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Bio-Medical Engineering

Architecture and EngineeringHealth, Therapy and Complementary Medicine

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Where to study it

University3

College (state-funded)1

What you study

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.

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 all institutions)

Graduates’ salaries are above average 27,700 ₪ average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation(average across all institutions)

In short, in plain words

Biomedical engineering aims to provide engineering solutions to medical problems and develop advanced medical equipment.

The degree program includes mathematics, physics, electricity and electronics, as well as anatomy and biology, with hands-on laboratory work.

Graduates in this field work in research, consulting, and the development of engineering solutions, for example in biomedical engineering.

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Admitted students and graduates — by type of institution

average across universities

  • Program length: 4 years
  • On-time graduation rate: 70% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 107 points
  • Average psychometric score 680 points

average across colleges

  • Program length: 4 years
  • On-time graduation rate 80% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 96 points
  • Average psychometric score: 560 points

average across all institutions

  • Program length: 4 years
  • On-time graduation rate 75% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students 105 points
  • Average psychometric score: 660 points
  • Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

An unofficial guide. Every fact comes from a public source — the institutions' sites, the Council for Higher Education, the Labor Ministry's Avodata, the Ministry of Defense — and links to it. Requirements change: check the institution's site before you apply.

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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