Program Details

How can we develop alternative water and energy resources? What are good techniques to reduce the pollution of water and soil, and how can one effectively recycle waste?  How does environmentally-sustainable pest control and plant protection work? The Hebrew University’s Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Quality Sciences program prepares students to address these and other global challenges relating to our changing environmental conditions.

This multidisciplinary program is taught by top experts from HUJI’s Institute of Environmental Sciences and the Israeli Agricultural Research Organization (ARO). The curriculum covers a broad scope of research fields, including environmental microbiology, ecology, soil and water, environmental economics, weed control, botany, and plant protection. Students will learn how to understand and promote processes that affect and improve the quality of the environment in order to create a sustainable agricultural environment for future generations. Program participants will take part in innovative, groundbreaking research in the lab and acquire both practical knowledge and hands-on experience.

This one-year program may lead to a non-thesis Master of Science degree in different programs at the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Qualified graduates may apply to the thesis track for a second year of studies and earn a thesis degree, after which they may continue on to a PhD degree in Israel or elsewhere.

The start date for the next program is October 2022. For more information, click here.

Career & Networking 

Program participants come from Israel and from around the world. During their studies, they enjoy many opportunities to meet and network with professionals and peers from different countries, on campus as well as during site visits, on field trips and at social events.

Upon completion of their studies, the majority of program graduates return to their home countries, where they hold key positions in industry, education, academia, research, NGOs and government organizations. 

Teaching Faculty

The M.Sc. in Environmental Quality Sciences degree is taught in English by leading researchers and experts in the field. Students benefit from the extensive experience of the teaching staff, who are prominent academics and scientists with global reputations.

The program’s academic chair is Dr. Benny Chefetz of the Department of Soil and Water Sciences. As an environmental chemist, the scope of his research focuses on the enhancement of knowledge and understanding of the fate and interactions of organic pollutants such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, EDCs and other anthropogenic compounds in soil and water and the agro-environment.

The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Ranked among the best agricultural schools worldwide, the faculty is committed to the responsible preservation of the environment for future generations and to developing ways of increasing sustainable food and water resources. The long list of world-changing breakthroughs developed by the faculty’s researchers include modern drip irrigation methods, the cherry tomato, returning fragrance to flowers, environmentally safe pesticides, improving pollination by manipulating honey bee behavior, and a slew of other advanced environmentally-responsible agricultural techniques, especially under conditions of scarce water. Teaching and research activities consistently advance modern agriculture while training tomorrow's scientists and agriculturists.

The Faculty welcomes international students from all over the world. Faculty graduates hold key positions in the agricultural industry in Israel and around the world and use their knowledge to compete in world markets.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the program must hold a BSc degree or equivalent from a recognized university in a relevant field, such as agriculture, land and water resources, agricultural engineering, chemistry, ecology, environment, or soil science.

A GPA of 80 or above (letter grade B-) is required, and applicants must have a high level of proficiency in English, documented by one of the following documents:

• records of previous academic studies conducted in English
• a minimum score of 89 on the Internet-based TOEFL test
• a minimum IELTS score of 6

Relevant experience in environmental science-related fields is recommended, though not mandatory.

Visit this website for detailed information about the admissions process and to apply.

Applications with scholarship requests: November 1, 2021 - March 11, 2022
All other applications: November 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

The upcoming program is scheduled to begin in October 2022.

For detailed information on admission requirements, based on the country where you completed your undergraduate studies, please click here.

Tuition and Scholarships

The program’s tuition is US$10,500.

Further Information

Administrative Inquiries:

Ms. Keren Ohayon, International MSc Program Coordinator: kerenoha@savion.huji.ac.il
Ms. Edit Hakim, International MSc Program Coordinator: Editha@savion.huji.ac.il

PROGRAM WEBSITE

 

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