MBV9330 – Experimental animal studies
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
A new course platform has been established that complies with the requirements for training to plan and conduct experimental animal studies in accordance with EU directives and Norwegian regulations . MBV9330 will not be offered in 2019.
Please contact the department for questions
The course consists of a theoretical and a practical part that together will meet knowledge requirements in order to conduct animal experiments. The practical part will provide practical training and training relevant to the species you will work with.
The theoretical part of the course provides training in mice, rat and fish, as well as field trials.
Learning outcome
Mandatory lectures.
The theoretical part of the course is held in one intensive week.
To have the course validated and be awarded 5 study points, students must pass the examination in the theoretical part, and carry out a minimum of 25 hours practical experimental work with animals, under the guidance of an expert. The work must be certified.
Practical training at an approved animal facility must be arranged by the individual student.
25 hours of practical training:
After the theoretical training, the participant has to attend at least 25 hours practical training in the use of experimental animals. Practical training must be documented by the supervisor that has provided the training before it is approved, and before course certificate and study points will be given.
Admission
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.
The courses MBV4330 and MBV9330 have common admission. Applicants are ranked by the following criteria:
1. PhD students and master students at the MN faculty who have the course as part of the approved curriculum.
2. Other PhD students and visiting PhD students.
3. Students with admission to single courses on master’s level and exchange students
4. Applicants are ranked by credits in each group; all applicants within 1st rank before applicants in 2nd etc. If admission is limited to a fixed number of participants, admission will be decided by drawing lots for students who are ranked equally
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
If you have applied as a visiting PhD student, please contact studieinfo@ibv.uio.no before the deadline.
Overlapping courses
- 5 credits overlap with MBV4330 – Experimental animal studies (discontinued)
- 5 credits overlap with MF9493 – CAREIN - Course In Animal Research In Norway (discontinued)
Teaching
Lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, carrying out of independent testing on animals. The course is delivered in one intensive week, with follow-up practical work during the master’s degree studies.
To have the course validated and be awarded 5 study points, students must pass the examination in the theoretical part, and carry out a minimum of 25 hours practical experimental work with animals, under the guidance of an expert. The work must be certified.
Examination
Examination support material
All examination support material is allowed
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.