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
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Maastricht, Netherlands
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 3 other Short Courses in Veterinary Medicine in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
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
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1870 EUR / full≈ 1870 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1870 EUR / full≈ 1870 EUR / full
Living costs
Maastricht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.