V. Other Study Options

Animal Care Short Course

Admission

The Animal Care Short Course is mandatory for all graduate students who will utilize vertebrate animals in their research and/or who will be teaching assistants in any course involving vertebrate animals. Students must take this course as early as possible in their program and prior to the commencement of work with live animals. In some circumstances, equivalency may be accepted. Students wishing to apply for equivalency should contact the Assistant Director, Animal Care Services.