Overview
The Marine Biology programme at University of Haifa provides students with the necessary knowledge, tools, skills, and experiential learning to become groundbreaking marine scientists.
Highlights
- A challenging academic opportunity to study fascinating biological and ecological marine system processes on many scales.
- Incorporating hands-on research of the Mediterranean Sea to understand and address major marine environmental challenges.
- A diverse course offering, including educational cruises, research dives, and lab work.
- Explore marine life at multiple levels, from top predators to genes and molecules underlying life in the oceans.
- Acquiring in-depth knowledge of topics and processes in marine biology and oceanography, from genes through organisms to ecosystems.
- Developing skills to plan, perform, and analyze complex experiments in the lab and at sea, using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment.
- Experience in writing and presenting scientific data, for both academic and non-academic purposes.
- Attractive scholarships and living stipends for eligible students.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemical Oceanography
- Marine Microbiology
- Climate Change Biology
- How Does the Eastern Mediterranean Work?
- Biology of Corals
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Early application: January 31st (75% application fee waiver)
- First deadline: March 15th
- Second deadline: May 31st
- Rolling basis: June 1st – August 31st
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Campus Location
- Haifa, Israel
Disciplines
Biology Marine Science OceanographyExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- BSc degree in Biology, Marine Science or other related science disciplines with a minimum of 3.4 GPA, 85% (B+) (Israeli system), or equivalent in all undergraduate courses.
- Department pre-requisites are graduate degree in biology in the following areas: bio-chemistry, physiology, ecology, molecular biology, English, computers
- Good command of the English language
- Please note that during your application process, you need to contact one or more of the department researchers (by email), apply directly to their labs, and interview with them.
- Copy of undergraduate diploma and official transcript of BA degree showing full list of courses, date of graduation, and conferred degree.
- Two recommendations letters
- TOEFL – score 89 or alternative acceptable English language examination score
- Personal Statement (500 words).
- Curriculum Vitae/Resumé.
- Medical forms (international students only).
- Copy of valid passport.
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Applies to youNon-residents11800 USD / year≈ 11800 USD / year
Living costs
Haifa
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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