About this program
MSc in Soil and Water Sciences
The topics taught and researched at the Soil and Water Sciences teaching program all pertain to soil, water and the atmosphere.
In the semi-arid to arid Israel, various factors – such as the soil interface, the transfer of water and solutes to the plant and the groundwater, drainage, development of sophisticated methods of soil cultivation, irrigation and fertilization, the identification of marginal water resources and development of effective water use methods – are all essential conditions for the existence and development of modern agriculture. The intensive exploitation of natural resources in Israel, particularly of water and soil resources, has led to severe depletion and gave rise to profound environmental problems pertaining to the contamination of soil, surface water, ground water and atmosphere. These problems call for in-depth research and consideration of all aspects of the sustainable use of natural resources, including examination of options for recycling agricultural, industrial and urban waste
Admission requirements
Our courses are intended for students of the Soil and Water teaching program as well as students specializing in environmental studies, the agricultural production branches, horticulture, and field crops and vegetables.
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Soil and Water Sciences - Research Master's Track
1st Year Compulsory studies
- Academic Writing via Critical Thinking
- M.S.c Seminar in Soil and Water Sciences
2nd Year Compulsory studies
- M.Sc Thesis
Soil and Water Sciences - Non-Research Master's Track
1st Year Compulsory studies
- Academic Writing via Critical Thinking
- M.S.c Seminar in Soil and Water Sciences
2nd Year Compulsory studies
- Non Thesis M.Sc. Paper
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.)
Career paths
our graduates move on to fill positions in various areas of the Israeli economy: in basic and applied research in the academy and industry, in teaching, in agricultural training, at Mekorot national water company, at Tahal Group, in the implementation of methods for the detection and treatment of soil and water pollution, in the provision of aid to developing countries, at the Ministry of Environmental Protection, in various consultation and management positions, and in farm management in the public and private sectors.
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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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