The lecture series is aimed at students of natural science study programs, students of human medicine and dentistry as well as all employees of the MHH who want to participate in animal experiments.

The course is part of the curriculum for students of the Biomedicine - Master, the Biology Bachelor and the Biochemistry Master study programs.

• The lecture provides extensive knowledge on the topics of laboratory animals and laboratory animal science on a total of 12 dates.
• On a 13th date, the acquired knowledge is tested in the form of a written exam.
• Participation in the written exam is only possible if all lectures have been attended. This also applies to absences through no fault of the student or certified cases of illness. Attendance is confirmed in each lecture by signing the attendance list. Participants are responsible for confirming their attendance. Registration for the written exam is automatic if you have attended the lecture series in full; you will receive an email with information about the exam a few days before the exam.
• Successful participation in the lecture series is a prerequisite for admission to the basic module "Animal Experimental Techniques".
• After successful participation in the lecture series and the basic module, a certificate will be issued as proof of the acquired expertise.

Current information on the lecture series "Fundamentals of Laboratory Animal Science"

You will receive the current lecture notes in PDF format by e-mail at the beginning of the lecture series to help you prepare for and follow up on the course material.

To participate in the lecture series, please register here: Please register for the lectures here!
All registrations will be accepted, there is no limit to the number of participants.

In the winter semester 25/26, the lectures will take place on the dates indicated from 17:00 - 18:30.
The written exam starts at 14:00.

Date Day HS Title of the course

16.10.2025 Thu G Introduction to animal welfare law
23.10.2025 Thu G Ethics in animal experimentation
30.10.2025 Thu G Biology of the most important laboratory animal species
06.11.2025 Thu G Husbandry and labeling of laboratory animals
13.11.2025 Thu G Species-specific handling and application methods
20.11.2025 Thu G Blood collection and humane killing of laboratory animals Experimental animals
27.11.2025 Thu G Preoperative care, anesthesia, basics of surgical work
04.12.2025 Thu G Postoperative care, pain recognition and therapy
11.12.2025 Thu G Breeding and genetics of laboratory rodents
18.12.2025 Thu G Hygiene management and health monitoring
08.01.2026 Thu G 3R concept and practical implementation
15.01.2026 Thu G Planning and evaluation of animal experiments
22.01.2026 Thu D Written exam

Subject to change without notice.

Guests are welcome.

The lectureLecture notes published on the intranetserve as a learning aid, but do not replace attendance at the lecture. The number of participants is not limited.

The access data for the lecture notes will be announced on the first day of the lecture

The lectures will take place on the specified dates on Thursdays from 17:00 to 18:30.
The written exam starts at 14:00.

The lecture "Basics in Laboratory animal Science" and practical course "Basic Laboratory Animal Module" is for the persons involved in use of animals for scientific purposes to achieve competence in the sense of animal welfare and according to the German Animal Welfare Law (TierSchG §7).

The local authority (LAVES) will provide a "certificate of exemption" only after successful attention of both theoretical and practical course.

Theoretical module:
The 3-day theoretical module "Basics in Laboratory Animal Science" includes following topics: Legal aspects (including national legislation), basics in anatomy and physiology of different laboratory animal species, application of substances, anesthesia, operation and perioperative care, blood collection, euthanasia, basics in genetics, nomenclature and breeding management, husbandry, labeling, health monitoring and hygienic requirements. Learning outcome will be assessed by a written exam.
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Current information about the lecture "Basics in Laboratory Animal Science"

Learning material in PDF format will be provided at the beginning of the lecture by email.

For further information about the procedure and to gain access to the lectures please register here:

A few days before course start you will receive an email with the session url

• Please register for the lectures and the exam here!

User data will be announced during the first lecture

Dates for theoretical module "Basics in Laboratory Animal Science"

TIME-COURSE TITLE

Lecture hall M Tuesday, 04 Nov 2025
09:00-09:10 Introduction
09:10-10:40 German animal welfare regulations
10:40-10:50 Break
10:50-11:50 Ethics of animal use in research
11:50-12:45 Lunch Break
12:45-14:15 Basic biology of laboratory animals
14:15-14:20 Break
14:20-15:35 Maintainance and labeling of laboratory animals
15:35-15:45 Break
15:45-17:00 Species-specific handling and methods for application

Lecture hall M Wednesday, 05 Nov 2025
09:00-10:15 Blood sampling and humane killing in laboratory animals
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 Preoperative care, anaesthesia and surgical interventions
12:00-13:00 Lunch Break
13:00-14:20 Postoperative care, pain recognition and therapy
14:20-14:30 Break
14:30-16:00 Health monitoring

Lecture hall M Thursday, 06 Nov 2025
09:00-10:00 Genetics and nomenclature of laboratory rodents
10:00-10:05 Break
10:05-11:05 3R-concept and applications
11:05-11:15 Break
11:15-12:30 Design and planning of animal experiments
12:30-12:45 Introduction to Q-Exam (exam preparation)

Subject to change!

Building J2
Lecture hall D Thursday, 20.11.2025
14:00 - 15:00 written exam

Guests are welcome

This lecture is for:

Students on the Biology (Bsc) study programmes and is offered as part of the elective module Molecular Genetics. The lecture is followed by an internship