Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis MSc

This degree could be for you if you are interested in any subject of study that uses quantitative genetic approaches, such as:<br/>- food security<br/><br/><br/>- human health<br/><br/><br/>- evolutionary biology<br/><br/><br/>- conservation of animals in the wild<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.