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Overview
At Desert Studies - Environmental and Aquatic Microbiology from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev microorganisms are essential members of the arid soil environment. They shape the landscape through rock weathering and soil crust formation.
They are the most important organisms in the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nitrogen, and they adapt to the rapidly changing environmental conditions of water availability, temperature, and UV radiation. Microorganisms possess enormous metabolic potential with biotechnological applications.
Education
The Environmental and Aquatic Microbiology track of study introduces the students to the latest developments in environmental microbiology research in arid environments, using advanced molecular, biogeochemical and isotopic tools.
This track of study includes an integration of classes and research activities that cover a wide range of environmental and ecological issues encompassing microbial activities. The Desert Studies - Environmental and Aquatic Microbiology program is offered by the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Programme Structure
Research Topics:
- Nitrogen cycling in arid soils
- The role of desert soil crust in nutrient cycling
- The interrelationships between desert plants, soil bacteria and climate and their effects on biogeochemical cycling and desertification
- The microorganisms in desert plants’ rhizosphere and phyllosphere
- The effect of rain events in the desert on microbial diversity, abundance and activity
- Bacterial diversity and its role in maintaining functional arid ecosystems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 85
Credits
42 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Microbiology Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 5 other Masters in Microbiology in IsraelAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 85
Other requirements
General requirements
- For most specializations in Desert Studies, applicants should hold a B.Sc. degree in either science or engineering from an accredited institution. For the Environmental Studies specialization, applicants should hold a B.Sc., a B.A., or a B.Arch. degree from an accredited institution.
- A TOEFL score of at least 85/120 or the equivalent score in an internationally recognized English proficiency exam is required. The English proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who received their Bachelor's degree in a program taught in English.
- Applicants are expected to contact by e-mail one or more potential supervisors with whom they would like to work on their thesis
Tuition Fee
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International
5000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 USD per year during 24 months.
17.328 NIS
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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