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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics (PG ProfDev) (Online Learning) (ICL) - 2 Years

Postgraduate · Medicine

Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics (PG ProfDev) (Online Learning) (ICL) - 2 Years

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About this programme

Improving global food security and shifting to sustainable agriculture with technological advances are key to achieving sustainable development.Despite selective breeding tools being applied for thousands of years, their use now is more important than ever. They can help us address some of the biggest global challenges in the Anthropocene, especially food insecurity and resource depletion in a changing climate and environment.Ensuring the resilience and sustainability of food, and food production systems, contribute towards the achievement of the United Nations’ Sust

Level
Postgraduate
Field
Medicine
Duration
Part-time intermittent study: 2 years; Part-time intermittent study: 4 years; Part-time intermittent study: 6 years; Part-time: 3 years
English
IELTS 6.5
Study mode
Online, Part-time
Intake
September

Visa

Visa required
Student visa
Application fee
GBP 558
Proof of funds
GBP 1,171/mo
Processing time
3–8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

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