Overview

Biotechnology Engineering from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invests continual efforts in providing students with hands-on experience in laboratory classes that develop skills and experience in engineering in three major clusters: Medical Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology, Energy and Environmental Biotechnology. The Biotechnology Engineering program is offered by the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Research

The broad topics of research covered by BTE include: microbiology, biochemistry, genetic engineering, renewable energy, nutraceuticals, medical sciences, biological drugs, tissue engineering, stem cells and synthetic biology.

This high volume of activities is also backed by a continuous production of scientific publications. Many of the biotechnology engineers who graduated from the Department now hold key positions in academic institutions and in the Biotech industry in Israel and around the world.

Programme Structure

Topics of research:

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Genetic engineering

Renewable energy

Nutraceuticals

Medical sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-11-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-03-16 00:00:00

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More details

Applications will open in February, with rolling admissions

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beersheba, Israel

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Biotechnology View 5 other Masters in Biotechnology in Israel

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicant to the M.Sc. program in BTE should hold B.Sc. degree in Biotechnology Engineering or in closely related fields, at a minimum GPA of 80/100.

A TOFEL score of 85/120 or the equivalent score in an internationally recognized English proficiency exam is required (waived for applicant who hold B.Sc. from a program taught in English).

GRE is recommended but not required.

The applicant should contact a potential advisor among the BTE faculty members prior to applying, as well as contact the BTE graduate office for further information.

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Tuition Fee

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International

5000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 USD per year during 24 months.
National

4000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 USD per year during 24 months.

Registration for the Program: $135 (one-time payment)

Funding

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