reside outside of the U.S. and those who have been enrolled at a U.S. institution fewer than two years will need to submit official scores from the TOEFL in addition to the above mentioned items. < Back to top > What are the school codes needed to send my standardized test scores to KGI? GRE and TOEFL scores may be sent to KGI by using school code: 4166. A department code is not necessary. GMAT scores are sent to KGI by specifying the name of our program to test administrators. MCAT scores can only be sent to KGI in the form of a printout. This may be sent via e-mail or postal mail. Please be sure that your MCAT score printout includes a verification code. < Back to top > Do I need to submit transcripts for every college-level class I have taken? Yes. KGI requires transcripts from all undergraduate and higher education institutions attended, even if you did not earn a degree from that school. If you fail to submit all required documentation, your application will be placed on hold until the necessary documentation is received. < Back to top > Does KGI accept notarized copies of transcripts? No. Transcripts must be sealed and bear the original seal and signature of the registrar. < Back to top > Does KGI offer fee waivers for the application fee? KGI does not typically waive or defer the required $75 graduate admissions application fee. < Back to top > Do I have to submit all of my application materials together? No. You can send in materials at your discretion. Applicants will receive e-mailed status updates on the items needed to complete their applications. Please note: to be considered an "applicant", the admissions office must receive your application fee, application form, resume or C.V., and personal statement. < Back to top > What are the application deadlines? Domestic applications are considered on a "rolling" basis. Please visit www.kgi.edu/apply.xml for additional information. < Back to top > What are the GRE/MCAT/GMAT scores required for admission? Applications will be considered in the context of the total applicant pool, as well as in relation to our general admission standards. We do not use arbitrary grade point or test score cutoffs. The median GRE scores for admitted students in the Class of 2009 were as follows*: GRE
Verbal: 550
Quantitative: 720
Analytical: 4.5 < Back to top > What GPA is required for admission? Applications will be considered in the context of the total applicant pool, as well as in relationship to our general admission standards. We do not use arbitrary grade point or test score cutoffs. The median GPA for admitted students in the Class of 2009 was 3.2. < Back to top > How much is tuition at KGI? The tuition for the 2007-2008 academic year is $36,450. A slight increase in tuition amount from year to year is to be expected. < Back to top > Does KGI offer tuition waivers? No, KGI does not offer tuition waivers. However, a combination of fellowship and scholarship awards, that can cover tuition expenses, are available to admitted students. < Back to top > What financial aid resources does KGI offer? We encourage students to apply early in order to receive first consideration for the W. M. Keck Foundation Fellowship. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit and the overall promise shown by an applicant. Scholarship and fellowship funds require an on campus interview for students residing in the U.S. Please contact the Office of Admissions for further information. KGI also offers other forms of financial aid such as the FAFSA for domestic students and loan opportunities for all students. To learn more, please contact the financial aid office at financial_aid@kgi.edu or call 909-607-0109. < Back to top > Are international students eligible for the W.M. Keck Foundation Fellowship? Yes. All admitted applicants, international or domestic, are eligible for the W.M. Keck Foundation Fellowship. < Back to top > What kind of career opportunities are available to MBS graduates? KGI's Office of Career Services works closely with students to cultivate career opportunities. Throughout the year, Career Services organizes numerous events to promote networking and mentorship with leaders in the bioscience industry. To receive more information on careers obtained by KGI graduates, please contact the admissions office at admissions@kgi.edu or at 909-607-8590. < Back to top > Do I get to choose the company at which I do my internship? Yes. Career services cultivates internship opportunities, but it is the responsibility of the student to secure the internship. For this reason, career services offers various workshops to enhance students' professional skills such as resume building and interviewing skills. To receive more information on internships obtained by KGI students, please contact the admissions office at admissions@kgi.edu or at 909-607-8590. < Back to top > Can I visit KGI on the weekends? Generally speaking, no. With the exception of some special events, KGI staff and faculty are only available Monday -Friday from 8am-5pm. We encourage all interested students to plan a trip to KGI on any Visitation Day. Please visit www.kgi.edu/Preview.xml to learn more about open house dates and other specials events. < Back to top > What if I still have questions? Please contact us! admissions@kgi.edu Office of Admissions: 909-607-8590 Director of Admissions: 909-607-0121 Director of Career Services: 909-607-9476 < Back to top >
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