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Overview
Animal experiments should only be set up and carried out by experts. In all cases, harm to the well-being of the experimental animal must be reduced to the absolute minimum. After all, all animals ultimately have the same intrinsic value.
This requires knowledge, expertise and a correct attitude towards laboratory animals. Utrecht University has been providing the longest-running and most frequently taught Laboratory Animal Science course in Europe.
What you will learn
The Laboratory Animal Science course discusses, among other things, the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement), which are essential when setting up or conducting animal experiments.
Laws and regulations regarding animal testing, ethics, animal welfare, experimental design and more subjects related to Laboratory Animal Science are also covered in this course.
Programme Structure
Core modules include:- National legislation
- Ethics, animal welfare and the 3Rs
- Basic and appropriate biology - theory
- Animal care, health and management
- Recognition of pain, suffering and distress
- Humane methods of killing - theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 days
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Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 7 other Short Courses in Veterinary Medicine in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open to researchers and master students (in a biological, biomedical or zootechnical study field, with sufficient knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biological/biomedical subjects).
- The Laboratory Animal Science course requires general knowledge on the subjects of anatomy/zoology and physiology. This knowledge is tested in the compulsory entrance exam. The entrance exam consists of multiple choice questions and will take up to 1 hour to complete.
Tuition Fee
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International
2150 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2150 EUR for the full programme during 18 days. -
EU/EEA
2150 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2150 EUR for the full programme during 18 days.
Living costs for Utrecht
900 - 1450 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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