Master of Science in LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE

Knowledge Source Identification
Knowledge source name	Master of Science in LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE
Owner/Developer	RWTH Aachen University
Country	Germany
Languages	English, German
URL	https://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/education-offers/medicine-health/m-sc-laboratory
Contact email	m.rueland@academy.rwth-aachen.de
Description	The implementation of EU directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes has immediate consequences for scientific personnel, their training needs and the associated job market. The number of personnel qualified to plan, conduct and evaluate experiments on animals has been further restricted and additional training is required for a wide spectrum of professionals active in laboratory animal science. The program is aimed at scientists, doctors and veterinarians, who plan, conduct and evaluate animal experiments and their facilities. The study course is conducted in English and open to national and international applicants who wish to enhance their skills for a successful career in Laboratory Animal Science.
Knowledge Source Category
Category	Education/Training
Sub categories	Post-graduate program
Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing
Dissemination channel	Website, Face-to-face
Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis)	Scientists, Students, Researchers
Users access	Fee-based access
Knowledge Characterization
3Rs relevance	Refinement
Purpose	Education and training, Documentation and information
Legislative framework	Directive 2010/63/EU
Technology/Tools	Animal testing (in vivo)