Highlights
Tuition fee
1870 EUR / full
1870 EUR / full
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Tuition fee
1870 EUR / full
1870 EUR / full
Unknown
Duration
1 months
Duration
1 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Campus location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Under Dutch law (Art. 9 Wod), animal experiments may only be conducted if overseen by someone with legally required qualifications. Completing this course is one of those requirements and is essential to carrying out such experiments lawfully. Lab Animal Science is offered at Maastricht University.

Overview

Key facts

  • The Dutch Law on Animal Experiments (Wet op de Dierproeven, Wod) states that no animal experiment shall be carried out unless the way in which the experiment is to be conducted has been determined by a person whose qualifications satisfy certain legal requirements (ex art. 9 Wod). One of these requirements is the successful completion of this course on Lab Animal Science.Lab Animal Science is offered at Maastricht University.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

  • The course duration is 3 weeks. The course is scheduled over a 3-4 week period depending on the number of participants. In the first 2 weeks most theoretical lectures and workshops are scheduled. 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

3 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Maastricht, Netherlands

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Academic 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Beside the successful completion of a course in Laboratory Animal Science, an art. 9 certified researcher needs a MSc degree in a relevant biological or zootechnical discipline including:

    Knowledge of basic subjects of biology up to 18.75 ECTS (18.75 European Credit Transfer System points = 500 study-hours) including at least 7.5 ECTS on anatomy/zoology AND 7.5 ECTS on physiology.
  • Basic knowledge on anatomy, zoology and physiology will be assessed by means of an compulsory exam prior to the start of the laboratory animal science course.  The  exam is a multiple choice test that serves as proof of knowledge. You register for the  test and the Laboratory Animal Science course at the same time. You will be invited by the secretariat of the animal facility to schedule an exam date.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    1870 EUR / full
    ≈ 1870 EUR / full
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    1870 EUR / full
    ≈ 1870 EUR / full

Living costs

Maastricht

Netherlands
700 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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