Overview
At Life Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev topics being addressed in departmental laboratories span the entire size range of biology, beginning with the determination of protein structures at atom-level resolution, continuing to the examination of single-celled organisms and multi-cellular systems and reaching the study of whole animals and communities.
In tackling questions related to protein science, microbiology, development, physiology, neurobiology, genomics, structural biology, ecology and other fields, researchers in the Department of Life Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negevrely on a wide variety of experimental systems, including bacteria, archaea, yeast, plants, insects, fish and other forms of marine life, rodents, and mammals, to unravel the mystery of life at the gene, protein, cell, system and organism levels.
Education
The M.Sc. program offers a Thesis (research) track and requires two years of full-time study. Outstanding students may join the combined M.Sc.-Ph.D. track during the 2nd year of their M.Sc. studies.
Programme Structure
Research fields:
- Protein science
- Microbiology
- Physiology
- Neurobiology
- Genomics
- Structural biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
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English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A B.Sc. degree in Life sciences, or an equivalent that is relevant to the specific research field selected, from an accredited university.
- B.Sc. Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 83/ 100.
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty members; one of which should be from the potential advisor.
- 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 B.Sc. degree in a program taught in English.
- Prior to applying to the M.Sc. program, the international applicant is advised to contact a potential advisor from the Department.
Tuition Fee
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International
5000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 USD per year during 24 months.
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.