Postgraduate certificate and Diploma courses in laboratory animal science
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Owner/Developer: Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo (UCFM)
| Country: |
Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Locations: |
Sri Lanka |
| City: |
Colombo |
| Description: | These two postgraduate courses are module based to impart necessary knowledge and skills in laboratory animal science. Duration of the Certificate course is 6 months and Diploma for 1 year which includes a 6 months short project. In-class teaching/learning for both certificate and diploma are same using different teaching/learning methods i.e. lectures, groups discussions, self-learning, on-line discussion platforms and practical sessions. 20 credits are allocated for the certificate and 26 for the diploma. These two courses are recognized by the university grants commission of Sri Lanka. |
| References: | History and developments in laboratory animal science in Sri Lanka Gunatilake M Journal of Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, 2018;1:3-6. |
| Format: |
Computer assisted learning, Hands-on training, Lecture, Other |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Access: |
Fee-based, In-house training |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical, Other |
| Duration: |
Certificate- 6 months, Diploma-12 months |
| Group size: |
40.0 |
| Frequency: |
Recurrent event |
| Prerequisites: |
Basic Degree in identified disciplines |
| Target audience: |
Students, Researchers, Scientific officers / Project managers, Professionals (e.g. veterinarians) |
| Target sectors: |
Academia, Governmental bodies |
| Educational level: |
University (Bachelor) |
| 3rs relevance: |
Refinement, Reduction, Replacement |
| Topics covered: |
Models of animals (e.g. mannequins, simulators, cadavers), Designing procedures and projects, Taking care of animals, In vitro methods, Ethics, Legislative aspects, Other |
| 3rs coverage: |
Partial coverage (e.g. a module) |
| Species covered: |
Rodents, Lagomorphs, Mice (Mus musculus), Rats (Rattus norvegicus), Guinea-Pigs (Cavia porcellus), Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus [Syrian] & cricetulus griseus [Chinese]), Hamsters, Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), Zebrafish (Danio rerio) |
| Course level on animal species: |
Advanced course |
| Legislative framework: |
Test guidelines (OECD, ISO, etc.), Other |
| Learning outcome: |
Higher order learning outcomes as per the Sri Lanka qualifications framework document |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka |
| Qualification received: |
PGCert or PGDip |
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