Medical Sciences MSc
Medical Sciences MSc
The Awarded Degree: MSc in Medical Sciences (not an MD)
Duration: Two years
Language of Instruction: English, no Hebrew required
Research Fields: Nine tracks across biomedical science and public health
Research Facilities: University labs & affiliated hospitals
Direct PhD track available
Tuition: Free tuition for eligible international students
- Visit the website of the Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences
Train as a medical researcher in Israel — nine specialisation tracks, taught in English, with tuition-free places for international research students.
The MSc in Medical Sciences at Tel Aviv University is a research master's for international students, based at the TAU Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. You'll specialise in one or two of nine tracks spanning biomedical research, clinical science, and public health — and complete original research in a university or affiliated hospital lab
MSc students may continue on to a PhD, or may transfer to the Direct PhD program during the first year, while eligible BSc students may apply directly to the PhD program. All PhD tracks may also be completed in English.
Expect to be fully trained as a researcher, which will prepare you for an exciting future role in academic research labs, the biomed industry, and hospitals.
What You Can Study
Students specialise in one or two of the following fields. Your area of specialisation is named on your master's certificate.
Biomedical & laboratory research
Public health & data science
Explore the full department list, or see the faculty brochure for research advisors and current projects.
Applying from abroad? Admission requirements and deadlines are listed on the Gray Faculty graduate school site. Qualified applicants from accredited universities are invited to apply.
Why study medical research in Israel?
- Israel's leading research university: TAU ranks in the top 20 worldwide for Citations per Faculty, a direct measure of research impact.
- Research at Israel's largest medical faculty: The Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, spanning biomedical science, clinical research, and public health.
- Hospital-based research: complete your thesis in an affiliated teaching hospital lab, including Sheba, Tel Aviv Sourasky (Ichilov), Rabin (Beilinson), and Schneider Children's Medical Center. See all 17 affiliated hospitals.
- Taught in English: All coursework, supervision, and thesis work. No Hebrew required.
- Tuition-free places: International research students may study on a full TAU scholarship.
- Direct PhD route: Continue to a doctorate at TAU, also available in English.
Career Opportunities
Graduates go on to research careers in academic labs, Israel's biomed and pharmaceutical industry, and hospital research units. Many continue directly to a PhD at TAU.
FAQ
Is this a medical degree (MD)?
No. This is a research master's that trains you as a scientist, not a clinician.
Is the MSc in Medical Sciences taught in English?
Yes. All coursework and research supervision are conducted in English, and no Hebrew is required. PhD tracks may also be completed in English.
Can international students apply with a bachelor's degree from abroad?
Yes. Qualified applicants holding a relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university outside Israel are invited to apply. You'll conduct research in a university lab or at one of TAU's 17 affiliated teaching hospitals, including Sheba and Tel Aviv Sourasky (Ichilov). Admission requirements and deadlines are on the Gray Faculty graduate school site.
Can I study tuition-free?
Portions of the MSc and MPH programs are open to international research students on a tuition-free basis, funded by a Tel Aviv University scholarship.
