1. Competence profile for the programme
After completing the programme, the Master of Laboratory Animal Science must as a minimum,
be able to demonstrate the following competences in the compulsory courses and subject areas of
discipline. After completion of the programme, the Master of Laboratory Animal Science should
be able to:
Knowledge
Understanding the biological basis for the breeding and maintenance of laboratory animals as
well as performing experiments on these, including nutrition and physiology of laboratory
animals, genetics and reproduction, health – and control and protection of health – as well as
ethology and animal welfare.
Understand the ethical and legal basis for animal experiments.
Understand the scientific methods used when performing animal experiments.
Skills
Use relevant scientific principles to supervise, plan and perform animal experiments as well as to
breed and maintain laboratory animals, including aspects such as finances, the construction of
facilities, animal welfare, quality, health and environmental conditions.
Critically review relevant scientific literature.
Take part in the development and implementation of new methods in laboratory animal units.
Competences.
Perform experiments and obtain independent permission to perform animal experiments in the
EU.
Be a responsible manager or animal welfare officer according to “Guidelines for category D
education” drawn up by Federation of European Laboratory Animal Association.
Take responsibility for all animal, human and physical resources in a laboratory animal unit.
Take precautions to secure the health and welfare of the laboratory animals.
Provide advice and guidance as well as assistance to researchers in questions related to
laboratory animals.
Provide practical support to projects using laboratory animals.
Ensure compliance of relevant legislation in connection with animal experiments and other
maintenance and breeding of laboratory animals.

2. Be responsible for the internal and external educational programmes of laboratory animal unit in
relation to adhering to principles of the Three Rs.
Take an active part in the development of innovative concepts for human use of laboratory
animals and carry out research within the field of Laboratory Animal Science and welfare.