Program Overview
The Laboratory Animal Science at RWTH Aachen University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Laboratory Animal Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Aachen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Laboratory Animal Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ethics and Legislation in relation to the use of laboratory animals
- Management & Planning of Animal Facilities and Animal Experiments
- Laboratory Animal Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For entry onto the M.Sc. Laboratory Animal Science course applicants must have:
- an initial degree in human or veterinary medicine or from the biological sciences
- a minimum of one years work experience in a relevant field
- English language skills
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact RWTH Aachen University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany
RWTH Aachen University(German:RWTH Aachenor Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, lit. Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University Aachen) is a publicresearch universitylocated...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
