CAREiN - a Course in Animal Research in Norway
CAREiN is a laboratory animal science course that covers the theoretical requirements for training for functions to the use of rodents, pigs, and model fish in research. This course is a collaboration between the universities in Oslo, Trondheim, Tromsø and Bergen. On these pages you can read more about the course and how to apply for admission. The sad part? CAREiN is online, so you will not have to travel to Bergen.
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How do I get admission to CAREiN?
These are the ways to apply for admission to the theoretical part of CAREiN. Please choose the option that fits your backrground:
- I am a master's or PhD student from an educational institution in Norway
- Then you can apply via Søknadsweb. (Look for Course in Animal Research in Norway)
- Important practical details in Søkerguide at the bottom of the page (in Dokumenter).
I am employed at an educational institution in Norway.
- You can then apply for a place in the CAREiN course as a visiting student via Hospitantstudierett.
- Employees must pay the UiB semester fee.
- I have completed my education or work for a private company
- Then you must apply for admission as part of your continuing and further education.
- You can read more about the documentation requirements, price, and similar information here: CareIn - kurs i forsøksdyrlære | UiB (norwegian only).
Appication deadline
- For CAREiN in the autumn: 1 August
- For CAREiN in the spring: 1 December
- The dealines are absolute
- You can expect an anwer couple weeks after the dealine
About CAREiN
- The main goal of the course is to ensure the ethical and humane use of animals in research, and the design of animal studies that ensure the collection of informative, objective, and reproducible data from conducted animal experiments.
- The course covers the species groups of rodents, pigs, and model fish (e.g., zebrafish, medaka) when used as model organisms in biomedical research. Adequate training is required by Norwegian law for personnel who plan and/or conduct animal experiments in Norway.
- The course meets the theoretical training requirements for functions A, B, and D according to the EU Commission's framework for education and training.
- The course is offered each semester.
- The teaching is web-based, online, but with mandatory instruction. You must allocate time to participate in mandatory digital instruction that takes place at specific times.
- The course is in English
The form of assessment is a home exam. Please refer to the course description for more information, including mandatory teaching activities.: Course in Animal Research in Norway, Laboratory animals, theoretical, Function A,B, and D | University of Bergen (uib.no)
Admission requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, as well as being a student in a relevant master’s or doctoral program.
Or for external applicants:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree and documented need from the employer/supervisor. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from abroad/outside Norway must upload transcripts with all attachments.
Avoid rejection, remember documentation
- You must attach documentation that shows you meet the admission requirements when you apply.
- Examples of this can include a copy of the admission letter to a master’s or doctoral program, a statement from a supervisor, employer, or similar
- Applications without documentation will be rejected.
Course overview
| Course Week | Spring | Fall |
| Start | Wednesday, Week 2 | Wednesday, Week 34 |
| Module 1–4 | Wednesday, Week 4 | Wednesday, Week 36 |
| Voluntary Q&A. Mandatory TBL | Voluntary Q&A. Mandatory TBL | |
| Module 5–7 | Wednesday, Week 5 | Wednesday, Week 37 |
| TBL | TBL | |
| Module 9–11 | Wednesday, Week 6 | Wednesday, Week 38 |
| Mandatory group work + TBL | Mandatory group work + TBL | |
| Module 20–22 | Wednesday, Week 8 | Wednesday, Week 40 |
| Mandatory group work + TBL | Mandatory group work + TBL | |
| MCQ | Monday, Week 9 | Monday, Week 41 |
| Home exam published on Tuesday | Home exam published on Tuesday | |
| Exam Submission | Tuesday, Week 11 | Tuesday, Week 43 |
| Grading Deadline | Tuesday, Week 14 | Tuesday, Week 46 |
*Calendar subject to change. Always check the semester schedule.
Course description
Please read the course description for more information on mandatory teaching activities: course description
You also need practical training
This course is theoretical, remember that you also need practical training
Please note that to perform procedures on animals (functions A and D), one must also complete practical training accordingly. Modules covering practical training is not part of the theoretical CAREIN at UiB but is offered as separate courses by the different universities.
Below you find links to training offered at institutions in the CAREIN network:
