The BSc in Life Sciences at Bar-Ilan University’s Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences bridges basic scientific research with real-world applications, examining life at all levels: from cellular and molecular structures to complex organisms and ecosystems. You will learn directly from more than 40 internationally recognized scientists who lead active research groups and integrate the latest scientific discoveries into the classroom.
The curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in modern biology, covering disciplines such as genetics, physiology, ecology, immunology, microbiology, and biochemistry. The program focuses on practical application, requiring students to participate in advanced teaching laboratories throughout their first two years. You will benefit from access to modern scientific equipment and specialized virtual reality (VR) stations. Beginning in the second year, you will have the opportunity to apply for positions within the faculty’s research laboratories, allowing you to conduct hands-on research alongside graduate students and principal investigators.
This three-year degree is aimed at students whose goal is to learn and study in Hebrew. During the first year, you will study in English while participating in an intensive Hebrew Ulpan. Achieving level four (Dalet) by the end of the first year is required before continuing the program, with each Ulpan level costing 3,500 NIS. By the end of the program, you will complete approximately 600 hours of Hebrew Ulpan.
This degree is highly recommended for students planning to pursue a career in medicine, specifically those aiming for the accelerated four-year medical school track in Israel or abroad. The academic rigor and specialized biological foundation provide the exact knowledge base required for advanced medical studies. While admission to medical school is determined independently by those institutions, the program explicitly prepares students for successful integration into medical and veterinary sciences.
Graduates of the Life Sciences program are equipped for a wide variety of roles across the science and technology sectors. Alumni successfully integrate into the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, agricultural technology startups, hospital laboratories, clinical trial units, and government health organizations. Furthermore, the degree serves as a strong foundation for those continuing to graduate degrees, enabling them to lead future developments in basic scientific research and technological innovation.
The admission requirements for this program are:
For the list of courses and an example schedule, click here.
To earn a BSc in Life Sciences, students must complete a total of 144 academic credits. These are comprised of: 135 Life Sciences credits, 6 Judaic Studies credits, 3 General Studies credits.
Judaic Studies Requirement
Jewish students are required to complete 10 credits of Judaic Studies courses. These are academic courses in a variety of fields within the Faculty of Jewish Studies. Students who are not Jewish are not required to take these courses and may convert these 10 credits into additional General Studies courses by contacting their program coordinator.
General Studies Requirement
Students are required to take 3 credits of general courses. These can be selected from over 6,000 courses offered across the university, provided they are unrelated to your double major and are not Judaic Studies courses. Students who possess a minimum Level 4 Hebrew proficiency are welcome to take these courses in Hebrew.
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Bachelor’s Degrees taught in English and Hebrew 2025 – 2026
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Bar-Ilan University
Ramat-Gan, Israel 5290002
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