Genetics and Development

MSc Coordinator of the Master in Genetics and Development

Prof. Dr. Alex Hajnal (alex.hajnal * mls.uzh.ch)

Study Coordinator

PD Dr. Karin Isler (studienkoordination * biol.uzh.ch)

OVERVIEW

Genetics describes the functions and inheritance of genes. Moreover, genetic techniques are used to investigate fundamental biological processes such as development, growth, aging, metabolism and behavior. Molecular genetics provides a basis for studying the diversity and evolution of all living organisms and is increasingly applied in the diagnostics of many human diseases. In the Master's program in Genetics and Development, students obtain detailed insight into the state-of-the-art methods in Molecular Genetics, Genomics and Developmental Biology. The ethical implications of newly emerging technologies are discussed.

MASTER'S DEGREE COURSE

The central element of the program is the Concepts lecture in Modern Genetics and Genomics combined with the  seven-week block course in Modern Genetics and Genomics . This laboratory course gives students an introduction to both theory and experimental practice in Genetics and Developmental Biology using different animal model organisms (fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster; threadworm, Caenorhabditis elegans, and zebrafish Danio rerio). By performing individual research projects, students get to know the different research groups and the methods they use. The students expand on this knowledge in additional, freely selectable modules (lectures and courses on subjects including developmental biology, molecular biology and human genetics). During their Master's thesis, students experimentally investigate a biological or medical question in one of the research groups participating in this Master's program.

GUIDELINES

Compulsory courses:

Strongly recommended:

Recommended lectures:

Recommended block courses:

Master’s thesis in Genetics and Development: BIO 503
 

RESEARCH GROUPS LEADERS FOR MASTER THESES