Dr. Morten Allentoft

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Biography

Morten Allentoft is a professor of evolutionary genomics and biodiversity who leads the Trace Environmental DNA (TrEnD) Laboratory at Curtin University in Australia while maintaining a fractional affiliation with the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen. He obtained his MSc from the University of Copenhagen in 2007 and completed his PhD at Canterbury University in New Zealand in 2011. His background lies in ancient DNA research, focusing primarily on population genetics of extinct megafauna and ancient humans, as well as the development of ancient DNA methods. His current research aims to evolve understanding of the patterns of past and present biodiversity on the planet, with a conservation focus particularly on reptiles and amphibians. He has established a Herpetology summer course which runs during the summer at the Globe Institute.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
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  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.