Food and Biotechnology Engineering
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What you study
The degree combines 2 engineering fields: biotechnology engineering, which combines engineering tools in developing applications for the benefit of people and their environment, and food engineering, which combines knowledge from the sciences with engineering knowledge to enable the production of safe, accessible, nutritious, high-quality food. The program offers 5 specializations: applied biotechnology, medical biotechnology, computational biotechnology, food and health engineering, and innovation and sustainability in food engineering. Courses in the degree include courses in biotechnology (microbiology, biotechnology, engineering biotechnology, and more), engineering, life sciences, and food sciences (biochemistry, food chemistry, nutrition, and nanotechnologies in biotechnology and food, and more).
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Chemical Engineeringmost commonResearch, development, production, and management of chemical processes, and advising on them. Managing the maintenance of chemical equipment and facilities. Studying the chemical aspects of materials, products, and processes.
- 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.
- Chemistrymost commonResearching and developing concepts, theories, and methods in chemistry, and applying this knowledge to develop new knowledge or products, conduct quality control, and control processes.
- Industrial ManagementPlanning, directing, and coordinating the production of goods; the generation and distribution of electricity, gas, and water; and the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste.
Which industries they work in
- Scientific Research and Development20%
- Food Production16%
- Production of Conventional and Homeopathic Medicines11%
Employment rate is above average: 97% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries are above average 17,900 ₪ average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
In short, in plain words
The degree combines biotechnology engineering and food engineering.
Food engineering combines scientific and engineering knowledge to enable the production of food that is safe, available, nutritious, and high-quality.
Courses in the degree include microbiology, biochemistry, food chemistry, and nutrition.
Graduates in this field work in chemical engineering and industrial and production engineering.
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 75% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 106 points
- Average psychometric score: 650 points
average across colleges
- Program length: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate 60% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students 101 points
- Average psychometric score: 570 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate 65% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 104 points
- Average psychometric score: 610 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data