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Evolutionary 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 Molecular Medicine
the Medical Research Council’s Human Genetics Unit
the Roslin Institute (birthplace of Dolly the sheep)

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
English language tests
We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified*:
- IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component.
- TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
- C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 185 with at least 169 in each component.
- Trinity ISE: ISE III with passes in all four components.
- PTE Academic: total 70 with at least 59 in each component.
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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Evolutionary Genetics (MSc) at University of Edinburgh