Dyreavl og genetikk

NMBU is one of six European university partners in this international master programme.  

The EM-ABG will concentrate on use of quantitative and molecular genetics for animal breeding purposes.

This involves the following concepts:

• understanding of and measuring genetic variation (Statistical Genetics) - molecular genetics and bioinformatics (Genomics) - design and evaluation of breeding programmes (Animal Breeding)
• understanding of intra-animal biological relationships (other)

A candidate who has completed the education is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge about both quantitative and molecular genetics for animal breeding purposes.

Skills:

• How to write a master thesis based on own experiments, available data and/or available literature.

Competence:

• Knowledge on how to utilise theory to meet the challenges in animal breeding and genetics.