Laboratory Animal Science

Utrecht University
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UU)

Course code: M2
Master level

The objective of this 2-week intensive course in laboratory animal science is to present basic facts and principles that are essential for the humane use and care of animals and for the quality of research.

During the course the acquisition of teaching materials can be discussed with the course committee. The contents of the course are in line with recommendations of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) regarding the training of the young scientist whose research involves the use of vertebrate animals.

LOCATION

» Utrecht (Utrecht city campus), The Netherlands

COURSE DIRECTOR

Monica Oostveen and Irene Bos

TARGET GROUP

The course can be followed by anyone with at least a BSc degree in one of the biomedical sciences. In case the academic training has not been one of these, the candidate is kindly requested to send in a complete list of all relevant courses (including BSc studies) that he or she followed, and the number of hours they took. Based upon this we will judge whether registration is possible or not.

COURSE AIM

The objective of the course is to present basic facts and principles that are essential for the humane use and care of animals and for the quality of research. From the beginning of the course, emphasis is placed on the fact that the scientist is the central person in the design and performance of animal experiments, and that he/she has specific responsibilities with respect to the welfare of the animals used.

PERIOD

01 July 2013 - 12 July 2013 (2 weeks)

CREDITS

3.0 ECTS credits + Certificate of Attendance

STUDY LOAD

Monday - Friday from 9 am until 5 pm (2 weeks)

FEE

• € 3335 - Course + course materials + housing

Students will be accommodated in hotels, arranged by the course leaders. This is separate from other Utrecht Summer School students.

Lunches and dinners during course days are included in the course fee.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.

MORE INFORMATION

E: las@uu.nl
P: +31 (0)30 253 2033
F: +31 (0)30 253 7997

Utrecht University
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Courses in Laboratory Animal Science
Main Office Department of Animals in Science and Society
Fysical address: Yalelaan 2 - 3584 CM Utrecht (room 319A)
Postal address: P.O. Box 80.166 - 3508 TD Utrecht
The Netherlands

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REGISTRATION

Deadline for registration: 13 May 2013

Application closed

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