Weizmann Institute of Science

What you'll study

Work centers on conducting and documenting an original research project. The thesis should include:

• a general description of the research subject;
• a detailed description of the research study, covering research methodology, results and discussion;
• a summary of the work and its conclusions.

Entry requirements

The source text does not specify admission criteria for the MSc itself; it describes requirements for the thesis stage only. Prospective applicants should consult the Institute’s broader MSc admissions pages or contact the relevant faculty coordinator for programme-entry information.

Career prospects

Completing an MSc thesis demonstrates capability in independent experimental or theoretical work, research design, data analysis and scientific writing. These skills are applicable to research positions in academia and industry, doctoral study, and technical roles that demand project-led investigation and reporting.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The provided text does not list funding or scholarship details for the thesis stage. Students seeking support should review the Institute’s funding pages or speak with their faculty coordinator about available positions, grants or stipends.

Practical and administrative notes

The thesis must be submitted within two years of starting the MSc; a formal, detailed postponement request may be made via the faculty coordinator to the Board of Studies if necessary. Chemistry students in their second year are required to give a public presentation of their thesis either immediately before or after the MSc defense exam (0.5 CPs). Life Science students must include a declaration of specific contributions using the Institute template and consult the "MSc research proposal" instructions. For submission, use the Institute’s online uploading service. Faculty coordinators listed in the source include Michal Kiri (Physics, Chemistry), Adi Shimron (Life Sciences) and Moran Held Sasson (Math & CS, Science Teaching).