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Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 103 or more

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Admission requirements

Intake for the 2026/27 academic year

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

Chemistry, single major – Chemistry | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 600
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements but do not meet the required admission conditions will be referred to the department for review according to the following details: For admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: applicants whose psychometric exam score or sekhem is up to 20 points below the required score and whose grades in the required bagrut subjects are up to 5 points below the required grades.
  • 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.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Chemistry, single major – Chemistry | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 105
  • Mathematics: 85/5 or 95/4
  • Chemistry: 85/5
  • 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.

Regular track

Chemistry, single major – Quantum Physical Chemistry | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 630
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 80/4 or 75/5
  • Physics: 70/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements but do not meet the required admission conditions will be referred to the department for review according to the following details: For admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: applicants whose psychometric exam score or sekhem is up to 20 points below the required score and whose grades in the required bagrut subjects are up to 5 points below the required grades.
  • Until August each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics, but they must meet the other admission requirements. They must complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" with a "passing" grade in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.
  • Starting in August, applicants cannot be admitted without bagrut in 5 units of Physics, because the summer course starts in August.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Chemistry, single major – Quantum Physical Chemistry | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 103
  • Mathematics: 80/5
  • Physics: 80/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Until August each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics, but they must meet the other admission requirements. They must complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" with a "passing" grade in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.
  • Starting in August, applicants cannot be admitted without bagrut in 5 units of Physics, because the summer course starts in August.

Regular track

Chemistry combined with a dual degree – Chemistry and Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 620
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 640
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission with first or second preference only
  • Engineering sekhem 520
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score and/or engineering sekhem is up to 5 points below the required score and/or up to 3 points below the required bagrut subject grades will be considered by the department’s admissions committee based on their overall records. Exceptional-case review is subject to available places in the department and may take place at various times during the registration period.
  • Applicants admitted without 5 units of bagrut in Physics must take a Physics course through the Center for Pre-Academic Studies in the summer or in the first semester.

Regular track

Chemistry combined with a dual degree – Biophysics-Bioinformatics | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Exceptional-case review policy - Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 5 points below the required score and/or up to 3 points below the required component scores will be considered by the department’s admissions committee based on their overall qualifications. Exceptional-case reviews are subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.
  • 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.
  • Policy on review of exceptional casesDeserving advancement - up to 50 points below the admission cutoff, will be referred for discussion by the department

Regular track

Chemistry, double major – Earth and Environmental Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 600
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements but do not meet the required admission conditions will be referred to the department for review according to the following details: For admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: applicants whose psychometric exam score or sekhem is up to 20 points below the required score and whose grades in the required bagrut subjects are up to 5 points below the required grades.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Chemistry double major – Earth and Environmental Sciences | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 105
  • Mathematics: 85/5 or 95/4
  • Chemistry: 85/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments

Regular track

Chemistry double major – Physics | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 630
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 80/4 or 75/5
  • Physics: 70/5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Basic level in English
  • Level 5 in Hebrew for those required to meet this requirement
  • Exceptional-case review policy: Exceptional-case applications will be reviewed after the spring psychometric exam and subject to available places in the department. Applicants whose psychometric exam score or quantitative sekhem is up to 20 points below the required score and who meet the English and Hebrew requirements will be considered by the department’s admissions committee based on their overall qualifications.
  • Until August each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics, but they must meet the other admission requirements. They must complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" with a "passing" grade in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.
  • Starting in August, applicants cannot be admitted without bagrut in 5 units of Physics, because the summer course starts in August.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Chemistry double major – Physics | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 105
  • Mathematics: 85/5 or 95/4
  • Physics: 80/5
  • Chemistry: 85/5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Basic level in English
  • Level 5 in Hebrew for those required to meet this requirement
  • Until August each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics, but they must meet the other admission requirements. They must complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" with a "passing" grade in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.
  • Starting in August, applicants cannot be admitted without bagrut in 5 units of Physics, because the summer course starts in August.

Regular track

Chemistry double major – with Life Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 600
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only
  • 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.
  • Policy on review of exceptional casesApplicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements but do not meet the required admission conditions will be referred for discussion by the department as detailed below: Admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: applicants whose psychometric score is up to 10 points below the required score (meeting the quantitative sekhem requirement is mandatory).

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Chemistry double major – with Life Sciences | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 85/5 or 95/4
  • Chemistry: 85/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only
  • 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.

Regular track

Chemistry double major – Infochemistry | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 630
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 80/4 or 70/5
  • 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.
  • Policy on review of exceptional casesApplicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose psychometric score or sekhem is up to 20 points below the required score and up to 5 points below the required grades in bagrut subjects will be evaluated by the department's admissions committee based on their overall record.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Chemistry double major – Infochemistry | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 105
  • Mathematics: 5 units, grade 87
  • Chemistry: 85/5
  • 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.

Regular track

Chemistry major – Natural Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 600
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • May be combined with the following divisions: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Earth Sciences. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the requested division.
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements but do not meet the required admission conditions will be referred to the department for review according to the following details: For admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: applicants whose psychometric exam score or sekhem is up to 20 points below the required score and whose grades in the required bagrut subjects are up to 5 points below the required grades.
  • 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.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Chemistry major – Natural Sciences | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 105
  • Mathematics: 85/5 or 95/4
  • Chemistry: 85/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • May be combined with the following divisions: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Earth Sciences. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the requested division.
  • 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.

Regular track

Chemistry major | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 600
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • May be combined with the following divisions: Management, Humanities and Social Sciences (excluding Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Communication). Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the requested division.
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements but do not meet the required admission conditions will be referred to the department for review according to the following details: For admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: applicants whose psychometric exam score or sekhem is up to 20 points below the required score and whose grades in the required bagrut subjects are up to 5 points below the required grades.
  • 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.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Chemistry major | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 105
  • Mathematics: 85/5 or 95/4
  • Chemistry: 85/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • May be combined with the following divisions: Management, Humanities and Social Sciences (excluding Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Communication). Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the requested division.
  • 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.

Regular track

Chemistry single major - Chemistry

  • Additional admission tracks: 1. Quantitative sekhem 575 + psychometric exam 575 + Chemistry 5 units/80 + Mathematics 4 units/70 or 5 units/60. 2. Quantitative sekhem 550 + psychometric exam 550 + Chemistry 5 units/80 + Mathematics 4 units/70 or 5 units/60 + Physics 5 units/70
  • 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.

Regular track

Chemistry double major - Earth and Environmental Sciences

  • Additional admission tracks: 1. Quantitative sekhem 575 + psychometric exam 575 + Chemistry 5 units/80 + Mathematics 4 units/70 or 5 units/60. 2. Quantitative sekhem 550 + psychometric exam 550 + Chemistry 5 units/80 + Mathematics 4 units/70 or 5 units/60 + Physics 5 units/70.
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments

Regular track

Chemistry major - Natural Sciences

  • Additional admission tracks: 1. Quantitative sekhem 575 + psychometric exam 575 + Chemistry 5 units/80 + Mathematics 4 units/70 or 5 units/60. 2. Quantitative sekhem 550 + psychometric exam 550 + Chemistry 5 units/80 + Mathematics 4 units/70 or 5 units/60 + Physics 5 units/70
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • May be combined with the following divisions: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Earth Sciences. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the requested division.
  • 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.

Regular track

Chemistry major

  • Additional admission tracks: 1. Quantitative sekhem 575 + psychometric exam 575 + Chemistry 5 units/80 + Mathematics 4 units/70 or 5 units/60. 2. Quantitative sekhem 550 + psychometric exam 550 + Chemistry 5 units/80 + Mathematics 4 units/70 or 5 units/60 + Physics 5 units/70
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • May be combined with the following divisions: Management, Humanities and Social Sciences (excluding Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Communication). Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the requested division.
  • 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 12.4.26
  • Review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.
  • Applicants with an academic background: referred for review by the department only after submitting an up-to-date transcript.
  • 12.4.26: Review of exceptional cases in Chemistry begins

The Hebrew terms

single majorחד-חוגיpsychometric examפסיכומטריNetiv La'Akademia examנתיב לאקדמיהsekhemסכםquantitative reasoningחשיבה כמותיתgeneral (multi-domain) psychometric scoreרב-תחומיBasic levelבסיסיapplicantמועמדdepartmentחוגbagrutבגרות

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What you study

Studies in the country's leading Department of Chemistry open doors to a professional future in the field.

Chemistry deals with the composition, properties and behavior of substances in different states of matter and under a range of environmental conditions. Research and applications in the field affect many areas, including health, food, clothing, construction, pharmaceuticals, environmental quality, energy and more. The studies provide theoretical knowledge along with hands-on research experience. The curriculum includes foundational courses, followed by advanced courses in fields such as organic, inorganic, analytical, physical and theoretical chemistry; nanomaterials and nanotechnology; green energy; molecular biochemistry; molecular electronics; drug development and more.

After the degree

What graduates work as

  • Chemistrymost commonResearching and developing concepts, theories, and methods in chemistry, and applying this knowledge to develop new knowledge or products, conduct quality control, and control processes.
  • Academic Teaching of Natural SciencesPreparing and delivering lectures and classes at institutions of higher education. Conducting research and writing academic articles and books.
  • 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.
  • PharmacyStoring, preserving, preparing, and dispensing medical products. Advising on the proper use of medications and other preparations according to prescriptions. Assisting with research, preparation, and evaluation of medical treatments.
  • Other work in the field of teachingProviding individual instruction in other subjects and educational counseling in schools.

Which industries they work in

  • Education42%
  • Manufacture of Computers, Electronic and Optical Equipment11%
  • Scientific Research and Development10%

Employment rate above average: 84% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across universities)

Graduates' salaries are about average: ₪15,100 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies

Most graduates go on to a master's degree

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

  • Program length: 3 years
  • On-time graduation rate: 35% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 102 points
  • Average psychometric score: 610 points

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

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How the data was collected

  • The Council for Higher Education register of institutions and programs — 2 Oct 2026
  • Avodata, Ministry of Labor: fields, employment and pay — 2023 data, collected 2 Oct 2026
  • Institutions' sites: admission requirements — checked 2 Oct 2026–5 Oct 2026
  • The Russian, English and French text is machine-translated and reviewed; where they differ, the Hebrew original prevails

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