Oceans cover 70% of the earth’s surface. They are abundant with life and hold within them valuable natural resources that may be used as sources of food, energy, and medicines in future generations.

Most oceans and seas, have not been researched yet, despite their great importance to the future of mankind. The Haifa University Department of Marine Biology offers interdisciplinary Master’s degree and Ph.D. programs that combine courses in marine biology, molecular biology, ecology, and oceanography, with field work and advanced laboratory research in various areas of marine biology. These studies will enable department graduates to use their knowledge and research skills to monitor the oceans, understand the processes of change taking place within them, and to guide decision-makers toward preserving the marine heritage and environment.

Only outstanding graduates of a recognized institute with a science degree (M.Sc.) in biology, marine science or other related science disciplines, with a minimal weighted final grade of 90 in graduate degree studies and a score of 90 and above on the thesis, can be accepted to the department (complementary studies may be required). Outstanding graduates of other fields may be accepted to the department’s doctoral program and will be required to complete suplumentary studies.

Four years (in two stages), according to the Graduate Studies Authority program.