Health Professions - Undergraduate Programs
This page is up to date 18.02.2024
Department of Communication Disorders (0161)
Information on the Department of Communication Disorders is up to date 08.02.24
The 3.5 year program enables the student to acquire a bachelors (B.A.) degree in Communication Disorders.
The program is open only for Israeli citizens or Israeli residents.
Applicants must take the Psychometric Entrance Exam and achieve a grade of at least 620. The exam must be taken by April 2024 .
Applicants who hold Master's degree with a thesis from a recognized institution with an average grade of at least 85.
Candidates who do not hold an Israeli High School Matriculation Certificate or its equivalent must have a complete High School Certificate and a minimum grade average of 85 in 40 credits of study toward the Bachelor's degree or a minimum grade average of 85 in the Mechina (preparatory) Program in the Exact or Life Sciences tracks. The number of Mechina graduates accepted each year is determined by the Admissions Committee.
Application without Psychometric test
Candidates who hold a Master's degree with a thesis from a recognized academic institution with an average grade of at least 85 + an interview.
You can register to the communication Disorder program as a first priority only.
The candidacy of those who have failed/been expelled from other schools of medicine and/or the health professions will not be considered.
The Faculty Admissions Committee reserves the right to review special cases.
English Language Requirements
Candidates should achieve a grade of at least 120 in the English Placement Examination within the framework of the Psychometric Examination, or in the Amir Exam or 377 points in the verbal section of the SAT exam.
Advanced Level 2 achieved in any other framework, including courses, is not valid for Communication Disorders.
Students must reach an exempt level before the beginning of the second year.
Hebrew Language Requirements
Applicants for communication disorders who require knowledge of Hebrew are required to take the Yael/Yaelnet test of the National Center and achieve a score of at least 105 by the time of registration, and reach the "exempt" level by the beginning of the second year.
Department of Nursing – Generic Program (0162)
The information on this program is up to date 12.02.2025.
The Department offers studies in a general program leading to a B.A. degree in Nursing Sciences and Registered Nurse certificate.
Clinical studies are conducted in six affiliated medical centers.
Program Purpose
The program aims to prepare graduates to provide professional healthcare services in various setting including hospitals, community clinics, and education system. The curriculum encompasses both theoretical and practical knowledge in the basic sciences of medicine, social sciences, and nursing sciences.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are awarded a B.A. degree and become eligible for the Nursing Certificate provided they pass the licensing exams administrated by the Ministry of Health.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must take the Psychometric Entrance Exam by July 2025 and achieve a minimum score of 520.
A matching score 530 or higher (calculated as a weighted average of the psychometric and matriculation exams scores is also required).
Acceptance based on improvement of summer "Bagrut" exams will be contingent on availability and considered alongside existing final grades, at the discretion of the acceptance committee.
Program Structure and Duration
The program requires 3.5 years for completion.
Courses are primarily taught in Hebrew with the exception of two courses offered in English.
First Year Courses
Basic Sciences: chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology.
Social Sciences and nursing sciences: introduction to sociology, psychology.
Second and Third Year Courses
Studies in Medical Sciences, Nursing of the adult and elderly patient, Nursing of children and women, Nursing in emergency room, Psychiatric Nursing, Ethics, Community nursing.
Last Semester Courses
Advanced studies: Emergency nursing; Law in nursing; research seminars; Health Economics and quality and safety care; topics in administration and education in nursing, research and selected studies.
Clinical Studies
Clinical studies commence in the second year and run concurrently with the theoretical studies throughout the remaining years of study.
Registration and Admission Requirements
For general registration and admission requirements, please refer to the "Registration Procedures and Admission Requirements" section for the B.A. degree.
Candidates with a BA degree need to present a Psychometric Entrance Exam of at least 500.
The program is open to Israeli citizens and foreign citizens with Israeli Resident status.
Applicants, including new immigrants from non-English speaking countries must attain at least Advanced 1 level proficiency in English before beginning their first year of studies.
Applicants must submit all required forms and certificates to the Admissions Office of the University.
Candidates who have previously studied nursing at either academic or non-academic institutions must disclose this information in their registration form.
Sorting test
Suitable candidates will be invited to a sorting test, which includes questionnaires and psycho-technic exams. This test assesses candidates' suitability for the nursing profession as part of the admission process.
Personal Interview
The Department of Nursing Sciences has the right to invite candidates for a personal interview, as part of the admissions process.
Accelerated program for non-nursing BA graduates (0162)
The Department offers a track for holders of a B.A. degree towards a B.A in nursing and Registered Nurse degree. The track requires 2.5 years for completion.
The courses at the program are taught in Hebrew.
The purpose of the program is to prepare graduates to function in the various health services (community, hospital, education system, etc.). Extensive instruction is given on both the theoretical and practical knowledge of the basic sciences in medicine, social sciences, and nursing. Education in the nursing profession is on an academic level.
Upon completion of studies, the student is awarded a B.A. and is eligible for the Nursing Certificate (provided the student passes the licensing exams of the Ministry of Health).
Registration and Admission Requirements
For general registration and admission requirements refer to the section "Registration Procedures and Admission Requirements" for the B.A. degree.
The program is open for Israeli citizens only.
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 75 in their undergraduate studies.
All candidates must achieve the "ptor" level in English and Hebrew before the beginning of the academic year.
Applicants must submit to the Admissions Office all the forms and certificates required by the University.
Personal Interview
Suitable candidates will be invited to a sorting test (including questionnaires and exams), which is part of the admission process.
Applicants with M.A or Ph.D. degree are exempt from sorting test and will be invited for a personal interview.
The department of nursing has the right to invite candidates for a personal interview, as part of the admissions considerations.
Physical Therapy (0164)
The information on this program is up to date 20.01.2025
The program at the Department of Physical Therapy leads to a Bachelor of Physical Therapy (BPT) degree. The four-year program (eight consecutive fall and spring semesters) consists of a structured set of courses taught by our staff members at the University campus and at clinical education centers located in two major hospitals in the greater Tel Aviv area. Clinical placements are part of the curriculum and students are required to complete a minimum of 960 hours of PT practicum in various clinical areas at affiliated clinics, hospitals and various rehabilitation institutions.
Admission requirements:
1. Psychometric Entrance Examination
Candidates must complete the National Psychometric Examination by April 2025. A valid psychometric exam with a minimum score of 630 is required for all candidates, including those holding academic degrees.
2. English Proficiency:
Applicants must achieve the score of at least 120 on the English Placement Exam or the English section of the Psychometric Entrance Examination before beginning of their first year in the PT program.
3. Matriculation Certificate:
Applicants must submit a high-school matriculation certificate, which must include:
3.1 Successful completion of 4 units in Mathematics or higher.
3.2 Candidates who taken an academic Mathematics course, at a recognized academic institution must submit the original transcript and syllabus.
3.3 Graduates of the preparatory program, (Mechina), in Natural or Exact Sciences must submit an average minimum grade of 85, and at least 4 units in Mathematics .
4. Priority Registration:
Applicants may register for PT studies as their first priority or as a second priority, given that Medicine is the first priority.
5. Restrictions:
Applicants who have failed or were expelled from Medicine or Health Professions programs in the past are not eligible to register.
6. Eligibility:
The program is open to Israeli citizens or foreign citizens with Israeli Resident status.
Acceptance process:
The acceptance process is based on a composite grade which consists of the Matriculation results and Psychometric Entrance exam score. Candidates with the highest grades will be invited for an interview.
Admission decisions will be based on the composite grade and the interview results.
The Department Admissions Committee will give special consideration to the following candidates:
- Graduates of Natural or Exact Sciences or Engineering with a minimum GPA of 80 or above. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to interview such candidates.
- Graduates of all other subjects with a minimum GPA of 85 and prior academic courses in Mathematics equivalent to at least 4 units in the Israeli matriculation system, with a minimum grade of 70.
- Graduates of the preparatory program, (Mechina), in Natural or Exact Sciences with an average minimum grade of 85and at least 4 units in Mathematics.
Foreign Certificates
Candidates holding foreign certificates will be considered based on the average of the Psychometric exam and matriculation certificate scores. They must demonstrate proficiency in mathematics equivalent to at least 4 units in the Israeli matriculation system.
Applicants with AP in mathematics whose registration is based on a U.S. High School Diploma and SAT scores (minimum 1270 in the verbal and math sections of the old exam or 1340 on the new exam) or ACT scores (minimum 29 points) must contact the registration office to verify their eligibility to apply to the Physical Therapy program.
Health Regulations
Candidates accepted to the BPT program in the Physical Therapy Department must review the Health Regulations outlined in the "Information Booklet for Candidates", which provides a complete version of the University and Faculty regulations in Hebrew.
Students will be required to complete and sign a formal "Health Information Consent Form" (included in the Hebrew booklet). Additionally, all BPT students must be vaccinated against Measles, Hepatitis B and, if required (based on a Mantoux test), BGG, within the first year of the program.
Occupational Therapy (0165)
This page is up to date 30.12.2024
The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a Bachelor in Occupational Therapy (B.O.T.) degree, in which we endeavor to prepare competent occupational therapists.
The B.O.T. is a 3.5 year program taught in the Hebrew language. The program includes courses in basic sciences, Occupational Therapy theory and practice, and clinical fieldwork studies.
The B.O.T. degree is recognized in Israel, meeting international standards.
Admission is open to the following candidates:
- Applicants who are Israeli citizens or foreign citizens with Israeli residency status.
- Graduates of foreign high schools with a minimum average grade of 85 in the natural or exact sciences in a Preparatory Program (Mechina). The number of graduates from this program, accepted each year will be determined by the Admissions Committee.
- Candidates who have studied a year or more in an undergraduate (B.A.) degree program require a minimum average of 85 in each of the years studied, in which a weighted cumulative average is calculated from full academic years.
- Applicants with B.A. degree require a minimum average of 85.
Admission Requirements
Acceptance is based on the matriculation average grade, the result of the National Psychometric Entrance Exam, and a personal interview.
- Psychometric Exam - Candidates must undertake the National Psychometric Entrance Exam by April 2025. Students studying in the Preparatory Program (Mechina) may take the exam by the end of July 2025. All candidates, including those holding an academic degree, must have a valid psychometric exam grade with a minimum score of 600, except for:
- Applicants with a B.A. degree with a minimum average grade of 90.
- Applicants with a matriculation, minimum grade average of 106 and three Tel Aviv University online courses with a minimum average of 85 and at least 70 in each course.
- Applicants with a Master’s degree.
- Personal Interview - All candidates will be invited to a personal interview.
- English Language Requirements - Candidates should achieve an Advanced 1 Level grade of at least 100 in the English Placement Examination within the framework of the Psychometric Examination. The last Amir Exam permitted is in July 2025.
- Hebrew Language Requirements - Candidates who take the psychometric exam in a language other than Hebrew and do not have an Israeli matriculation (except for those who are exempt), or have an Israeli matriculation where the language of the final examinations is not Hebrew, must take Language Proficiency Exam and reach "Level Gimel" in order to be invited to a personal interview. This level must be achieved by July 2025.
- Knowledge of Chemistry and Physics - Candidates must prove knowledge in Chemistry and Physics by taking one of the following alternatives:
- The Israeli matriculation examinations in Chemistry and Physics with a minimum level of 3 units.
- Recognized pre-academic matriculation results of a minimum level of 3 units.
- University examinations in Chemistry and Physics (courses will be provided by the department near the beginning of the academic year).
General requirements for registration
- Candidates must list "Occupational Therapy" as a first choice.
- A photocopy of an Identity Card or a Passport page stating personal details (birth date, etc.) or a photocopy of Birth Certificate.
- “Declaration of Health” and “Personal Declaration” form No.14 A and B (see the Hebrew website) signed by the applicant.
- "No Criminal Record" form No. 15 (see Hebrew website) must be filled by the applicant.
- All students will be required to be vaccinated according to the Israeli Department of Health Regulations. This requirement is mandatory for passing to the second year.