The interdisciplinary field of Biophysics applies techniques and ideas used in physics to describe and study biological systems. Biophysicists are at the forefront of research in biology and use the ideas and techniques borrowed from the physical sciences to study and develop new techniques in the study molecules inside the cell’s, of cell’s and cell networks and all the way up to full organisms.

Discoveries of biophysicists in the history of biology are part of the backbone of modern biology, such as the discovery of DNA, the founding of neurobiology, uses of X-rays to study biological structures, understanding photosynthesis and more. As biophysicists you will get a broad education in biology coupled with an in-depth education in mathematics and physics specially tailored for the biological sciences. This education will give you a big advantage for biological and medical research.

If you want to pursue research in biology or medicine, in the academia or industry. If you want an excellent education that will place you at the forefront of biological research, and if you enjoy analytic and quantitative thinking, then an undergraduate in Biophysics at the University of Haifa is the right choice for you.

In the University of Haifa there is a large group of researchers in biophysics and quantitative biology. The undergraduate program in biophysics is unique in Israel and offers a tight combination of biology, mathematics, physics and computer science. During your study you will have a lot of interaction with researchers and graduate students in this field, in classes, labs and seminars.

During your study you will develop

• Quantitative understanding of biological systems and the skill to identify and study questions
• Understanding ideas and techniques of physics and their application to biological systems
• Mathematical skills and techniques and their application in modeling of biological systems
• Skills and knowledge of advanced laboratory techniques relevant to biophysics

*This program has been approved for publication by the Council for Higher Education, and will begin operations in the 2022/2023 academic year.  Granting the degree is subject for approval by the Council for Higher Education.

General Admission Requirements:

1. Complete Matriculation Certificate/ high school diploma or an equivalent recognized by the Israeli Ministry of Education or by the Registration Department.
2. Psychometric Entrance Examination/ SAT or ACT.
3. Knowledge of English– The level of English is determined within the framework of the Psychometric Entrance Examination, the English Level Placement Tests  (AMIR /AMIRAM) or the SAT, TOFEL, IELTS exams. The minimum level of English required for admission to the university is Pre- Basic. Please note that certain departments require a higher level of English.
4. Knowledge of Hebrew – Applicants who took the Psychometric Entrance Examination in a language other than Hebrew and graduated from high schools where the language of instruction was not Hebrew, must prove satisfactory knowledge of Hebrew before the beginning of the academic year by passing a Hebrew Proficiency Test (YAEL/ YAELNET/ Hebrew classification test of the University of Haifa* ). The score required for admission to the University of Haifa is a score of at least 120 on the YAEL/ YAELNET/ Hebrew classification tests.
Applicants whose scores on the YAEL/ YAELNET/Hebrew classification tests range from 90-119 and their Psychometric score was at least 500 will be conditionally admitted and will have to pass the Hebrew Proficiency Test at the required score by the end of the first year of their studies. These students also have the option of studying a Hebrew literacy course within the framework of the University of Haifa preparatory program (Mechina) . Those who meet the course requirements and their final score in the course will be 85 and above will be exempt  from the Hebrew condition.
Please note that certain departments require a higher level of Hebrew and that some departments do not approve admission with a Hebrew condition.
*The Hebrew classification test and Hebrew literacy course is valid at the University of Haifa only.
5.Departmental Entrance Examinations/Special admissions requirements– Certain departments require applicants to take a departmental Entrance Examinations and/or attend an interview or meet other departmental requirements.

For more information about the general admission requirements please read the supplement.

In addition to the general university admission requirements, the candidate must meet individual departmental admission requirements.

• A psychometric score of 600 and a weighted grade of 640
• A high school math score of 75 (five units)
• Minimum grade of 105 in the Hebrew Proficiency Test (for candidates from non-Hebrew schools)

Single major.

Biophysics studies in the University of Haifa train the students to become independent thinkers and build analytical and quantitative skills as well as technical abilities which are the corner stone for future research in industry or academia.

Graduates of the program can continue to graduate school in biophysics, quantitative biology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering and medical sciences.

They can also pursue a career in industries, such as bio-tech, agro-tech and hi-tech, pharmaceutical and bio-medical instrumentation.