Bioprocessing Summer Undergraduate Internship Training and Education

The Bioprocessing Summer Undergraduate Internship Training and Education (BSUITE) program for undergraduate research in bioprocessing and bioengineering provides an opportunity for participants to obtain valuable experience through team projects based on bioprocessing for the production of monoclonal antibodies, enzymes, vaccines, and cell and gene therapy.

During this exciting program, participants will learn about technical and regulatory considerations for biopharmaceutical production, including biotechnology and cell line engineering, cell growth, product purification, viral controls, and quality systems. Students will be introduced to career options within biomanufacturing that are enabled through KGI’s Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing (MEng) program, including process development, production support, facility engineering, quality oversight, and regulatory positions.

2024 Dates

Session #1 (online): June 17 – 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Session #2 (in-person): July 8 – 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Learning Opportunities: In-Person and Virtual

  • Learn important process steps for the manufacture of biological products
  • Identify advanced analytical methods to measure process parameters
  • Understand regulatory concepts and requirements for biopharmaceutical processing
  • Refine presentations and report writing skills 

Learning Opportunities: In-Person Only

  • Grow mammalian or microbial cells
  • Examine operations of downstream purification steps
  • Practice steps to prepare and sterilize bioreactors
  • Develop proficiency in data analysis
  • Troubleshoot problems encountered during experiments

 

I knew KGI was the right school for me because after just the a few months of BSUITE I had learned so much about biopharma and thought that if this is what they can teach me in two months imagine what I can learn in two years. On top of that, the staff’s passion for passing on their knowledge of biopharma really won me over. All of the staff at KGI has so much experience and knowledge in the industry and they are always so willing to answer any questions and help in whatever way they can

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Jessica Felix
KGI StudentMaster of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing, '21

 

Who Should Apply

The program is designed for undergraduate juniors or graduates interested in starting the MEng program in the future. We focus on candidates majoring in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related disciplines who are looking to build a strong foundation for a future career in the manufacturing of biologic products.

Program Requirements

Application deadline: May 15

Priority deadline: April 15

An online application form is required that contains questions about your personal and educational background. Additional requirements (below) can be submitted along with your online application or separately:

  • Personal Statement

    Please describe your decision to pursue a career in healthcare (2-page maximum)

  • Resume

  • Letter of Recommendation (Optional)

    Contact information for one recommender is required during the online application process. This person should be able to evaluate your qualification and potential for success in our program. You can choose to use a professional or academic reference. Only one recommendation is required but additional recommendations may be submitted if desired.

    Recommenders will be contacted via email to submit their recommendation online. If they prefer otherwise they can email or mail a copy to the Admissions Office along with this recommendation form.

  • Transcripts

    Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for evaluation purposes. Official transcripts are not required for admission but may be substituted for unofficial transcripts for admission review.

There is a $20 application fee. If you are in need of an application fee waiver, please contact admissions@kgi.edu.

Students participating in the in-person program sessions are financially responsible for their transportation, housing, and food throughout the program.

We will review applications on a rolling basis. We take a holistic look at each applicant and place great importance on letters of recommendation and your personal statement. We will strive to notify you about the status of your application as soon as possible.

Note for prospective international students: KGI has filed a petition update to Form I-17 “Petition For Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student” for this program with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Upon approval, KGI will be able to issue I-20s to students wishing to apply for an F-1 student visa.