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MSc degree in Life Sciences
Tel Aviv University A.I.C.A.T Arava Int’l Center for
Agricultural Training
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Israel: Tel Aviv & Arava
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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
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Tel Aviv University
• Largest in Israel• World class academics
– Among the world’s top 100 Universities
• 18th place in Asia• Interdisciplinary
Research
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thank You!