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Quantitative Genetics & Genome Analysis – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Science & Engineering
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This programme, based in the internationally renowned Institute of Evolutionary Biology, provides training in genetics and quantitative skills increasingly required by industry and research to exploit the explosion of information in genomics. The course syllabus is directly applicable to current issues in evolutionary, population, plant, human and animal genetics.
The programme provides students with the knowledge and skills required to apply quantitative genetics theory to practical problems in both the biomedical and animal science industries and to undertake research in evolutionary genetics, population genetics and genome analysis.
Learning Outcomes
The programme provides research training for students by emphasising:
* scientific knowledge in quantitative genetics and genome analysis;
* application of theory through computerbased practicals and tutorials;
* development of independent research skills through individual mini- and maxi-projects;
* development of generic skills (IT skills, experience in writing scientific papers, the ability to work independently);
* presentation skills through student seminars, scientific presentation of project work and independent research projects.
Contents
The programme consists of lectures, tutorials, seminars and computer practicals. Students have access to a range of generic-skills courses. Assessment for the diploma is by written examinations, in-course assignments and project work. In May, students proceed to a full-time research project with submission of a dissertation for the MSc degree.
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Requirements
Applications are welcomed from candidates with a strong interest in quantitative genetics and genomics who have a first degree in either:
Biological or Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture or Animal Sciences, and who can show evidence of quantitative skills
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Mathematics, Statistics or Physics, and who are intending to transfer into the biological sciences.
The minimum entry requirement is a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent and the majority of students accepted on the course have at least a 2.1 or other additional experience.
Evidence of proficiency in English must be provided by non-native English speakers. For example, IELTS >6.5 overall and >6.0 in all four sections; TOEFL (computer based) >237 and >22 in each section; TWE >4.0.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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