Admission to the programme requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology or equivalent. English 6 or English level 2.
This programme offers a strong foundation for understanding the evolutionary processes that shape the genomic variation of populations. You will learn to use DNA sequencing technologies and bioinformatics tools to handle large amounts of data, understand what drives the evolution of populations and species, and address questions in biodiversity conservation. Are you intrigued by the rapid growth of genomic data and want to explore the genetic variation at the level of DNA sequences? Are you interested in understanding the genetic differences between individuals, populations, or species? Do you want to learn bioinformatic tools to analyze DNA sequence data? This Master’s programme will provide the tools and knowledge to explore these questions through the analysis of genes and genomes. You will receive training in: Population Genetics: You will study the genetic diversity within and between populations and learn how to analyze and interpret genetic variation (e.g. determine which genetic variants are beneficial, harmful, or neutral, or infer past population size changes from DNA sequence variation) Molecular Evolution: You will dive into how small differences in DNA, RNA, and proteins contribute to evolutionary processes. Phylogenetics: You will investigate the evolutionary relati