Program Overview
The Plant Sciences at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Plant Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 18,050 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 18,050 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Jerusalem, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Plant Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Plant Biochemistry
- Biotechnology for Agricultural Crops
- Introduction to Molecular Biology
- Contemporary Approaches to Plant Physiology
- Experimental Design and Statistical Analyses + Practice
- Mineral Nutrition of Higher Plants
- Integrated Pest Management
- Scientific Writing and Presentation
- Biological Control of Agricultural Pests
- Basic Irrigation Systems
- Post-Harvest Biology and Technology
- Weed Management
- Principles of Plant Breeding
- Current Greenhouse Crop Production
- Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
- Advances in Vegetable Production
- Seed Production
- DNA Markers for Genetic Analysis and Breeding
- Reproductive Biology of Fruit Crops
- Plant-Microbe Interactions
- Crop Physiology and Production
- Research Exercise (Horticulture)
- Seminar (Horticulture)
- Research Exercise (Crops)
- Seminar (Crops)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- B.Sc. degree or equivalent from a recognized university in a relevant field: agriculture, animal sciences, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, environmental sciences, food sciences, natural sciences, nutritional sciences, plant sciences, etc.*
- Adequate knowledge of undergraduate level biochemistry is required in the Nutrition, Animal Sciences and Plant Sciences programs. Exemption may be obtained by passing a qualifying exam held during Orientation Days.
- Scientific background relevant to the selected study program is required.
- GPA of 80 or above (B- on the letter scale).
- High level of proficiency in all English skills, documented by one of the following:
- At least 89 on the TOEFL internet-based test
- At least 7.0 on the IELTS
- Documentation of previous academic studies conducted in English.
- Three letters of recommendation; at least one must be academic.
- Relevant experience is recommended but not mandatory.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,050 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 18,050 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: USD 18,050 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 18,050 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hebrew University of Jerusalem directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is an Israeli public research university based in Jerusalem. Co-founded by Albert Einstein and Chaim Weizmann in July 1918, it is the second-oldest institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
