MSc degree in Life Sciences

Tel Aviv University A.I.C.A.T Arava Int’l Center for

Agricultural Training

Israel: Tel Aviv & Arava

AICAT• Arava region : The “Start Up Nation” of Israeli agriculture• 1000+ students from developing countries each year• Unique work-study program• Focusing on expanding advanced Israeli agriculture practices

to help “feed the world”• “Learning by Doing”• Advanced technologies and methods in Agriculture

Tel Aviv University

• Largest in Israel• World class academics

– Among the world’s top 100 Universities

• 18th place in Asia• Interdisciplinary

Research

TAU - Manna Center Program for Food Safety & Security

• Housed in Faculty of Life Sciences• Supports multidisciplinary research on food safety and security• Holds annual Summer Institute with over 100 students from

around the world

VisionVision

International Academic Center for Agriculture and Food SecurityInternational Academic Center for Agriculture and Food Security

• Wide range of educational opportunities: – diploma, managerial training, accredited university degree

• World class research combining the knowledge and resources of the Arava R&D Center and Tel Aviv University

• Emphasizing practical and direct connections to agricultural developments• Training on topics of global Food Security

ARAVA: the “Silicon Valley” of Israeli agriculture

Tel Aviv University’s Manna Center for

Food Safety & Security

AICAT Training Center

Msc Academic Program

1.5 - year intensive graduate program in Plant Biology with an emphasis on Food Safety and Security from Tel Aviv University

Preparatory semester : October 2014 – February 20153 semesters : March 2015 – February 2016

• Location: Classes will take place at the Arava campus with several intensive classes at the main Tel Aviv University campus

• Courses: 38 academic hours• Courses will be in the fields of life sciences, plant biology,

agriculture, and food security

CoursesSemester HoursPrep Course: English 

 preparatory semester 

Prep Course: Biochemistry and GeneticsPrep Course: Introduction to Plant BiologyPrinciples of Experimental Statistics3Developmental Plant Biology4Bioethics and Biotechnology2Photosynthesis - Theory and Practice3Structure and Function of Plant Roots4Seminar - Selected Topics in Plant Sciences2Introduction to Food Security3Plant Response to Abiotic Stress2Food Security & Public Health2Student seminar2Marine Biology4Practicum5Scientific Writing2Total38

Academic Program

Opening ceremony 13/11/2014 First group : 18 students from Vietnam

Prof. Nir OhadTAU – head of Mana center

Dr. Eyal BlumMayor Arava

Regional CouncilDr. Haia Kisos

Academic directorA.I.C.A.T

Maya OranTAU –

Director of Mana center

Roy PatrickAICAT –Program

Coordinator

Ambassador of Vietnam

Hanni ArnondirectorA.I.C.A.T

Prof. dany chamovitzTAU – dean faculty of

life science

Student - What to Expect?

• Main focus is on studies• Combination of studies in Arava and practicum at a local farms.• Agriculture practicum : 2-3 days per week• Tuition: $16,250, students pay only $6,750 - covered by work• Accommodations and living expenses covered by work• Flight to Israel and back : Students must purchase• Studies are in English !

Must have BSc in biology, agriculture, or related field with undergraduate courses in plant biology, genetics, and cell biology

Timetable• 28.2.15 – University approval• 30.4.15 – list of students • May 2015 :

– CV– BSc Transcript (GPA: 80/100)– Recommendation from Head of

Department– 1 page essay in English

• May 2015 - interviews

• In July/August:– Second interview (online)– Announcement of acceptance

October 2015 : Arrival to Israel

Thank You!