Next program October 2022 - September 2023
Contact us for more information:
Ms. Nurit Ben-Aharon, International MSc Programs: nuritbe@savion.huji.ac.il
Ms. Miriam Elbaz, International MSc Programs: miriamelb@savion.huji.ac.il
Academic Chair of the International MSc Program in Environmental Quality Sciences
Dr. Tamara Polubesova
Department of Soil and Water Sciences
About the Program
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.
The one-year program leads to a non-thesis Master of Science in Agriculture majoring in Environmental Quality Sciences. After successful completion of the first year, qualified graduates can be reviewed for admission to the thesis track for a second year of studies to earn a thesis degree, and continue for a PhD degree either in Israel or elsewhere. Upon completion of their studies, the majority of alumni return to their home countries, where they hold key positions in industry, education, academics, research, NGOs and government organizations.
Contact us for more information:
Ms. Nurit Ben-Aharon, International MSc Programs: nuritbe@savion.huji.ac.il
Ms. Miriam Elbaz, International MSc Programs: miriamelb@savion.huji.ac.il
Contact us for more information:
Ms. Nurit Ben-Aharon, International MSc Programs: nuritbe@savion.huji.ac.il
Ms. Miriam Elbaz, International MSc Programs: miriamelb@savion.huji.ac.il
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
The Application Handbook and application forms will be posted in July 2021.
Applications for admission with scholarship: November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Applications for admission: November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Contact us for more information:
Ms. Nurit Ben-Aharon, International MSc Programs: nuritbe@savion.huji.ac.il
Ms. Miriam Elbaz, International MSc Programs: miriamelb@savion.huji.ac.il