About this program
MSc in Environmental Quality Sciences
The Master of Science in Environmental Quality Sciences prepares students to address the challenges of global environmental issues: development of alternative water and energy resources, water and soil pollution treatment, waste recycling, agricultural intensification, environmentally-sustainable pest control and plant protection, and related economics.
The multidisciplinary program is taught by academic staff from the Robert H. Smith Faculty's Environmental Quality and Natural Resources in Agriculture department and the Agricultural Research Center's Volcani Institute. The courses cover broad areas of scientific research, such as: environmental microbiology, ecology, soil and water, economics, weed control, botany and plant protection. The common denominator of these diverse fields is the goal to understand and promote processes that affect and improve the quality of the environment and nurture a sustainable agricultural environment for future generations.
Admission requirements
- B.Sc. degree from a recognized university in a relevant field: agriculture, land and water resources, agricultural engineering, chemistry, ecology, environment, soil science, etc.
- GPA of 80 or above (B- on the letter scale).
- High level of proficiency in all English skills, documented by one of the following:
- At least 89 on the TOEFL internet-based test
- At least 6.0 on the IELTS
- Documentation of previous academic studies conducted in English.
- Three letters of recommendation; at least one must be academic (not from family members).
- Relevant experience is recommended but not mandatory.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the website.
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Semester A
- Introduction to Molecular Biology
- Water Quality Workshop
- Experimental Design and Statistical Analyses + Practice
- Scientific Writing and Presentation
- Integrated Pest Management
- Chemistry of the Environment
- Basic Irrigation Systems
- Environmental Economics
- Biotechnology for Agricultural Crops
- Research Methods (three semesters)
Semester B
- Global Pollution Workshop
- Reclaimed Water and Environmental Aspects
- Aquatic Geochemistry
- Biological Control of Agricultural Pests
- Ecological Principles in Spatial Conservation Planning
- Environmental Microbiology
- Microbial Ecology of Aquaculture Systems
- Weed Management
- Plant-Microbe Interactions
- Workshop in Basic Python
Semester C
- Research Exercise
- Seminar
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available; please visit the website for more information.
Tuition
- International students: $10,500 per year (approx.)
- Israeli students/Olim hadashim: $8,400 per year (approx.)
Qualification
Program Outcomes
- Understand and address the challenges of global environmental issues, such as alternative water and energy resources, water and soil pollution treatment, waste recycling, agricultural intensification, environmentally-sustainable pest control and plant protection.
- Benefit from the experience of leading scientists in environmental quality sciences.
- Take part in innovative, groundbreaking research in the lab.
- Acquire practical knowledge and hands-on experience.
- Enjoy an international atmosphere, site visits, field trips and cultural events.
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, founded in 1918 and opened officially in 1925, is Israel’s premier university as well as its leading research institution. The Hebrew University is ranked internationally among the 100 leading universities in the world and first...
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