Course summary
We offer a suite of programmes to deliver the knowledge and skills required to:
- apply quantitative genetic theory to practical problems in both the biomedical and animal science industries
- undertake research in a wide range of fields such as evolutionary genetics, animal breeding, human genetics and genome analysis
- Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis
- Evolutionary Genetics
- Human Complex Trait Genetics
- food security
- the health of companion animals
- the conservation of animals in the wild
- quantitative genetics
- population genetics
- data analysis
- statistical methods
- genome analysis
- structure of breeding programmes for the improvement of production and health-related traits
- genetic evaluation of livestock and the role of genomic information
- use of new technologies, such as metagenomics and gene editing
Modules
See our website for detailed programme information.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
Fees and funding
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
The University of Edinburgh
Student Recruitment and Admissions
33 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh
EH8 9JS