Medical Laboratory Sciences

Health, Therapy and Complementary MedicineResearch and Academia

programs: 3
institutions: 3

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Where to study it

University1

Ben-Gurion University of the NegevMedical Laboratory SciencesBachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (B.Med.Lab.Sc)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 113 or more

College (state-funded)2

Jerusalem Multidisciplinary Academic CenterMedical Laboratory SciencesBachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (B.Med.Lab.Sc)Jerusalem region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 95 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition
Zefat Academic CollegeMedical Laboratory SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)North region3 yrsPeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition

What you study

The studies are designed to train laboratory workers with knowledge and practical skills in clinical laboratories and scientific research laboratories, as well as in medicine and biology. The degree provides extensive theoretical knowledge in the sciences, alongside clinical skills and training in hospital laboratories. Courses in the degree program include mathematics, physics, computer science, general and organic chemistry, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, microbiology, statistics, cell biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, general and molecular genetics, and more.

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

After the degree

What graduates work as

Medical and Pathological Laboratory Technologymost commonConducting clinical tests on body fluid and tissue samples to obtain information about a person’s health or the cause of death.
Biology, Botany and ZoologyStudying 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.

Which industries they work in

Health services51%
Public Administration and Security; Compulsory National Insurance14%
Education7%

Above-average employment rate: 88% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Graduates' salaries are below average: ₪12,400 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 Medical Laboratory Sciences, students learn to work in a laboratory, gaining knowledge and practical skills in clinical and scientific research laboratories.

Courses in the degree program include cell biology, chemistry, genetics, and microbiology.

Graduates work as technicians in medical and pathology laboratories, where they perform tests on samples of bodily fluids and tissues.

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 50% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 103 points
Average psychometric score: 580 points

average across colleges

Program length: 3 years
On-time graduation rate 80% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 98 points
Average psychometric score: 510 points

average across all institutions

Program length: 3 years
On-time graduation rate: 70% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 100 points
Average psychometric score: 530 points

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data