Forensic and Conservation Genetics MSc
Postgraduate
In Preston
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Postgraduate
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Preston
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The minimum entry requirement is an honours degree of 2.2 or above from a UK university (or its equivalent) in an appropriate discipline eg, biology, zoology, animal conservation, forensic science, genetics. Typically, our students have a 2.1 degree or higher qualification.
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- Genetics
- Conservation
- Project
Course programme
Research Methods: Trains students in a wide range of skills including technical documentation, project management, library use, data analysis and retrieval, and writing and research skills.
Forensic Genetics I: Introduces the principles, methods, and techniques of molecular biology that are relevant to DNA profiling.
Forensic Genetics II: Familiarises students with current DNA profiling techniques and the analysis/interpretation of DNA profiles. Students will develop a critical understanding of the procedures involved in DNA profiling through the analysis of mock cases.
Semester 2Evaluation of genetic data: Centres on the statistical analysis and interpretation of genetic data, and on the evolutionary and population genetics that influence the frequencies of these markers.
Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance: Students work in a small group and develop protocols and quality assurance procedures for a consultancy in their specialist field. They will also undertake simulated casework and present their findings.
Conservation Genetics: Provides students with an insight into fundamental concepts of conservation genetics and the application of appropriate genetic analyses of wildlife conservation and wildlife forensic science.
Semester 3Research Project: Every student will undertake a research project, which will utilise and develop many of the skills learnt on the course. The project will be entirely based within the University or in an approved collaborating institute.
Forensic and Conservation Genetics MSc