Graduate students in the Department of Marine Biology are exposed during their studies to the biological and ecological processes of the rich and fascinating marine system – at multiple scales from microns to oceans. M.Sc. and Ph.D. students combine research on a wide variety of marine organisms and questions with a wide range of obligatory and optional courses, educational cruises, research dives and lab work.

Graduate studies in the department include a research period (thesis) under the supervision of one of the department’s researchers. For details about specific research and researchers, please contact the researcher through the relevant lab website. go to labs.

Core studies in the department of Marine Biology take place in English. External courses may require Hebrew proficiency.

Duration of Studies: two years

1. Only graduates of a recognized institute with science degree (B.Sc.) in biology, marine science or other related science disciplines could be accepted to the department (complementary studies may be required)
2. Department pre-requisites are knowledge level at science graduate degree in biology in the following areas: bio-chemistry, physiology, ecology, molecular biology, English, computers.
3. Minimal weighted final grade of 85 in each one of the subjects of graduate degree.
4. In order to be accepted, the applicant should submit C.V., aims declaration and official grade sheet, before registration.
5. Suitable applicants will be invited for an interview
6. During the first semester, student will be obligated to find a potential advisor from the members of the academic staff of the department and agree on a research subject. Advisor’s agreement and announcement on readiness to advise the student in his thesis is a prerequisite for continuing to the second semester.Applicants of graduate degree in other subjects, whose grades are lower than 85 but higher than 80 or missing some of the prerequisite courses, could be accepted for graduate studies in the department with a status of “conditional” according to the decision of the department committee of master’s degree studies, provided the student will complete the missing knowledge until the end of their first year of studies. Department committee will adjust a personal complementary study program according to student’s academic background and research subject demands. Finishing the complementary studies with a minimal grade of 85 is a condition for continuing graduate studies program in the department.

   Documents: applications must include the required documents for application (M.Sc).

   International students
   PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU MEET THE REQUIRMENTS OF ACCEPTANCE TO THE MSc PROGRAM, AND THAT YOU FIND A MENTOR BEFORE YOU PAY REGISTRATION FEES. REGISTRATION FEES CANNOT BE RETURNED. 
   WE SUGGEST CONTACTING THE SECRETARY OFFICE BEFORE PAYING REGISTRATION FEES TO CONFIRM YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.

   For more information for international students please enter the International School website.
   In order to submit you application please contact the international school: infograd@univ.haifa.ac.il

The scope of studies in the program is 36 semester hours per week according to the following breakdown:
List of Mandatory and recommended elective courses: 

*Physical Oceanography for Marine Sciences course (224.4998) is an elective course for Ruppin students who received 85 in this undergraduate course.

Course List at the IUI, Eilat

Department’s scholarships are given according to university regulations.
For additional scholarships information please go to the Graduate Studies Authority site: http://graduate.haifa.ac.il/index.php/en/english

Graduates of the Marine Biology Department will find employment in biotechnology companies, green/environmental organizations, government ministries, government research institutes, environmental consulting organizations, marine monitoring firms, and in a variety of maritime-oriented positions, academic research, and teaching.