Course name
Institution
Utrecht University
Location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Language
English
Delivery methods
Online
Classroom
Animal room/laboratory
Group assignments
Hybrid: online self-study tasks, live sessions on location.
Accreditation and Approval
Is the course accredited
Yes, by: FELASA from 2020-09-29 to 2025-09-29
Reference: 066/20
Course is approved or recognized by the authority
Dutch government, see: Ministerial Decree on Recognition of Courses and Certificates relating to Laboratory Animals, from 2022-09-06 to 2030-01-01
Reference: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0035926/2022-09-06
Education and time investments
Minimum education
Master's Degree
Time investments
Self-learning: Undefined
Timetabled attendance: Undefined
Assessment: Undefined
Modules
| Core | ||
| Modules | Designation | Species |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (theory) | Pigs |
| 4 | Animal care, health and management – species specific (theory) | Pigs |
| 5 | Recognition of pain, suffering and distress - species specific | Pigs |
| 6.1 | Humane methods of killing (theory) | |
| Function A | Carrying out procedures on animals | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| 7 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (theory) | Pigs |
| 8 | Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia – species specific (skills) | Pigs |
| Function C | Taking care of animals | |
| Modules | Designation | Species |
| 3.2 | Basic and appropriate biology – species specific (practical) | Pigs |