Master’s programme in Evolutionary Genomics

About this programme

In the Evolutionary Genomics Master's programme you will learn how evolutionary processes shape genetic variation in natural populations across a wide range of organisms. The pictures illustrate the diversity of possible study organisms, ranging from yeast to wild plant and fish populations, to arctic fox and extinct woolly mammoths. Photo: Rike Stelkens, Benjamin Laenen, Aurélie Désamoré, Anastasia Andersson, Petter Hellberg and Love Dalén 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. Knowledge of evolutionary genomics has applications beyond the scientific world. In the programme, you will gain skills needed in many different professions. For instance, after completion of this programme, you may work with wildlife agencies to study genetic diversity in endangered species or aid in breeding programs by managing and analysing genetic data. You can apply evolutionary theory to understand the impact of environmental changes on species and ecosystems, or how genomes evolve in response to climate change or human interference. You can also use your expertise to improve crop yields, pest resistance, or disease tolerance in agriculture through the study of evolutionary genomics.