Biotechnology Engineering
Architecture and EngineeringHealth, Therapy and Complementary MedicineIndustry and Manufacturing
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Where to study it
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University2
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBiotechnology EngineeringBachelor of Science (B.Sc)South region4 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 109 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: mathematics, English, Hebrew and more
- Technion – Israel Institute of TechnologyBiochemical EngineeringBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Haifa region
College (state-funded)2
- Azrieli – College of Engineering JerusalemBiotechnology EngineeringBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Jerusalem regionNew programPeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition
- BRAUDE – College of Engineering, KarmielBiotechnology EngineeringBachelor of Science (B.Sc)North regionNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionIntake 2026/27Also required: mathematics, English, Hebrew and more
What you study
Biotechnology engineering deals with the use and harnessing of life processes in biological systems to produce products for industry, medicine, agriculture, and cosmetics for human well-being. These include innovative medical treatments, the development of biosensors, controlled drug release, the use of engineered DNA codes, the generation of alternative energy, and the production of meat and dairy substitutes, among others. Courses in the degree include foundational studies such as mathematics, physics, statistics, biology, and chemistry, as well as advanced courses, including genetic engineering, microbiology, immunology, cell cultures, and ethics and law in biotechnology.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineeringmost commonResearching, planning, organizing, and supervising the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and processes for industrial production. Preparing plans to coordinate production work, and assessing its safety and economic feasibility.
- Biology, Botany and Zoologymost commonStudying living organisms, their interactions with one another, and their interactions with their environment, to solve health and environmental problems.
Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪21,700 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
Biotechnology engineering teaches students to use life processes to produce products such as innovative medical treatments and meat and dairy substitutes.
The degree program includes mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry, as well as advanced courses such as genetic engineering and microbiology.
Graduates of the field work in industrial and production engineering, as well as in biology, botany, and zoology.
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: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate 80% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 103 points
- Average psychometric score: 630 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate 80% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 103 points
- Average psychometric score: 630 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data