B.Sc. Program
We invite you – candidates with a passion for science and a desire to influence the future to register today to study for a BSc degree and for advanced degrees at the Chemistry Department at Bar-Ilan University.
The duration of studies for a BSc is three years. The number of study hours in all the expanded tracks is approximately the same.
A.Chemistry and Health Sciences
This program imparts extensive knowledge in all branches of chemistry, as well as essential knowledge in mathematics, physics and computers, during the first two years of study. In the third year, the students participate in specialized courses of their choice in the following areas: applied chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and theoretical chemistry. This track fully prepares students for the MSc and PhD degrees in both theoretical and experimental chemistry.
The purpose of this program is to impart broad knowledge in all branches of chemistry and special training in pharmaceutical chemistry. Within this program, the students study, in addition to the various courses in chemistry, physics and mathematics, specific courses related to medicinal chemistry, such as pharmacology and metabolism.
Graduates of this program will be able to continue studying towards advanced degrees in chemistry, to conduct research, to work in development and manufacturing within the pharmaceutical industry and to deal with various areas in which knowledge in chemistry is required for solving biological problems.
Structured Double Major in Chemistry and Biology
This program is aimed at allowing the student to specialize in more than one of the natural sciences. The combination of chemistry and biology provides a broad and substantial base for the advancement of innovative research in chemistry, biotechnology and nanotechnology.
The program spans three years. The first year focuses on introductory courses required for studies in the sciences. The second and third year are dedicated to the expansion of knowledge in the subjects of pharmacology, organic and physical chemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and other related areas. The courses take place in both the Chemistry Department and the Faculty of Life Sciences, together with the other students in those departments.
In the course of the program, the students participate in various laboratory courses that prepare them for the ensuing studies. In the third year, the students are required to deliver a seminar in either chemistry or life sciences, according to their choice.
The graduates of the program may pursue an MSc degree in chemistry or life sciences, without requiring additional courses or join the 4 years medical degree program .In addition, they are qualified for entering the job market as chemists or biologists with a bachelor’s degree
B. Chemistry, Energy and Sustainability
Chemistry, Energy and Sustainability
The purpose of this course of study is to impart broad knowledge in all branches of chemistry and special training in energy and sustainability, focusing on research and development of renewable energy, such as solar energy, photovoltaic cells, hydrogen economy, fuel cells, complex materials, biofuel development, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. The global trend toward a transition to renewable energy requires entrepreneurship and innovation in these fields.
Chemistry of Materials (with nanotechnology)
The purpose of this course of study is to impart broad knowledge in all branches of chemistry together with special training in materials chemistry. Within this program, the students study, in addition to the various courses in chemistry, physics and mathematics, specific courses related to materials chemistry, such as solid-state chemistry, ceramic materials, metals, biomaterials and sensors, thin coatings, nanotechnology and an advanced materials laboratory. Graduates of this course of study will be able to continue studying for advanced degrees in chemistry, to conduct research, to work in development and manufacturing in the chemical industry in general, and the materials industry in particular.
C. Chemistry and Big Data
Chemistry and Data Science
This purpose of this course of study is to impart broad knowledge in all branches of chemistry and special training in computational chemistry/biology and computer-aided drug design and, more recently, in chemoinformatics and materials informatics.
Structured Double Major in Chemistry and Mathematics
This study program is aimed at allowing the student to specialize in more than one of the natural sciences. This combination provides a broad and substantial base for the advancement of innovative research in chemistry and mathematics.
We invite you – candidates with a passion for science and a desire to influence the future to register today to study for a BSc degree and for advanced degrees at the Chemistry Department at Bar-Ilan University.
D. Conditions of acceptance for a BSc degree:
Complete “bagrut” that includes at least 4 units in mathematics
Psychometric score of 550 or higher with a quantitative score of 112 and above
Languages: Hebrew and English according to the university requirements
To estimate your chances of acceptance, visit the Bar-Ilan website: https://shoham.biu.ac.il/kabala
MSc and PhD students
The branches of chemistry offered in the department include physical, theoretical, computational, inorganic, organic, bio-organic, medicinal, and materials chemistry, chemoinformatics and materials informatics, nanochemistry, energy and sustainability.
Each student is required to engage in an original research project under the supervision of a faculty advisor and to present the results in the form of a thesis at its conclusion.
Scholarships (including full tuition) are generally granted to students having an undergraduate average of 85 and above (subject to change from year to year).
