1. Preparing graduates with advanced scientific skills in various fields of biotechnology, such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental and food industries.

2. Encouraging entrepreneurship by training students to establish small projects in the field of biotechnology.

3. Developing traditional industries such as food factories by introducing innovative biotechnological techniques.

4. Empowering Arab women to integrate into the fields of science and biotechnology and increasing their participation in this sector.

5. Providing attractive educational pathways that open broad horizons for Arab youth to integrate into the labor market in a stable manner.

The program offers three main specializations in biotechnology, allowing students to specialize in various fields that meet the needs of the job market:

1. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Focus on the use of biotechnology techniques in the production of medicines and medical treatments.

2. Environmental Biotechnology: Study of biotechnology applications to improve and protect the environment through techniques such as water and air treatment.

3. Food Biotechnology: Improving and developing food production techniques using biotechnological methods to increase efficiency and quality.

The field of biotechnology is one of the most important and rapidly developing fields globally, encompassing various scientific applications such as medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, food industry, cosmetics, and environmental quality. The program aims to prepare graduates with scientific and practical skills that enable them to:

• Engage in biotechnology industries.

• Work in scientific research and development.

• Teach in high schools.

• Contribute to the development of the local economy.

To enroll in the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. High School Certificate (Bagrut): • An overall average of at least 80 • Distinguished marks in mathematics (at least 4 units) and in science (such as biology or chemistry).

2. Psychometric Exam: • A score of at least 500.

3. Proficiency in English: • Passing the placement exam (Amir or Psychometric) with a score that qualifies the student for at least the "basic" level. • Reaching an exemption level in English by the end of the second year.

4. Proficiency in Hebrew (for non-native speakers): • Passing the Hebrew exam Yael or providing a certificate confirming this.

5. Priority in Admission: • Given to graduates from schools in the following regions: Northern and Southern Triangle, Lower Galilee, Southern Israel, and East Jerusalem. • Graduates of technical engineering colleges (Handasa’im) in related fields are welcome, with previous learning considered.

1. Working in biotechnology industries, such as pharmaceutical companies, agriculture, and the food industry.

2. Engaging in scientific research and development in academic and industrial institutions.

3. Teaching in high schools.

4. Pursuing postgraduate studies in biomedical and biological sciences.