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MSc - Master of Science
The King's Buildings Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
This degree could be for you if you are interested in any subject of study that uses quantitative genetic approaches, such as:food securityhuman healthevolutionary biologyconservation of animals in the wildThe 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.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological or biomedical sciences, medicine, agriculture, or animal sciences, or a degree in mathematics, statistics, or physics from applicants intending to transfer into the biological sciences.
We will also consider your application if you have less than the minimum qualification but can show sufficient additional relevant experience such as significant work history in a related discipline.
Your application must show evidence of an interest in genetics alongside quantitative skills.
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