Competence course in laboratory animal science

E-course for individuals carrying out the procedures on animals (a) and killing animals (d), according to Directive 2010/63/EU functions. The course is held according to the guidelineslink opens in new page.

The theoretical component of the training occurs online via the digicampus.filink opens in new page platform.

Learning outcomes

This course targets students at a career development stage where animal use is deemed necessary. Participants will gain insight into animal usage in scientific contexts and comprehend the necessity for ongoing education. The student will learn ethics, basic biology of mice and rats as well as gain training in handling minimally invasive techniques on live animals and humane methods of killing of mice and/or rats. After the course the student will have the right to perform procedures on practiced species under supervision until procedure - specific competence has been obtained through training. The course will cover EU directive 2010/63/EU article 23 function (a) carrying out procedures on animals and function (d) killing animals.

• The learning platform will be accessible from March 23 to April 15, 2026
• Please register latest on March 15, 2026 at this linklink opens in new page
• The course fee for the theoretical part is 650 euros.

Following successful completion of the theoretical online exam, participation in practical training days is mandatory. Participants can opt for practical training modules focused on mice, rats. The exact dates of the practical training will be determined, with an estimated timeframe in April 2026.

• The fee for practical training is 390 euros per species (either mouse or rat)

In any question please contact: 
Estonian University of Life Sciences
Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences

e-mail: [email protected] 
https://vl.emu.ee/link opens in new page