Master courses

Better science with less animal experimentation
The main goal of this course is to foster critical thinking about the processes involved in developing alternatives to animal use in science. It focuses on the creation of animal-free in vitro and in silico models, emphasizing the advantages of using human-derived materials. This course is open to students from Utrecht University (UU), Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), and Wageningen University & Research (WUR).
Course RAT Challenge: Animal-free Strategies in Food Safety & Nutrition
In this course we’ll create solutions that replace animal testing in food safety and nutrition. This course is a collaboration between Wageningen University & Research, TU Eindhoven, Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht.
Change Management in Animal Testing (Free) Innovations (in Dutch)
This two-year part-time Master's program provides (experienced) professionals with opportunities to grow or take on a new challenge within their own organization. The program is specifically designed for professionals who want to play a key role in the transition to animal testing-free innovations.
During the program, students work on practice-oriented case studies, directly linked to relevant issues, often in consultation with their employer or client. As a result, this program not only delivers knowledge but also immediately applicable solutions that contribute to scientific progress and societal value. The supporting curriculum focuses on developing academic, strategic, and personal competencies.