Overview

You will receive excellent research training in plant molecular genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, ecology and bioinformatics, that will allow you to pursue a PhD degree following the fulfillment of an MSc thesis and enter an academic career. Alternatively, as a graduate, you will be ready to approach a great variety of sectors with confidence – using your unique knowledge of Plant Sciences with Emphasis in Food Security programme from Tel Aviv University , to impact the future of sustainability and agriculture, as policy maker or future entrepreneur.

Program Highlights

Train and engage with world-leading academics, field experts, and policymakers from across the globe.
Be exposed to cutting-edge courses on Cultivated and Plan-Based meat.
Learn the physiological and pathological aspects related to the way for extending shelf life of the fresh produce.
Study in Israel, a country renowned for its leadership and innovative approaches to food safety and security.
Take advantage of an optional thesis track.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Safety Course

Biostatistics

Advance topics in Plant Biology

Cultivated and Plant-Based Meat

Approaches for Formulation of plant protection

Desert Agriculture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-26 00:00:00

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Ongoing rolling admissions

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tel Aviv Yaffo, Israel

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Food Science Biochemistry View 3 other Masters in Biochemistry in Israel

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or Agriculture with a GPA of at least 80 on a scale of 100.
All applicants applying to TAU International English-speaking programs who are from non-English speaking countries or are non-native speakers of English must provide proof of English proficiency as part of the application requirements

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Tuition Fees

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12640 USD / year

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12640 USD / year

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Living costs

Tel Aviv

Israel

4103 - 6890 ILS / month

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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