Elective module Laboratory Animal Science

The course Laboratory Animal Science may be done as an elective course. The programme of the course on laboratory animal science comprises the requirements cited in article 9 of the Wet op de Dierproeven (Experiments on Animals Act) and the Function B requirements as defined in the European Directive 2010/63EU. The course has also been accredited by FELASA. The certificate of completion of the course together with an academic degree in biomedical science will lead to a legal recognition to design animal experiments in the Netherlands. The FELASA accreditation certificate also provides recognition in other EU countries.

Entrance requirements

Since an official certificate can be obtained when doing this course, the admission requirements for this course are very strict, as described on the website.

Students with a BSc in (Medical) Biology, Medicine or Biomedical Sciences from Radboud University Nijmegen

Students with a BSc degree in (Medical) Biology, Medicine or Biomedical Sciences from the Radboud University automatically meet the entrance requirements and do not need to take the admission test.

Students with other BSc degrees

All students with other BSc degrees are obliged to take a knowledge test on anatomy/zoology and physiology as an admission requirement for the LAS course. Without a positive test result, participants will not receive their certificates even if they pass the LAS exam. Details can be requested at courseinlas.cdl@radboudumc.nl.

Course data

Course data are published on the website.

Course data suitable for MMD students:

• March and May year 1; Please discuss with your internship supervisor whether this is an option. If you do this course, your internship should be extended with the same number of weeks. In most cases, places are available for this course option. Registration between May and January preceding the course.
• November year 2: This can be done
  1. as part ofBMS course 5AM01 (5.5 EC), which also includes 'working with radionuclides'. A limited number of places is available and reserved for MMD students in period 3. Please indicate your wish to participate in 5AM01 to the MMD programme coordinator as early as possible (preferably in December preceding this course) and submit your CV and transcripts as described for a check if you fullfill the entrance requirements. Also register for 5AM01 via StIP (registration opens in June).
  2. as a separate course on laboratory animal science only (3 EC). Only a limited number of places is available. Please indicate your wish to participate in 5AM01 to the MMD programme coordinator as early as possible. Registration should be done early, preferably in December preceding this course.