Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis (PgDip)
at University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Program Overview

We offer a suite of programmes to deliver the knowledge and skills required to apply quantitative genetics theory to:

practical problems in both the biomedical and animal science industries
to undertake research in a wide range of fields in evolutionary genetics, animal breeding, human genetics, and genome analysis

Course Content
Modules
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Quantitative Genetic Models
- Linkage and Association in Genome Analysis
- Research Project Proposal (QGGA)
- Quantitative Genetics
- Population Genetics
Entry Requirement
- 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.
Fees & Scholarships
Rest of UK
£19,100

International/EU
£38,500
Career Prospect
You will find our graduates in leading roles in major breeding companies, universities, charities and organisations. Other graduates choose to further their career within academia.

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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