Laboratory Animals Application and Ethics Course

02 - 11 June 2026

Purpose of the Course

The purpose of this program is to ensure that individuals who will take part in fundamental activities such as scientific research, testing, healthcare practices, education, and publication involving laboratory animals are qualified to apply ethical standards related to the methods and materials to be used and to work in accordance with ethical principles.

Program Content

Researchers in Category A will be provided with training on the legislation and ethical rules to be followed while working with laboratory animals, as well as on the animals’ anatomy, physiology, histology, and biochemical characteristics.

In addition, information on diseases, care and feeding, cleaning, reproduction, basic and special study models, and the methods applied in experiments will be covered both theoretically and practically.

During the course, mice, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits will be used.

Training Duration

Total Duration: 10 days
Theoretical Training: 40 hours (online)
Practical Training: 35 hours
Total: 75 hours

Participation and Success Requirements

Attendance to at least 80% of the courses is mandatory.
A minimum score of 70 out of 100 must be obtained from both the theoretical and practical exams.
Participants who are successful will be awarded a Laboratory Animal Use Certificate.

Who Can Participate?

Researchers, academic staff, and health technicians who wish to conduct education, research, practice, and testing using laboratory animals, or who contribute to these processes by handling and observing laboratory animals, may participate in the course.