Postgraduate Opportunities
Animal Biosciences
MSc/ Dip/ Cert
The aim of this postgraduate programme is to provide scientific knowledge and skills relating to applications of basic animal sciences to veterinary and human medicine, the livestock industry and food security. Students will graduate with a wide knowledge of techniques in animal biosciences, leading to careers in reserach, industry, government and other areas.
This programme at the world famous Roslin Institute offers high calibre candidates the opportunity to develop these skills in a range of fields in animal science. The programme is delivered using a blend of lectures, guided practical studies and independent research.
The programme is delivered by international experts from The Roslin Institute and the wider University. You will become part of The Roslin Institute and will attend seminars, lab meetings and other Roslin activities as well as following the formal taught programme.
The programme is open to students with a biological background who are interested in enhancing their skills in the animal biosciences and developing an understanding of animal science research, for example, students with first degrees in veterinary science, biological or biomedical sciences or pharmacology.
It is anticipated that the first intake for the programme will be for academic year 2011-2012. Further information about enrolment and bursaries will be uploaded to this page when it becomes available. Please contact Dr Kim Summers to be placed on the mailing list for updates.
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
The University of Edinburgh
The Chancellor's Building
49 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh EH16 4SB
Scotland UK
Tel: +44(0) 131 242 6478
Fax: +44(0) 131 242 6479
Email: kim.summers@roslin.ed.ac.uk
Programme Structure
- Full-time over one year (September to August) for the MSc.
- Full-time over two teaching periods (September to April) for the diploma.
- Full-time over one teaching period (September to December) for the certificate.
- There is the possibility of completing the certificate part-time.
Subjects covered will include:
- Anatomy and Pathology
- Embryology, Development and Reproduction
- Stem Cells and Transgenesis
- Infectious Diseases
- Molecular Biology
- Population Genetics, Epidemiology and Statistical Analysis
- Bioinformatics
- Avian model systems
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Visualisation in Biological SystemsNB
The Diploma and MSc also involved participation in research projects.
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