Dr. Roger Butlin

Professor

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Biography

Roger Butlin is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Gothenburg, where he has made significant contributions to our understanding of evolutionary biology and speciation. His research interests include the genetic architecture of phenotypic divergence, particularly in marine snails and ecological speciation processes. Butlin has been involved in numerous publications that explore hybridization patterns, chromosomal inversion polymorphisms, and the role of mate recognition systems in the genomic era. His work often utilizes molecular ecology techniques to study the adaptive divergence and demographic modeling of various species, which has implications for understanding evolutionary rates and patterns. Butlin's insights into the interplay between ecological factors and genetic mechanisms continue to influence the field of evolutionary biology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).