The courses are held in English.
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The tuition fees are 6,650 EUR per semester (26,600 EUR in total, four-semester regular study period). The fees do not include accommodation and travel costs but do include all of the documentation and catering during the on-site learning days.
Early booking discounts apply.
The MSc Laboratory Animal Science is a FELASA accredited, two-year, career-accompanying study course.
In the first three semesters, three compulsory thematic blocks (55 ECTS) are taught:
Additionally, during the first three semesters, an elective course (5 ECTS) has to be completed. The elective modules are:
In the first three semesters, online seminars will be held outside of regular office hours twice a week. These online seminars are supported by an e-media skills lab and further complemented by literature reviews and homework.
At the end of each of these semesters, there is a compulsory 10-day attendance block in Aachen, Germany, during which skill training is performed in the Aachen University Hospital's facilities, group discussions are held, and case studies are conducted.
The fourth semester is dedicated to the completion of a scientific Master's thesis (30 ECTS). The thesis can be literature-based or based upon experimental data generated.
Graduates of the MSc Laboratory Animal Science will be able to:
In addition to the Master of Science degree from RWTH Aachen University, graduates will receive the FELASA certificate for specialists in laboratory animal science (LAS) (including EU functions A, B, & D)
Modules in the first three semesters:
Elective modules:
Fourth semester:
The tuition fees are 6,650 EUR per semester (26,600 EUR in total, four-semester regular study period). The fees do not include accommodation and travel costs but do include all of the documentation and catering during the on-site learning days.
Early booking discounts apply.
The semester fee of RWTH Aachen University is approx. 320 EUR per semester (includes the semester ticket for public transport within the whole state of North Rhine-Westphalia, part of Belgium and part of the Netherlands) and is unrelated to RWTH International Academy’s fees.
Please visit: aachen.de/re-enrollment/?lidx=1
A limited number of scholarships from various organisations are available to help students finance their studies. Please see the following website for a list of exchange programmes, scholarships, and grants as well as specific application requirements and conditions. Alternatively, students can contact the International Academy directly for advice and assistance.
http://www.rwth-aachen.de/scholarships
Scholarships – MSc Laboratory Animal Science (master-laboratory-animal-science.com)
Entry requirements:
For the admission procedure the following documents are required:
English language skills: If you are not a native speaker or have not received your initial degree from a university programme conducted in English, proof of ability will be required, e.g.:
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The application process is 100% digital – there is no need to send us any paper copies by mail!
Please submit your application and all of the necessary documents via RWTH Online!
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