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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
JAN
6 years
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Research profile
Research in the Division of Genetics and Genomics aims to advance understanding of complex animal systems and the development of improved predictive models through the application of numerical and computational approaches in the analysis, interpretation, modelling and prediction of complex animal systems from the level of the DNA and other molecules, through cellular and gene networks, tissues and organs to whole organisms and interacting populations of organisms. The biology and traits of interest include: growth and development, body composition, feed efficiency, reproductive performance, responses to infectious disease and inherited diseases. Research encompasses basic research in bioscience and mathematical biology and strategic research to address grand challenges, e.g. food security. Research is focussed on, but not restricted to, target species of agricultural importance including cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep; farmed fish such as salmon; and companion animals. The availability of genome sequences and the associated genomics toolkits enable genetics research in these species. Expertise includes genetics (molecular, quantitative), physiology (neuroendocrinology, immunology), ‘omics (genomics, functional genomics) with particular strengths in mathematical biology (quantitative genetics, epidemiology, bioinformatics, modelling). The Division has 18 Group Leaders and 4 career track fellows who supervise over 30 postgraduate students.
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
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£31,500 per year
Students from EU
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£31,500 per year
Students from International
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