遗传作图技术的革命和全基因组序列的出现使定量遗传学成为生物学发展最快的领域之一。定量遗传学和基因组分析是一系列计划的一部分，该计划提供了动物育种和遗传学，进化遗传学或人类复杂性状遗传学的专业途径。该理科硕士来自国际著名的进化生物学研究所，该研究所借鉴了那里的丰富专业知识，以及苏格兰乡村学院，大学分子医学中心，大学的教学，研究专业知识和设施。医学研究理事会人类遗传学部门和罗斯林研究所（绵羊多莉的出生地）。每年对课程提纲进行微调，以适应当前的进化论，植物，人类和动物遗传学问题。
We offer a group of programmes to enable you to apply quantitative genetics theory to: practical problems in both the biomedical and animal science industries undertake research in a wide range of fields in: evolutionary genetics animal breeding human genetics genome analysis All our programmes offer the same core content, but you can tailor your degree to reflect your interests. This programme is the most general of our offerings. It allows the most flexibility in tailoring your course of study to include subjects from our more specialised programmes that include: Animal Breeding and Genetics Evolutionary Genetics Human Complex Trait Genetics Students in one Quantitative Genetics programme can change to another, provided that prerequisite courses are passed in the second semester. Is this MSc for me This degree could be for you if you are interested in any subject of study that uses quantitative genetic approaches, such as: food security health of companion animals conservation of animals in the wild evolutionary biology human health We will provide you with the theory and knowledge of analytical tools so that you can tackle a wide range of problems. This programme provides essential skills in: quantitative genetics population genetics data analysis statistical methods genome analysis Why study here Our programme offers a small course experience taught by active members of the quantitative genetic research community. We are based in the Institute of Ecology and Evolution, part of the School of Biological Sciences, and for this programme, we bring together expertise from across the University and SRUC. This programme emphasises the conceptual underpinnings of the field, with rigorous training in statistical genetics and exposure to other applications of quantitative genetics. You will study alongside students with a broad spectrum of interests using quantitative genetic tools, including animal breeding and genetic, evolutionary genetics, and human genetics. Likewise, the staff involved in teaching will come from different disciplines. The University has an international reputation as a leader in quantitative genetics. The first genetic department was set up at the University of Edinburgh in 1919. From 1949, the postgraduate Diploma in Genetics was offered to students, with a substantial component of quantitative genetics. The MSc in Animal Breeding started in 1975 through a collaboration with the Agriculture Department. Edinburgh continues to be at the forefront of research in the genetics of animal breeding, evolution, and human health. Many past students hold positions within the animal breeding industry.