Veterinary Physiotherapy - MSc

Program Overview

The Animal Physiotherapy program focuses on the rehabilitation of animals, particularly equine and canine patients. Accredited by the Animal Health Professions' Register, it combines practical animal sessions, laboratory practicals, clinical observations, and external placements. Upon graduating, students can pursue careers as animal physiotherapists, practice owners, researchers, or in other related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Core modules:
• Biomechanics and Gait Evaluation
• Advanced Functional Anatomy
• Pathophysiology of Injury and Disease
• Core modules:
• Physiotherapeutic Techniques and Clinical Skills
• Rehabilitation and Remedial Exercise
• Clinical Practice for Veterinary Physiotherapists
• Year 3:
• Focus on dissertation
• Free to organize own study time

Teaching:

• Practical animal sessions covering surface anatomy, individual animal assessments, therapeutic interventions, and animal handling skills
• Laboratory practicals
• Clinical observation day in Year 1
• Ten clinical placement days in Year 2, eight on campus and two external

Careers:

• Support veterinary surgeons in the rehabilitation of a variety of species, with a focus on equine and canine patients
• Senior or specialist physiotherapist
• Set up own animal physiotherapy practice
• Move into research

Other:

• Accredited by the Animal Health Professions' Register (AHPR)
• Recognized by the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP)
• Hands-on learning
• Outstanding student support

Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25) £13,900 UK students starting 2024/25 (part-time, total cost) For UK students starting in 2024-25 the fees are £5,709 in Year 1, £5,709 in Year 2, and £2,482 in Year 3. For international students starting in 2024-25 the fees are £7,826 in Year 1, £7,826 in Year 2, and £3,390 in Year 3.