B.Sc. in Life Sciences and Psychology (Double Major)

Admission Requirements

• Admission details are Available on the Admissions Information Page (In Hebrew) or via International School
• Calculation of Chances of Acceptance (In Hebrew): Use the online tool to assess your chances of acceptance.
• Admission Criteria Based on High School GPA (No Psychometric Test) (In Hebrew)
• Special Admission Criteria for Reservists, Military Personnel, and Security Forces (In Hebrew). 
• Admission Requirements for Applicants with International Diplomas

Curriculum Structure

Program Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Total Credits for Degree – 133 Credit Points (CP)

Life Sciences Courses – 79 CP (70 CP required, 9 CP elective)
Psychology Courses – 54 CP (50 CP required, 4 CP elective)
1 CP course = a semester course of one hour per week

The full course list can be found in the Life Sciences Program – Psychology, Curriculum 2025. (In Hebrew)

The Life Sciences curriculum includes:
Year 1: Primarily introductory courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics (36 CP required courses in Life Sciences).
Year 2: Core Biology courses such as Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology (24 CP in Life Sciences).
Year 3: Required courses (8 CP), Seminar (2 CP), and Elective courses (9 CP) in Life Sciences.

*The links lead to pages in Hebrew

Courses

In the Life Sciences program, students take core courses such as Genetics, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology. Additionally, students will enroll in specialized courses within the field of Neuroscience and Neurophysiology, including "Window into the Brain," Cellular Neurophysiology, and Systems Neurophysiology.

The full course list can be found in the Life Sciences Program – Psychology, Curriculum 2025. (In Hebrew)

Practical Activities and Experiences Conducted in the Faculty

The Life Sciences program includes hands-on experience in two teaching laboratories: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Additionally, in the third year, students can apply to join a research laboratory within one of the Faculty's research groups, subject to availability and the acceptance criteria of each group.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates of the program gain comprehensive knowledge in both biology and psychology, expanding their career options upon completion. This enables them to pursue advanced degrees in either field or enter the job market.
Faculty graduates go on to work in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, technology startups, the food and agriculture sectors, research institutes, hospitals, clinics, and more.