Our program seeks exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong potential to develop into future leaders in integrating clinical practice with scientific research. Here, you'll find detailed information about our admission criteria and the comprehensive application process designed to identify and select the students most likely to succeed.
(Applications closed on March 17, 2025)
Admission Requirements for MD-PhD Program (For BSc/MSc Graduates)
- Academic Qualifications:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science (BSc/MSc), engineering, nursing, or other health-related fields (excluding humanities and social sciences), with a minimum average grade of 85.
- Students who have completed their second year of undergraduate studies in these disciplines may apply. However, please note that admission to the program requires the completion of a bachelor’s degree before the program's commencement.
- Graduates with a master’s degree must have achieved a minimum average grade of 85 in their bachelor’s studies and a minimum average grade of 90 in their master’s program.
- Core Course Requirements:
There are core course requirements for all applicants. Please note that the names of the courses may vary between institutions. Core courses have a validity period limited to 10 years. A minimum grade of 80 is required in each of the seven core courses.
The core courses include:
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Physiology
- Genetics
- Statistics
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Third-year MD students in a six-year program may apply with a minimum average grade of 85, without any requirements for grades in core courses.
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Applications will be accepted only from Israeli citizens or permanent residents.
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Hebrew Proficiency:
Applicants holding both an overseas high school diploma and an overseas bachelor's degree must pass the YAEL Hebrew proficiency test with a minimum grade of 120; all other combinations are exempt.
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Applicants may apply for the program up to three times. After three unsuccessful attempts, further applications will not be accepted.
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Reserve Duty Policy:
In light of the ongoing security situation and the impact of reserve duty on applicants, we have decided to adopt certain decisions made by the Deans' Forum for four-year programs and grant accommodations to reservists and their spouses.
Key Aspects of the Policy
Validity of Core Courses– Extended to 11 years (instead of 10 years)
Acceptance of Knowledge Exam Score also from the Second Exam Date (May 2025)
Lower Course/Degree Grade Threshold for Application:
Core subjects – Minimum required course grade: 75
Bachelor’s degree – Minimum required GPA: 83
Master’s degree – Minimum required GPA: 88
Eligibility for Accommodations
Applicants seeking accommodations under the reserve duty policy must submit supporting documentation verifying their reserve service, which must meet one of the four categories listed below:
• More than 30 days of reserve duty (from November 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025) (including spouses with children under age 13)
• More than 90 days of reserve duty (from November 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025) (including spouses with children under age 13)
• More than 120 days of reserve duty in the 2023-2024 academic year + Completion of a bachelor’s degree in these years.
• More than 120 days of reserve duty in the 2024-2025 academic year + Completion of a bachelor’s degree in either 2023-2024 or 2024-2025.
Application for Accommodations
Eligible applicants must submit documentation verifying their reserve service via email, in addition to completing the online application form.
For further details and document submission, please contact us via email info.medschool@weizmann.ac.il.
