Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Science Education – Biology– Oranim Campus
Learning period: 3 Years | Type of Program: Single major
| Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023| Department web site
The goal of this program is to equip undergraduate biology students with a broad base of knowledge from the molecular to the system level. The program consists of field- and lab-based biology studies.
Graduates of this program will be awarded a Teaching Certificate and a B.Sc. degree.
Classes are held at the Oranim Campus.
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 Placement Tests (AMIR /AMIRAM) or SAT, TOFEL, IELTS, ECRL tests.
The minimum level of English required for admission to the university is Basic (a score of at least 85). 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 score of 580 or higher in the psychometric exam.
- Minimum grade of 110 in the Hebrew Proficiency Test (for candidates from non-Hebrew schools)
- Completion with passing grades of a total of 8 units in high school science subjects.
- Interview required.
Admission Requirements for Students who have a Matriculation Certificate** but have not taken the Psychometric Exam:
Candidates will be required to pass a class entrance exam. The departmental entrance exam is a chemistry knowledge test based on a 60-hour online preparatory course that will take place at least on two different dates.
For those who pass the entrance exam with a score of 75-100 – admission to the department as a “full-fledged” student.
For those who pass the entrance exam with a score of 56-74 – an interview with the head of department will be conducted according to which the possibility of integrating the student as a student in the regular track or in a partial study program in the first semester will be checked and his grades will determine his ability to be integrated as a “full-fledged” student in the following semester.
Full details on the department website.
*The University reserves the right to change or amend the admission regulations, fees and tuition at any time without prior notification.
** Matriculation certificate = Israeli matriculation certificate or equivalent
- The duration of the single major program is 3 years.
- The duration of the combined teaching certificate program is 4 years.
Employment options for graduates: Biology-related fields and biology education.