Program Overview
The Plant Sciences with Emphasis in Food Safety and Security at Tel-Aviv University is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 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 with Emphasis in Food Safety and Security 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 16,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Tel Aviv Yaffo, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Plant Sciences with Emphasis in Food Safety and Security 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
- 1st semester (Arava Campus):\xa03-month preparatory studies.
- 2nd semester (Arava campus):\xa0Focus on plant sciences and hands-on agricultural learning in arid zones.
- 3rd semester (TAU Campus):\xa0focus on Food Safety and Security
- 4th semester (Arava campus):\xa0focus on plant sciences and hands-on agricultural learning in arid zones.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Our program is designed for graduates of accredited institutions of higher education. Preferred candidates will have completed a B.Sc. in Life Sciences or related fields with a minimum grade of 80 (or equivalent). Under special circumstances, students with other academic backgrounds will be considered as well. Professional experience in fields related to agriculture is highly advantageous.
The participants in this program will be made up of diverse nationalities with varied fields of interest. Our admission policy takes into account the applicant\'s academic records and recommendations, as well as personal essay and relevant experience.
General GPA requirement of 80 on a scale of 100, 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or C on the ECTS scale. These are approximate and candidates with other strengths are also encouraged to apply. Note that all transcripts will be weight based on each country\xc2\x92s academic grading system.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 16,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tel-Aviv University 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 Tel-Aviv University
Tel-Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv University (TAU) is a public research university in Tel Aviv, Israel. With over 30,000 students, it is the largest frontal learning university in the country. Located in northwest Tel...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2012-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
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