Overview

The Biotechnology and Food Engineering program at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology is one of few in the world that combines a unique engineering-technology research and fields in life sciences.The BFE program trains engineers in two areas: biotechnology and food.

The program provides a unique combination between engineering, technology and areas of natural and life sciences, in particular, biotechnology. Working with biological materials is common to both fields, and provides a basis for core courses in engineering and technology.The four-year program consists of a basket of core courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry and computers, which together with advanced engineering courses, provides the background for integrating engineering studies into advanced subjects of life sciences and biotechnology.

The other part of the program is based on three areas: biotechnology; engineering and technology for food engineering; and life and food sciences. A key portion of studies takes place in hands-on laboratories and in a Pilot Plant with semi-industrial equipment and bioreactors and packaging facilities and includes visits to companies.

Career Development

The program is designed to prepare graduates for work in different fields of biotechnology or food engineering – in diverse industries that incorporate high-technology and are based on biotechnological and biochemical processes. Our graduates can pursue a career in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, environmental protection, standards institutes, and food and drug regulation.

The program also prepares students for academic life and research. Research activities in the BFE Department cover a range of state-of-the-art topics, including the following: biotechnology, microbiology and molecular biology, food engineering and technology, tissue engineering, biochemistry and nutrition, genetics, animal and plant science, packaging, enzymology, encapsulation, biopolymers, protein engineering and computational biology.

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Programme Structure

The four-year program consists of a basket of core courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry and computers, which together with advanced engineering courses, provides the background for integrating engineering studies into advanced subjects of life sciences and biotechnology.

The remainder of the program is based on three areas: biotechnology; engineering and technology for food engineering; and life and food sciences.

A key portion of studies takes place in hands-on laboratories and in a Pilot Plant with semi-industrial equipment and bioreactors and packaging facilities and includes visits to companies.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Credits

162 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biotechnology Biochemistry Genetics View 6 other Bachelors in Genetics in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application Form including a passport sized photo

Health Declaration Form

Secondary school diploma and transcripts covering three years (students should have a strong background in math/science. A background in Physics is mandatory)

Two teacher recommendation letters

Standardized test (SAT or ACT or AST) according to the student's country of origin

Resume/CV

Personal statement

Students who are non-native English speakers must also submit English proficiency test scores, either TOEFL or IELTS.

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Tuition Fee

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International

15000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 USD per year during 48 months.
National

15000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.