12 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Genetics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This degree could be for you if you are interested in any subject of study that uses quantitative genetic approaches, such as:
- food security
- human health
- evolutionary biology
- conservation of animals in the wild
The programme offers a small cohort experience taught by active members of the quantitative genetics/genomics research community from across the University of Edinburgh and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). It also offers rigorous training in statistical genetics and exposure to other applications of quantitative genetics.
You will study alongside students with a broad spectrum of interests using quantitative genetic tools, including animal breeding and genetics, human genetics and evolutionary biology. Likewise, the staff involved in teaching will come from different disciplines.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Genetics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This degree could be for you if you are interested in any subject of study that uses quantitative genetic approaches, such as:
- food security
- human health
- evolutionary biology
- conservation of animals in the wild
The programme offers a small cohort experience taught by active members of the quantitative genetics/genomics research community from across the University of Edinburgh and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). It also offers rigorous training in statistical genetics and exposure to other applications of quantitative genetics.
You will study alongside students with a broad spectrum of interests using quantitative genetic tools, including animal breeding and genetics, human genetics and evolutionary biology. Likewise, the staff involved in teaching will come from different disciplines.
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
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