Quantitative Genetics and Genomics 48 months PHD Programme By Aarhus University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The research at the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) strives to understand the processes connecting genetic variation at the molecular level all the way to the expression of complex phenotypes as well as understanding variation and development of changes in the DNA itself. QGG does this by basic and applied research using its core competences in statistical genetics, population genetics, quantitative genetics, quantitative genomics and bioinformatics in animals, plants and human. In addition QGG have strong competences related to all different farmed animal and crop species as well as a strong program in human genetics and genomics.


QGG develops and implements advanced statistical and bioinformatics methods for analysis of genetics problems in animal and plant breeding as well as in human genetics. Advanced methods developed are applied on practical problems in all species. Furthermore, synergies in genomics research in agricultural species and human hold a significant potential for driving scientific discovery forward and asking questions relevant to basic biology.


Internationally oriented working environment


Most of QGG employees and PhD students are international. Therefore, the research environment is very internationally oriented with a strong focus on research quality, high quality education, and providing a highly inspiring work environment.



Strong international and industry collaboration


QGG research has a strong position in the international science community. Several research projects in QGG are conducted in close collaboration with Danish and international animal and plant breeding companies as well as close collaboration with highly influential universities both in Denmark and abroad. We work with industry to integrate our results for the genetic improvement in plants and animals.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The research at the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) strives to understand the processes connecting genetic variation at the molecular level all the way to the expression of complex phenotypes as well as understanding variation and development of changes in the DNA itself. QGG does this by basic and applied research using its core competences in statistical genetics, population genetics, quantitative genetics, quantitative genomics and bioinformatics in animals, plants and human. In addition QGG have strong competences related to all different farmed animal and crop species as well as a strong program in human genetics and genomics.


QGG develops and implements advanced statistical and bioinformatics methods for analysis of genetics problems in animal and plant breeding as well as in human genetics. Advanced methods developed are applied on practical problems in all species. Furthermore, synergies in genomics research in agricultural species and human hold a significant potential for driving scientific discovery forward and asking questions relevant to basic biology.


Internationally oriented working environment


Most of QGG employees and PhD students are international. Therefore, the research environment is very internationally oriented with a strong focus on research quality, high quality education, and providing a highly inspiring work environment.



Strong international and industry collaboration


QGG research has a strong position in the international science community. Several research projects in QGG are conducted in close collaboration with Danish and international animal and plant breeding companies as well as close collaboration with highly influential universities both in Denmark and abroad. We work with industry to integrate our results for the genetic improvement in plants and animals.

Admission Requirements

180+
83+
6.5+

4 Years
Sep

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