New Medical Science Program Opens in Ashkelon for Aspiring Doctors
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The Ashkelon Academic College will introduce a new Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences in spring 2027, preparing students for lab work and offering pre-medical courses. Admission requires a high matriculation average and a Psychometric score of 650. Graduates can work in various medical labs or pursue further medical studies, though admission to medical school is not guaranteed.
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- A new Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences will open at Ashkelon Academic College in spring 2027.
- The program includes pre-medical courses to aid students aiming for medical school.
- Admission requires a matriculation average of 95 and a Psychometric score of 650.
- Graduates will be qualified for roles in medical labs and the biotech industry.
- Completing the degree does not guarantee admission to medical school.
A new Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences is set to launch at the Ashkelon Academic College in the spring of 2027. The program aims to train graduates for roles in medical laboratories, research institutes, and the biotech and medical industries. Crucially, it will also offer pre-medical courses designed to help students prepare for further medical studies in Israel or abroad.
The curriculum will cover subjects such as molecular biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, virology, hematology, and biochemistry. Students will gain practical experience with laboratory equipment and research methods. The program includes seven core courses, including cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, microbiology, and statistics, along with a scientific data analysis course and a guided research project. However, completing this degree does not guarantee admission to medical school; graduates must still meet the specific admission requirements of any medical program they wish to enter.
Admission to the new program requires a matriculation certificate with an average grade of at least 95, and a Psychometric Entrance Test score of 650 or higher. Additionally, a minimum grade of 80 on a four-unit mathematics matriculation exam or 79 on a five-unit exam is necessary. Applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree from Israel or abroad will be considered by a special committee. Those with foreign degrees will also need an equivalency assessment from the Ministry of Education and a passing grade on a Hebrew proficiency test.
Graduates will be qualified to work in clinical laboratories within public and private hospitals, health maintenance organization labs, and public health labs. Other potential employment opportunities include the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, medical device development, and research institutions.