Master in Genetics & Breeding

This Genetics and Breeding program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem provides a broad theoretical and applied knowledge in various fundamental aspects of genetics and breeding, including classical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, bioinformatics, quantitative genetics and system biology.

The Genetics and Breeding program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem trains students to become researchers in the field of genetics, breeding and agricultural biotechnology and eventually become independent plants or animals breeders, based on their comprehensive genetic understanding.

Quick Facts

 
Duration: 2 Years
Tuition Fee:

Non-Thesis Track: Approx. $5,300 for international students per year

Thesis Track: Approx. $280 per year

Starting in: October
Location: Rehovot, Israel

The program objectives are to:

  • Provide courses in genetics and breeding to all undergraduate students of the Faculty of Agriculture, and advanced courses to master students.
  • Train students to become researchers in the field of genetics and breeding and eventually become independent plants and animals breeders, based on their in-depth genetic understanding.
  • Extend the students’ theoretical knowledge in classical genetics, molecular approaches, genomics and system biology.
  • Teach various approaches and research methods in genetics and breeding.
  • Implement the genetic knowledge in basic and applied aspects of agriculture.

Get Started Today!

Fill out this form to request more info on tuition, course details & more.

Request free information

Your privacy is important to us. The information you provide through the website will be held in accordance with The Hebrew University of Jerusalem's privacy policy. By agreeing to the terms above you consent to receiving marketing material from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem about furthering your education. You understand that these calls/emails/texts may be generated using an automated technology.
You can contact The Hebrew University of Jerusalem at any time to exercise your personal data rights.

Meet our students

Orit Berhani, PhD Student

Why study with us?

Location - Jerusalem

Study in one of the most ancient cities in the world, today a colourful carpet of cultures and peoples, innovative technology and entrepreneurial spirit

Innovation

A tradition of innovation at the start up nation led for nearly 10K patents, 150 new inventions per year and over 600 commercial products

Academic & Research Excellence

Hebrew University faculty and alumni have won eight Nobel Prizes, one Fields Medal and 14 Wolf Prizes, among others