Marine Biology
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What you study
Alongside foundational courses in the sciences, the degree includes specialized courses in marine sciences, including physical, chemical, and biological oceanography; the biology and ecology of marine organisms; marine microbiology; the ecology of Israel’s coastal streams; and marine and coastal conservation. In addition, the degree offers a range of elective courses, such as marine ions, geomorphology, marine archaeology, endocrinology, immunology, and more. The bachelor's degree curriculum also includes theoretical and practical studies in seamanship. The theoretical seamanship courses are mandatory, while the practical seamanship courses are intended for students who wish to receive a skipper’s certificate.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
Graduates of related fields work as:
Related fields: Biology
- 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
- Education37%
Graduates' salaries are below average: ₪13,800 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/1100checked 2 Oct 2026
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/1102checked 2 Oct 20262023 data
In short, in plain words
In marine biology, you take courses in marine sciences, such as oceanography, the biology and ecology of marine organisms, and marine and coastal conservation.
The program also includes theoretical and practical study of seamanship subjects.
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 colleges
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 96 points
- Average psychometric score: 580 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 96 points
- Average psychometric score: 580 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data