Studies for the Master of Science degree are a continuation of studies for the bachelors degree with an emphasis on gaining familiarity and expertise with research methods for a specific subject.
The details of the masters program differ from area to area, and include advanced courses, passing qualifying examinations and completing a research project for the research track/ There is also a non-research master’s track but it does not have the option of continuing on to a Ph.D. The qualifying exams will test the ability of the candidate to conduct independent research and the level of knowledge in the field. Master and Doctoral students are entitled to access to library resources, such as journals and databases, from home. For details, contact the computer center at 08-9489283.
Positions and Scholarships for Masters Students
The Faculty offers students teaching positions in accordance with the needs of the faculty. Scholarships are offered to students who excel at their studies, in accordance with rules posted at the beginning of each school year. Applicants are advised to inquire about teaching assistantships and scholarships when they submit their application.
Scholarship program for outstanding graduate students
Areas of Study
Agricultural Biotechnology
Head: Dr. Yael Mandelik 08-9489224 yael.mandelik@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Orly Tal 08-9489223 orlytal@savion.huji.ac.il
Agroecology and Plant Health
Head: Dr. Yael Helman 08-9489153 yael.helman@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Mrs. Rakefet Kalev 08-9489219 rakefetk@savion.huji.ac.il
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Head: Prof. Zvi Roth 03-9688589 08-9489535 z.roth@mail.huji.ac.il
Vice-Head: Prof. Ron Ofri 03-9688589 08-9489535 ron.ofri@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Yael Lewitus 08-9489119 yaellew@savion.huji.ac.il
Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition
Head: Prof. Hagai Abeliovich 08-9489060 hagai.abeliovich@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Ravit Talmon 08-9489259 ravitt@savion.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Gili Avidor Gafni 08-9489265 giliag@savion.huji.ac.il
Environmental Economics and Management
Head: Dr. Iddo Kan 08-9489233 Iddo.Kan@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Miri Guy 08-9489230 miriguy@savion.huji.ac.il
Environmental Quality and Natural Resources in Agriculture
Head: Dr. Yael Helman 08-9489153 yael.helman@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Gila Shoham 08-9489086 gilas@savion.huji.ac.il
Field Crops and Vegetables
Head: Dr. Rivka Elbaum 08-9489335 rivka.elbaum@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Iris Sobol 08-9489333 iris.sobol@mail.huji.ac.il
Genetics and Breeding
Head: Dr. Zvi Peleg 08-9489638 zvi.peleg@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Iris Sobol 08-9489333 iris.sobol@mail.huji.ac.il
Horticulture
Head: Prof. Alexander Vainstein 08-9489082 alexander.vainstein@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Iris Sobol 08-9489333 iris.sobol@mail.huji.ac.il
Plant Sciences in Agriculture
Head: Prof. David Weiss 08-9489436 david.weiss@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Iris Sobol 08-9489333 iris.sobol@mail.huji.ac.il
Soil and Water Sciences
Head: Prof. Rony Wallach 08-9489170 rony.wallach@mail.huji.ac.il
Secretary: Ms. Neomi Maimon 08-9489340 neomim@savion.huji.ac.il