MSc in Life Sciences

Life science

Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

Faculty / School

Faculty of Science, The Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Science

Language

English

Location

Edmond J. Safra Campus

Application deadline

Please refer to program website

Program Details

At the Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences, we focus on imparting the critical and creative thinking skills, data collection/processing methods, and experimentation proficiency necessary for successful, advanced research in life sciences. We are proud to offer M.Sc. degree programs and research opportunities across 5 of our Institute’s departments:

Our internationally renowned researchers who specialize in these fields and are at the forefront of life sciences will be your instructors, personally mentoring you as you broaden your knowledge and understanding of how this field impacts our modern world, and guiding you through supervised, independent research in your chosen field of interest. As part of the requirements of our research track, you’ll need to identify a research supervisor at the onset of your application process, and ultimately submit a research thesis upon completion of your graduate studies. In addition, you’ll take courses through the Institute’s annual curriculum, tailored to your specific research interests and intended to enhance your studies and research experience. You can learn more about existing research opportunities at our Institute here.

For additional information about our master’s programs, please visit the program’s website.

Career & Networking

The broad scope of the field of chemistry, coupled with the international reputation of Hebrew University and its Institute of Chemistry, place our graduates in high demand in chemical-related industries, hi-tech, environment, and healthcare, as well as the pharmaceutical industry, government positions, public service, and other professional spheres. Many of our graduates choose to pursue doctoral studies and academic careers, holding faculty positions at leading institutions around the globe.

R&D in academia and industry in the fields of biotech, medicine and agriculture.
Quality control, pharmacovigilance, clinical trials, sales, marketing and technical support in the biotech and biomed industries.
Environmental management and conservation.
Forensic intelligence and crime analysis
Public policy in government agencies and private organizations.
Intellectual property and patent registration.
Formal and informal science education.

The Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences and its Faculty

Founded in 1925, The Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences is the oldest academic institute in Israel and one of the country’s foremost centers of scientific investigation. Located in the heart of the Edmond J. Safra campus in Givat Ram, our Institute is the largest of the 6 belonging to the Faculty of Sciences. Encompassing 74 research groups, our renowned scholars conduct ground-breaking research across a broad spectrum of fields including biotechnology & bioengineering, genetics, genomics & computational biology, ecology & environment and much more. Moreover, our close proximity to labs in chemistry, physics, earth sciences, mathematics, and computer science allows our scholars and students to pursue unique, interdisciplinary research initiatives. Currently, our Institute is home to approximately 700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students.

The Institute of Life Sciences aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and development of methodological tools across all fields of life sciences, through an interdisciplinary approach that combines research with practical aspects in the fields of biomedicine, biotechnology and agriculture. Through cutting-edge research, we collaborate with researchers in Israel and around the globe, examining countless processes and mechanisms in order to better understand their impact on every-day life.

For more detailed information about our faculty, please visit the research group page on our website.

Admissions Requirements

In order to apply for our M.Sc. program, candidates must first identify an available position in one of the Institute’s research groups. This is typically done by directly contacting relevant Principal Investigators who are involved in an area of research that reflects your interests. In addition, applicants must submit proof of:

A bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a closely related subject from a recognized institution of higher learning.
A cumulative GPA of 85 or above.
An official transcript of studies from your bachelor’s degree.
English language proficiency as detailed in the application (TOEFL and IELTS are recognized)

Applications for our M.Sc. programs are completed in two stages:

At the university level: complete application online.
At the Faculty of Science level: set up an account on the registration system, complete the online form, and provide the necessary supporting documents.

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

Tuition & Scholarships

Hebrew University offers full tuition scholarships to MSc students in research tracks in Natural and Exact Sciences.
Additional merit-based and need-based scholarships and living stipends may be available.

Further Information