Biotechnology
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University6
- Bar-Ilan UniversityBiotechnologyBachelor 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
- Hebrew University of JerusalemAnimal Sciences and BiotechnologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc Agr)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Hebrew University of JerusalemEnvironmental Economics and Management and BiotechnologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Hebrew University of JerusalemPlant Science and Biotechnology in AgricultureBachelor of Science (B.Sc Agr)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Tel Aviv UniversityBiology and BiotechnologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
- University of Kiryat Shmona in the GalileeBiotechnologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)North region3 yrs
College (state-funded)2
- Jerusalem Multidisciplinary Academic CenterBiotechnologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Jerusalem region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionAlso required: Hebrew and more
- Ruppin Academic CenterBiotechnologyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Sharon regionNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: mathematics, Hebrew and more
What you study
Biotechnology combines the use of knowledge from biology to develop advanced technologies in industry, food, medicine, agriculture, and environmental quality. The studies focus on using biological systems and organic components, such as cells, plant and animal tissues, and microorganisms. Courses in the degree include basic-subject courses, including mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology, as well as courses such as biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, immunology, environmental biotechnology, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Software Quality Assurance, Analysis and TestingEnsuring the quality of software and applications through testing.
Which industries they work in
- Scientific Research and Development18%
- Health services16%
- Education13%
Employment rate above average: 91% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates' salaries are below average: ₪13,300 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation(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
Biotechnology uses knowledge from biology to develop advanced technologies in industry, food, medicine and agriculture.
The studies focus on the use of cells, plant and animal tissues, and microorganisms, and include courses such as biochemistry, genetics and microbiology.
Graduates of the field work in biology, botany and zoology, studying living organisms.
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 80% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 103 points
- Average psychometric score: 570 points
average across colleges
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate: 55% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 96 points
- Average psychometric score: 500 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 60% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 99 points
- Average psychometric score 540 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data