Offered By	ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment
Minimum	48 units
Academic Contact	Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator, and Rod.Peakall@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	7613XMMGA
CRICOS Code	061829E
UAC Code	832729(M Molecular Genetic Research)
Areas of Interest	Biology and Biology

This program is currently on hold and may not be offered in 2012.

Gathering genetic data is becoming faster and easier, now we need new ways to analyse the data. Skills in molecular genetic analysis are crucial. The Master of Molecular Genetic Analysis equips scientists with key competitive advantages in the understanding and interpretation of genetic data.

Building on a series of highly successful national graduate workshops on population genetic analysis over the past decade, the course provides a unique blend of theoretical knowledge, laboratory skills, and computing techniques - arming students with the intellectual tools they will need to design, carry out and interpret molecular genetic analysis.  

As a Masters by coursework the one year program is delivered by a combination of lectures and practical courses and intensive workshops taught by staff at the cutting edge of new developments in techniques of genetic data analysis. The Masters program will provide an essential grounding for students to understand and apply molecular genetic analysis tools to fundamental and applied research questions in fields ranging from behavioral and molecular ecology, population genetics, conservation and evolutionary biology.  

The applied fields that utilise the molecular genetic tools covered in the Masters course are as diverse as they are limitless. They include conservation and wildlife management, plant and animal breeding, pathogen epidemiology and evolution, taxonomy and biodiversity development, biosecurity and infectious disease management, and forensic analysis.  

To discover more please visit: www.anu.edu.au/BoZo/discover.php

For further information please contact: mmga.gradprog@anu.edu.au

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Molecular Genetic Analysis requires a Bachelor of Science with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or honours.

Students wish to roll over to the Master of Molecular Genetic analysis (Research) must meet the following selection criteria:

(a) successful completion of 48 units in the Master of Molecular Genetic Analysis 7613xMMGA

(b) attainment of an average of 70% or greater for the 48 units in the Master of Molecular Genetic Analysis 7613xMMGA;

(c) recommendation of the Director of the Research School of Biology in light of available resources and appropriate supervision.

Prerequisites

Applicants require a Bachelor of Science with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or honours. Applications close December 12.  This program is available for a Semester 1 (February) start only.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.