Plant Sciences
Natural Sciences and Agriculture
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Where to study it
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University3
- Bar-Ilan UniversityBotanyBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Tel Aviv region
- Hebrew University of JerusalemPlant Science and Biotechnology in AgricultureBachelor of Science (B.Sc Agr)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Hebrew University of JerusalemPlant Science in AgricultureBachelor of Science (B.Sc Agr)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
What you study
The degree provides knowledge in basic science alongside practical agricultural knowledge, including innovations in biotechnology, genetics, and molecular biology, while raising awareness of environmental conservation and the value of nature and landscapes. The curriculum includes foundational courses in scientific subjects and specialization in plant sciences: biology, ecology, biotechnology, genetics and plant breeding, field crops, orchards and ornamental plants, ecology and the environment with an emphasis on agricultural plants and open-space management (forests, grazing land), tree biology, cell biology, grain, seed, and dried-food preservation biology, plant physiology, natural grazing systems, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Consulting in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishingmost commonResearch, assistance, and advice on managing farms, forests, and fishing areas. Developing methods to increase productivity, and researching and developing plans and policies.
- Biology, Botany and ZoologyStudying living organisms, their interactions with one another, and their interactions with their environment, to solve health and environmental problems.
Which industries they work in
- Plant Crops28%
- Education23%
Employment rate above average: 85% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries are about average 17,300 ₪ 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
Plant Sciences combines basic science with agricultural knowledge, including biotechnology, genetics, and molecular biology.
The curriculum also offers specializations in areas such as field crops, orchards, ornamental plants, and plant physiology.
Graduates work as consultants in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
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: 95 points
- Average psychometric score: 590 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 80% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 95 points
- Average psychometric score: 590 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data