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Animal Breeding and Genetics (MSc)
at University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 35,900
Country Rank#5
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

The revolution in genetic mapping technology and the advent of whole genome sequences have turned quantitative genetics into one of the fastest growing areas of biology.

Based in the internationally renowned Institute of Evolutionary Biology, this MSc draws from the wealth of expertise available there, as well as the teaching, research expertise and facilities of:

Scotland’s Rural College
the University’s Centre for Genomics and Experimental Medicine
the Medical Research Council’s Human Genetics Unit
the Roslin Institute (birthplace of Dolly the sheep).

Each year the syllabus is fine-tuned to suit current issues in evolutionary, plant, human and animal genetics. This programme forms part of the Quantitative Genetics suite of programmes offering three specialist routes, which also include Human Complex Trait Genetics and Evolutionary Genetics.

Course Content
This programme consists of two semesters of taught courses followed by a research project, leading to a dissertation.

Courses are taught via lectures, tutorials, seminars and computer practicals. Assessment is by written examinations, in-course assignments and project work.
Entry Requirement
These entry requirements are for the 2022/23 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2023/24 academic year will be published on 3 October 2022.

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.
Fees & Scholarships

Scotland Rest of UK International/EU

£18,100 £18,100 £35,900
Career Prospect
You will develop the in-depth knowledge and specialised 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.

Cost Of Studying At University of Edinburgh

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Animal Breeding and Genetics (MSc) at University of Edinburgh