About this program
M.Sc. in Desert Studies
The innovative, multidisciplinary program in Desert Studies is structured to provide an integrated approach, offering students exceptional opportunities to pursue a combination of basic and applied research. Students are exposed to a wide range of disciplines complementary to their track of study.
Admission requirements
For most specializations in Desert Studies, applicants should hold a B.Sc. degree in either science or engineering from an accredited institution. For the Environmental Studies specialization, applicants should hold a B.Sc., a B.A., or a B.Arch. degree from an accredited institution.
A TOEFL score of at least 85/120 or the equivalent score in an internationally recognized English proficiency exam is required. The English proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who received their Bachelor's degree in a program taught in English.
Applicants are expected to contact by e-mail one or more potential supervisors with whom they would like to work on their thesis (for more details, please refer to Faculty Members>
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The program offers the following tracks of study:
- Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands
- Irrigation and Plant Environment
- Solar Energy and the Environmental Physics (for students who began up until October 2019)
- Environmental and Aquatic Microbiology
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Qualification
Students are required to complete 42 credits including 12 Research Project credits.
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The extraordinary and groundbreaking achievements of our researchers, students and graduates are not only a result of the advanced research and teaching infrastructure and excellent study conditions, but also of the unique way of studying, living and working at Ben-Gurion...
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