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University Biomedical Services (UBS)

 

This course is suitable for service technicians and support staff working within animal facilities, especially those striving for career progression.

Content includes:

  • the importance of the role
  • why maintaining barriers is essential
  • disinfection and sterilisation
  • ethics of working within the animal research industry
  • health & safety

Information is provided by:

  • Zoom or in person sessions with opportunity for discussion
  • scenario-based workshops
  • knowledge and idea sharing

 

The full cost of this course is £136.96 for external applicants and £130.87 for internal applicants. Please raise a purchase order to University Biomedical Services. Alternatively, contact ubstraining@admin.cam.ac.uk for a link to pay by card.

 

Month Deadline Access to the online course material Format Live session
2026        
October 13th October 14th October Online 29th October
2027        
May 12th May 13th May Online 27th May

 

Cancellation fees

Cancellation fees  
Cancellation fee if cancelled within 2 weeks prior to the course date 25% of course fee
Cancellation fee if cancelled within 1 week prior to the course date 50% of course fee
Cancellation fee if cancelled after the application course date Full course fee

 

 

 

 

 

Title Link Last Updated
Service and Support Staff Development Course Poster Poster 04/02/2026
Service and Support Staff Development Course Application Form Application Form 04/02/2026