Medical Sciences

Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBachelor of Medical Sciences (B.Med.Sc)

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Admission requirements

There is no direct admission to this program

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What you study

Medical sciences include almost all disciplines related to medicine, except for clinical skills. The degree provides a broad foundation of knowledge in human biology and an understanding of the mechanisms of life processes—including the biological basis of human behavior in health and normal functioning, on the one hand, and in illness and impaired functioning, on the other. The studies include preclinical courses, including anatomy, histology, clinical molecular biology, medical genetics, bioinformatics and medical data mining, pathology, physiology, clinical microbiology, the structure and function of the human brain, systems physiology, immunology, laboratory methods, and more.

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

After the degree

Graduates of related fields work as:

Related fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences

Medical and Pathological Laboratory Technologymost commonConducting clinical tests on body fluid and tissue samples to obtain information about a person’s health or the cause of death.
Biology, Botany and ZoologyStudying living organisms, their interactions with one another, and their interactions with their environment, to solve health and environmental problems.
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.

Which industries they work in

Health services28%
Education15%
Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services9%

Employment rate is above average 87% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across universities)

Graduates’ salaries are below average 11,600 ₪ Average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across universities)

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

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Admitted students and graduates

average across universities

Program length: 3 years
On-time graduation rate 65% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students 105 points
Average psychometric score: 660 points

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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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