Program Overview
The Desert Studies: Environmental and Aquatic Microbiology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 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 natural sciences. 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 Desert Studies: Environmental and Aquatic Microbiology 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Beersheba, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Desert Studies: Environmental and Aquatic Microbiology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Stable Isotope Application in Contaminant Hydrology
- Microalgal Biotechnology
- Plant Perception, Transduction and Response to Environmental Signals
- Proteins and Enzymes - Structure and Kinetics
- Molecular Biology and Epigenetics
- Soil Physics
- Lab Course in Epigenetics - A Concentrated course
- Analysis of Biological Networks
- Biostatistics: ANOVA and Design of Experiments
- Geography of Desertification
- Pattern Formation and Spatial Ecology
- Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Rangeland and Forestry
- Field Methods in Hydrology
- Laboratory Methods for Environmental Studies
- Migration Processes in the Unsaturated Zone of Soil
- Groundwater Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Biodegradation Process of Synthetic Organic Compound in Water Soil
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Nitrogen Transformations and Environmental Quality
- Microbial Biofilms in Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes
- Rural Water Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A certified copy of your diploma.
- Certified copies of your academic transcripts.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two academic letters of recommendation (three letters of recommendation for the Environmental Studies track).
- If available, please submit an official document from the university in which you studied that ranks your final degree average grade in relation to the other graduates of the department.
- TOFEL examination score or IELTS examination score or alternatively an official letter from your university indicating your competence in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English.
- One-page statement describing your research proposal for the tracks of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 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 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-03-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months