Overview
Course description
The Laboratory Animal Science - Function B from University of Antwerp teaches and trains you how to use laboratory animals in an optimal and most refined way in your research in accordance with the Belgian and European legislation. It involves online pre-training, tutor sessions, case studies, group work and role play to grasp all the different aspects of animal research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Legislation
- The use of animals for research purposes,
- Animal modeling
- Project design
- Animal welfare and pain (monday),
- Humane killing and minimally invasive procedures
- Anesthesia and surgery
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 22 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed, International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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The University accepts applications until 1 June 2024 (unless maximum capacity has been reached). Non-EU-citizens are advised to apply before 1 May 2024.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Animal ScienceAcademic 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
- The summer school is designed for PhD, postdoc and professionals in Life Sciences and active in biomedical research involving the use of laboratory animals.
- Requirements: academic degree certificate in life sciences (or related domain if relevant experience)
- Number of participants: maximum 24
Tuition Fee
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International
495 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 495 EUR for the full programme during 22 days. -
EU/EEA
495 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 495 EUR for the full programme during 22 days.
Living costs for Antwerpen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.