Chemistry & Life Sciences

Hebrew University of JerusalemBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Admission without the psychometric exam — see below

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Admission requirements

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Required bagrut average for direct admission

Direct admission 10.75 (deserving advancement category 10.40)

Regular track

Weighted score based on the psychometric exam and bagrut (department admission threshold)(our wording)

The admission threshold for the department is 20.000. Explanations of how it is calculated are available at the link

Through a preparatory program

Weighted score based on the psychometric exam and a mechina

50%/50% (relevant only for the natural sciences tracks in the mechina)

Regular track

Required psychometric score for direct admission (for those eligible for a bagrut certificate)

Direct admission 675 (deserving advancement category 640)

For adults and those who have studied before5

Weighted score based on the psychometric exam and a bachelor’s degree

50%/50% (does not apply when applicants with a degree are admitted directly)

Direct admission for holders of a bachelor's degree/doctorate

Direct admission for holders of a bachelor's degree/doctorate is available

Weighted score based on the psychometric exam, bagrut, and partial academic studies

Weighted score based on the psychometric exam, bagrut, and partial academic studies. Relevant admission track. Contact the Registration and Admissions Office to check your chances of admission

Psychometric score for direct admission for applicants aged 30 and older (for those eligible for a bagrut certificate)

Psychometric score for direct admission for applicants aged 30 and over (for those eligible for a bagrut certificate). Relevant admission track

Admission requirements for the second year

English exemption required. The faculty will also accept applicants at Advanced B level and allow them to complete the exemption during the first semester of the second year
Students must meet the requirements for advancing from the first year to the second year at the institution where they studied, and pass all first-year required courses in accordance with the faculty's advancement requirements
Their applications will be considered based on the transcripts they submit to the faculty's Teaching Affairs Office and subject to the number of places available in the field.

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

Minimum English levelScore of 85/Basic level
Score of 105, required in cases where the language of instruction in high school is not Hebrew
Type of psychometric scoreQuantitative-oriented psychometric score

The Hebrew terms

bagrut averageממוצע בגרותbagrutבגרותadmission trackמסלול קבלהdirect admissionקבלה ישירה“deserving advancement” (affirmative-action category based on socio-economic criteria)ראויים לקידוםweighted scoreציון משוקללpsychometric examפסיכומטריadmission thresholdציון סףdepartmentחוגmechinaמכינה

Check your chances — the institution's calculator

Source:The institution's siteinfo.huji.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

What you study

We offer a combined program in biology and chemistry. This program enables students to take the courses required for each of the tracks and enjoy activities unique to the program.

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.

Source:The institution's siteinfo.huji.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

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.
Biology, Botany and Zoologymost commonStudying living organisms, their interactions with one another, and their interactions with their environment, to solve health and environmental problems.
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 above average: ₪17,500 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation

Most graduates go on to a master's degree(average across universities)

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Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years
On-time graduation rate 50% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students 105 points
Average psychometric score: 580 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.

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