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 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 18 th 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

Vision International 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 year intensive graduate program in Plant Biology with an emphasis on Food Safety and Security from Tel Aviv University Preparatory semester : October 2014 – February 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 Hours Prep Course: English preparatory semester Prep Course: Biochemistry and Genetics Prep Course: Introduction to Plant Biology Principles of Experimental Statistics3 Developmental Plant Biology4 Bioethics and Biotechnology2 Photosynthesis - Theory and Practice3 Structure and Function of Plant Roots4 Seminar - Selected Topics in Plant Sciences2 Introduction to Food Security3 Plant Response to Abiotic Stress2 Food Security & Public Health2 Student seminar2 Marine Biology4 Practicum5 Scientific Writing2 Total38 Academic Program

Opening ceremony 13/11/2014 First group : 18 students from Vietnam Prof. Nir Ohad TAU – head of Mana center Dr. Eyal Blum Mayor Arava Regional Council Dr. Haia Kisos Academic director A.I.C.A.T Maya Oran TAU – Director of Mana center Roy Patrick AICAT – Program Coordinator Ambassador of Vietnam Hanni Arnon director A.I.C.A.T Prof. dany chamovitz TAU – 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 – University approval – list of students May 2015 : – CV – BSc Transcript (GPA: 80/100) – Recommendation from Head of Department – 1 page essay in English May interviews In July/August: – Second interview (online) – Announcement of acceptance October 2015 : Arrival to Israel

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