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Master of Functional Genetics and Development
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Functional Genetics and Development offered by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and undertake an original research project in Functional Genetics and Development. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
- and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.
Career outcomes
- Program Coordinator
- Administrative Officer
- Research Assistant
- Operations Assistant
- Project Assistant
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time research programme. Individual students are integrated within their supervisor’s group and school. Delivered by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (). Full module lists are held in the University's course catalogue.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification in a relevant subject, Research proposal, Two references.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
- Proposal
- Transcripts
- Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £41,160 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £51,987 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Royal School of Veterinary Studies |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £41,160 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £51,987 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
An interview is required.