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XXXVIIIth Term Laboratory Animals Application and Ethics Course
14 April 2026 | 15:24
XXXVIIIth Term

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.

Course and Practice Information

Theoretical Courses: They will be conducted online in cooperation with GUDAM and Gazi University Distance Education Center (GUZEM).

Practical Courses and Exam: They will be held at the Gazi University Laboratory Animals Breeding and Experimental Research Center.

Fee and Quota

Category A: 8,500.00 TL VAT Included

Quota is limited. Early application is recommended.

Registration Information

Registration procedures will be carried out through the Trainings section on the website of Gazi University Distance Education Center (GUZEM).

Registration Information Phone: 0312 202 82 00

For Detailed Information: 0312 202 47 53 (GUDAM)

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