M.Sc. in Pharmacology

Program Highlights

Pharmacology integrates biology, chemistry, and medicine to study drug effects, focusing on targets, mechanisms, therapeutic and toxic effects, and drug development. Students take courses in pharmacology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. Research interests include cellular signaling, neuropharmacology, metabolism, pain, immunology, and cancer pharmacology. Graduates pursue careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, biotech companies, research institutes, and public service. The department, located in the pharmacy building, enjoys advanced facilities and proximity to related departments, and aims to discover drug mechanisms for new drug development.

Course details

The Department of Pharmacology aims to provide top training for graduate and doctoral students, focusing on high-quality research and teaching. The curriculum, tailored by the student and advisor, includes scientific writing, lab methods, and exposure to lectures in pharmacology, pharmacy, and medicinal chemistry. This ensures comprehensive knowledge in the field.

Admission Requirements

1. Admission Requirements for Students Who Have Completed Bachelor's Degree in Israel
2. Graduates of a B.Sc.Pharm degree in pharmacy from the Hebrew University or Ben-Gurion University who have completed a grade of at least 80 will be accepted.
3. The Committee for Graduate Studies will discuss the admission of holders of a "bachelor's" degree (B.Sc.) in natural sciences from Hebrew University or from an equivalent academic institution of higher education in Israel who have completed a grade of at least 80. If necessary, supplementary studies will be required.
4. Students must meet English exemption requirements at the university level.
5. Holders of a "bachelor's" degree in the natural sciences who do not meet the admission requirements listed above due to an insufficient graduate grade may apply for admission, and their case will be discussed by the Committee for Graduate Studies.
6. A student who is required to complete completion as a condition for admission to the master's degree will be required to have a grade of at least 80 in the supplementary course unless the chairman of the Committee for Graduate Studies decides on a higher grade, or a minimum grade for each course separately.
7. To register for advanced studies, a student must secure a faculty member from the School of Pharmacy as a research supervisor. A secondary supervisor may be included with approval from the Committee for Graduate Studies chairman. No more than two instructors per student are allowed.
8. Registrants can register for "master's" studies at the School of Pharmacy until the beginning of the school year. Studies will begin in the first or second semester.
9. Admission Requirements for Students Who Have Completed Bachelor's Degree Studies Abroad
10. Holders of a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or B.Sc. In the natural sciences, those who have completed their studies abroad must produce a certificate from the Ministry of Admission of Overseas Students confirming that their university is accredited and their grade point average is equivalent to the abovementioned requirements.
11. After receiving the above approval, the Committee for Graduate Studies will consider their acceptance according to sections 3-6 of the admission requirements.