About this course
This course is designed to train participants in accordance with the requirements of Article 9 of the Experiments on Animals Act. The course includes all relevant topics related to the design of ethically, legally and scientifically appropriate animal experiments. read moreAbout this course
This course is designed to train participants in accordance with the requirements of Article 9 of the Experiments on Animals Act. The course includes all relevant topics related to the design of ethically, legally and scientifically appropriate animal experiments. The course is FELASA accredited for ‘person designing procedures and projects (EU function B; reference 058/17).Two parts
The course includes two parts:- Introduction to laboratory animal science course
- Species-specific course on mice and rats.
Registration as Article 9 person
The certificates of this course together with a relevant academic Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences will lead to a legal recognition to design animal experiments for mice and rats in the Netherlands. Registration is done by the local Animal Welfare Body.Please note that presence at all lectures is mandatory.
Register
The application form should be sent to courseinlas.cdl@radboudumc.nl. Admission to the course takes place on a first come first serve principle. Maximum number of participants is 40.* Please note: In order to check whether the admission requirements are met, participants have to register for the course by filling in the application form (see main page to download forms).
In short
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Reseachers (and Master's students) who want to design procedures and projects using animals.
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The course includes all relevant topics related to the design of ethically, legally and scientifically appropriate animal experiments.
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In 2024/2025 there will be courses on the following dates.
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Dates
The courses are on the following dates:
- Week 41-42: 7 - 18 October 2024
Information for students from RU/Radboudumc: this course will be visible in Osiris as NWI-BM024D-2024-Period 1, after July 15th. Your application will only be confirmed after signing in in Osiris (waiting list) and after we confirmed your application, see Application forms. - Week 47-48: 18 - 29 November 2024
Information for students from RU/Radboudumc: this course will be visible in Osiris as NWI-BM024D-2024-Period 2, after July 15th. Your application will only be confirmed after signing in in Osiris (waiting list) and after we confirmed your application, see Application forms. - Week 2-5: 6 January - 31 January 2025 (Priority for Biomedical Science students)
Lectures on Thursday and Friday. Information for students: Your application will only be confirmed after signing in in Osiris and after we confirmed your application, see Application forms. - Week 10-11: 3 - 14 March 2025
Information for students from RU/Radboudumc: this course will be visible in Osiris as NWI-BM024D-2024-Period 3 after December 15th. Your application will only be confirmed after signing in in Osiris (waiting list) and after we confirmed your application, see Application forms.
- Week 41-42: 7 - 18 October 2024
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All participants of the course on Laboratory Animal Science will be tested on their knowledge concerning Anatomy/Zoology and Physiology.
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Admission requirements
All participants of the course on Laboratory Animal Science will be tested on their knowledge concerning Anatomy/Zoology and Physiology. Without a positive test result, participants will not receive their certificates even if they pass the LAS exam. One exception is: Master students who have a BSc degree from Radboud University in (Medical) Biology, Medicine or Biomedical Sciences, do not have to take the admission test. All other participants need to take the test for the LAS course. This requirement will apply for all courses in The Netherlands. Details on how to take the knowledge test will be provided after application to the course. For more information contact courseinlas.cdl@radboudumc.nl.
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80 SBU or 3 EC given in the course. The course has a duration of 2 weeks full-time.The course for BMS students has a duration of 4 weeks, the contact moments will be on Thursday and Friday.
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Students of the Radboud University don’t pay a fee. For PhD candidates, researchers and external students the registration fee is € 2,100.
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This course has been accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).
Radboudumc Technology Center Animal research facility
This technology center offers advice and support from planning up to and including the conduct of animal research on behalf of biomedical research and education.
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