Behavioral Biology

Bar-Ilan UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A)

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What you study

Biology studies the living world, the behavior of living organisms, the composition of living organisms, and the relationships among them and with the environment in which they live. The curriculum combines theoretical studies with practical laboratory experience. Topics covered in the degree include plant sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, ecology, and physics, as well as anatomy, genetics, botany, evolution, ecology, microbiology, the study and preservation of the human environment, statistics and probability, cell structure, and more.

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After the degree

What graduates work as

Biology, Botany and Zoologymost commonStudying living organisms, their interactions with one another, and their interactions with their environment, to solve health and environmental problems.
Teaching in secondary schoolTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
Teaching in elementary schoolTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
ChemistryResearching and developing concepts, theories, and methods in chemistry, and applying this knowledge to develop new knowledge or products, conduct quality control, and control processes.
Specialist MedicineDiagnosing, treating and preventing diseases, injuries, and physical and mental disabilities using professional, surgical and psychiatric methods. Applying principles and procedures from modern medicine. Specializing in certain types of diseases, patients and treatment methods, and sometimes also teaching and conducting research in the area of specialization and managing hospital departments.

Which industries they work in

Health services21%
Education20%
Scientific Research and Development10%

Employment rate above average 83% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies

Graduates' salaries are below average: ₪13,300 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation

Most graduates go on to a master's degree

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Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years
On-time graduation rate 75% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students 101 points
Average psychometric score: 580 points

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Money

How the institution is funded

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Tuition2026/27

Annual tuition for a full-time bachelor's degree program in the 2026/27 academic year: ₪12,203.

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