遗传图谱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。该理科硕士基于国际上著名的进化生物学研究所，同时也借鉴了那里丰富的专业知识作为苏格兰乡村学院，大学分子医学中心，医学研究理事会人类遗传学部门和罗斯林研究所（多莉羊的出生地）的教学，研究专业知识和设施。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。该计划属于定量遗传学和基因组分析计划套件的一部分，该计划提供了专门的途径，其中包括动物育种与遗传学和进化遗传学。
We offer a suite of programmes to deliver the knowledge and skills required to:<br><br>apply quantitative genetic theory to practical problems in both the biomedical and animal science industries<br>undertake research in a wide range of fields in evolutionary genetics, animal breeding, human genetics, and genome analysis<br>All our programmes offer the same core content, but you can tailor your degree to reflect your interests.<br><br>This programme is specifically for those interested in the application of quantitative genetics to understanding the genetics of complex traits in humans. If you are interested in other applications you could consider our alternative programmes in:<br><br>Animal Breeding and Genetics<br>Quantitative Genetics<br>Genome Analysis<br>Evolutionary Genetics