You can expect to study a range of subjects related to animal physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Some of the key topics covered in the veterinary physiotherapy programme include: Anatomy and Physiology of animals, Principles of Physiotherapy, Pathophysiology of Animal Injuries and Conditions, Biomechanics and Gait Analysis, and Clinical Practice and Hands-On Training.
You'll have the opportunity to network with experts, participate in industry placements, and gain valuable practical experience in real-world settings. These industry connections can help you build a strong professional network and enhance your career prospects upon graduation.
We are in the process of gaining accreditation with the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP). RAMP is a voluntary industry regulatory body which maintains a competent national register of professionals who have signed up to take responsibility to attain and maintain gold standards of practice in animal musculoskeletal treatment. Being a registered member of RAMP signifies that an individual has met the required standards of education, training, and professional practice in animal musculoskeletal therapy. This recognition enhances credibility and trust among clients, colleagues, and industry professionals.
- UCAS tariff points | 128-144 UCAS tariff points, to include Biology.
- A Levels | ABB or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include Biology at grade B or above.
- Vocational Awards | DDD in an Extended Diploma in a Science related subject.
- Access | 128 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in Biology.
- International Baccalaureate | 128 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above, including Biology at H5 or above.
- Scottish Highers | 128 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include Higher Biology at grade A or Advanced Higher Biology at grade B or above. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.
- Irish Leaving Certificate | 128 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include Higher Biology at H1.
- T Level | An overall grade of Merit in a Science subject.
Additional Information
Successful students will need to have obtained at least 2 days of work experience with a UK RAMP Veterinary Physiotherapist as well as provide evidence of handling proficiency with horses and small animals.
In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English, Maths and a Science. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level.
We will consider combinations of level three qualifications.
We welcome applications from individuals with equivalent, non-UK qualifications and mature students (over 21). We may interview as part of the application process.
The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 120 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.
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Your support network
You'll benefit from a strong support network from day one to be the best you can be. This will range from your personal tutor and specialist academic support team (our Achievement and Success Centre) to dedicated wellbeing and employability (Innovation, Careers and Enterprise) centres.
Academic support
You’ll have your own personal tutor while you’re here who will support you to succeed in your studies. You’ll also have access to our academic and wellbeing support teams who run regular workshops and one-to-one sessions on campus and online.
Alongside this, we have a comprehensive bank of online study skills resources to help you make the most of your qualification.
Your learning experiences
You'll experience a range of teaching methods to strengthen your digestion of topics, including lectures, workshops and practical sessions, as well as supported work placement learning as part of many courses.
Your career
Each year of your course will be made up of two semesters, within which you’ll study compulsory modules on different industry-focused topics, enabling you to develop your own unique portfolio of knowledge, skills and experience, ready for your career.
The course is taught in English.