MSc by Research in Heredity, Development and Disease - Development in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

This 12-month program involves no formal coursework, focusing instead on independent research culminating in a thesis. Like a PhD, you'll work with a supervisor specializing in your chosen field. The MSc by Research enhances both academic and practical abilities, serving as an ideal alternative if you want to delve deeper into your subject without committing to doctoral studies. Graduates frequently progress to PhD programs or industry positions.

Our research group examines the genetic controls guiding development from fertilization to complex adult organisms with sophisticated behaviors. We study evolutionary and developmental processes using model organisms including Caenorhabditis elegans, Drosophila melanogaster, Tribolium castaneum (IAH, REI, AP, AB), plus honeybees and aphids (ED). For instance, the rhythmic expression of segmentation genes in flour beetles closely resembles the regulatory patterns seen in human body segmentation during development (AP).