Dreaming of studying medicine? The new track opening in the south

The Ashkelon Academic College will launch in spring 2027 a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, including 500 hours of training in hospitals and pre-med courses. Admission requirements: high school diploma with an average of 95+, psychometric score of 650+. The degree does not guarantee admission to medical studies.

The Ashkelon Academic College is expected to open in spring 2027 a new bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences at the School of Health Sciences. The program aims to train graduates for work in medical laboratories, research institutes, and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. The curriculum will include 500 hours of training in hospitals and pre-med courses, covering seven core subjects: cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, microbiology, and statistics. Admission requirements include a high school diploma with an average of at least 95 and a psychometric score of at least 650. However, the article emphasizes that the degree does not guarantee admission to medical studies. Graduates will be able to work in clinical laboratories in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and research institutes.