Biomedical Engineering
Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBachelor of Science (B.Sc)
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Admission requirements
Intake for the 2026/27 academic year
Regular track
Biomedical Engineering single major | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [engineering sekhem and psychometric exam](our wording)
- Engineering sekhem: 527
- Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 550
- English level: Basic level
- Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
- Applicants who have not studied Physics at 5 units with a passing grade or completed an equivalent course approved by the Center for Pre-Academic Studies must take the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" 500-5-0006, which is held in the summer or in the first semester through the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.
These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.
The requirements are in the institution's words. Names and labels marked "our wording" are our own, written from the same page.
For every track
- Review of exceptional cases begins on 25.8.
- Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose engineering sekhem is up to 10 points below the required score will be considered by the department’s admissions committee based on their overall application. Reviews of exceptional cases are subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.
The Hebrew terms
single majorחד-חוגיpsychometric examפסיכומטריNetiv La'Akademia examנתיב לאקדמיהsekhemסכםgeneral (multi-domain) psychometric scoreרב-תחומיBasic levelבסיסיunitsיח"לreview of exceptional casesועדת חריגיםapplicantמועמדadmissions committeeועדת קבלה
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- Source:The institution's sitebgu.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026intake 2026/27
What you study
At Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, it focuses on applying engineering and scientific knowledge to solve problems in biology and medicine. Whether the goal is diagnosis or treatment, using computers or robots, promoting natural mechanisms or using artificial organs, general multi-domain knowledge is the basis for research and development in biomedical engineering.
Biomedical engineering combines several scientific fields and is designed to provide engineering solutions to medical problems and develop advanced medical devices. Besides theoretical studies, the curriculum also includes practical work in laboratories and a final project. Topics covered in the degree include mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science; engineering sciences—mechanics, electricity and electronics, control, and materials; as well as life sciences—anatomy, biochemistry, biology, physiology, genetics, pharmacology, and more.
- Source:The institution's sitebgu.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Engineering in Other Fieldsmost commonResearch, consultation, and development of procedures and engineering solutions in the fields of workplace safety, biomedical engineering, optics, materials (including explosives), and nuclear energy production.
- Software DevelopmentResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements for software applications. Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that meet those requirements.
- Electronics EngineeringResearch, design, and guidance for the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems. Study of the technological aspects of materials, products, and processes, and providing advice about them.
- Research and Development ManagementPlanning, directing, and coordinating research and development activities within or for a company or organization.
Which industries they work in
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services26%
- Scientific Research and Development25%
- Education11%
Employment rate above average: 91% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across universities)
Graduates' salaries are above the average: ₪35,300 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation
Most graduates go on to a master's degree(average across universities)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/1386“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/108checked 2 Oct 2026
Admitted students and graduates
for this program at this institution
- Program length: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate 60% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 104 points
- Average psychometric score 670 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
Money
How the institution is funded
Budgeted institutions
Tuition2026/27
Annual tuition for a full-time bachelor's degree program in the 2026/27 academic year: ₪12,203.
Periphery 44 grant
only for programs at the Eilat campus
Who: Discharged soldiers and those who have completed national service.
per the Ministry of Defense page as checked on 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/מוסדות מתוקצביםchecked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Ministry of Defensehachvana.mod.gov.il /…/List-of-Educational-Institu…checked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Ministry of Defensehachvana.mod.gov.il /…/Perypheria44checked 4 Oct 2026