Life Sciences

The Open University of IsraelBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Open admission

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Admission requirements

Open admission

Open admission(our wording)

No need to present previous achievements

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.

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

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.

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

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

Graduates' salaries are similar to the average: ₪15,600 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation

Most graduates go on to a master's degree

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/1100“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
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Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years

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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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