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University17
- Ariel University in SamariaMolecular BiologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Jerusalem region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreRequirements only partly collectedAlso required: mathematics, English, Hebrew and more
- Bar-Ilan UniversityBehavioral BiologyBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
- Bar-Ilan UniversityHuman BiologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
- Bar-Ilan UniversityLife SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 108 or moreRequirements only partly collectedIntake 2026/27Also required: mathematics, English, Hebrew and more
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevLife SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 106 or moreRequirements only partly collectedIntake 2026/27Also required: mathematics, English, Hebrew and more
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevPsychobiologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)South region3 yrs
- Hebrew University of JerusalemChemistry & Life SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Hebrew University of JerusalemLife SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Hebrew University of JerusalemPsychobiology ProgramBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see belowRegistration closed
- Technion – Israel Institute of TechnologyBiologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Haifa region3 yrs
- Technion – Israel Institute of TechnologyMaterials Engineering and BiologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Haifa region4 yrs
- Tel Aviv UniversityBiologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 104 or moreIntake 2026/27Other requirements apply
- Tel Aviv UniversityBiology and BiotechnologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
- Tel Aviv UniversityBiology/Ecology and EvolutionBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
- Tel Aviv UniversityCombined Program in Life Sciences and Medical SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
- The Open University of IsraelLife SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Sharon region3 yrsOpen admission
- University of HaifaBiologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Haifa region3 yrsRegistration closed
College (state-funded)2
- The Achva Academic CollegeLife SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or moreAlso required: mathematics, English, Hebrew
- The Sapir Academic CollegeLife SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)South regionNew programPeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition
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 83% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates' salaries are about average: ₪14,800 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Most graduates go on to a master's degree(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
In short, in plain words
In biology, you learn about the animal kingdom, the behavior of living organisms, and their relationships with the environment.
Topics in the degree include genetics, evolution, ecology, and microbiology, as well as hands-on laboratory experience.
Graduates in the field work in biology, botany, and zoology, and study living organisms to solve health and environmental problems.
A plain-words retelling of the Avodata data
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates — by type of institution
average across universities
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 65% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 102 points
- Average psychometric score: 610 points
average across colleges
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate: 35% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 97 points
- Average psychometric score 450 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 65% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students 101 points
- Average psychometric score: 600 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data