Entry requirements

Academic

Applicants should have at least a 2:1 in BSc (hons) Physiotherapy, registered with the Health Care and Professions Council as well as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. By the time of enrolment, students need to be a category B member of ACPAT. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Non-academic

A minimum of one-year postgraduate experience of working as a human physiotherapist is desirable but not essential.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course is for those who have completed a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree and who want to qualify as an animal physiotherapist. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), successful completion will enable you to register as a professional practitioner with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) and the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP).

We provide the ideal environment for your training, with specialist expertise in canine and equine veterinary physiotherapy, as well as health, welfare, behavior and performance.

You’ll benefit from access to real-world cases and technologies in our canine and equine therapy centres, as well as laboratories kitted out with the latest scientific equipment.

Modules cover a diverse range of animal physiotherapy topics, plus research skills and business management. The course includes work placements and guest lectures from veterinary practices and surgeons, as well as qualified ACPAT canine and equine physiotherapists.

The course is delivered on a part-time basis, via block delivery to help fit around work or other commitments.

Information for international students

Applicants will be considered from outside the UK but must have achieved a BSc (hons) Physiotherapy and be a member of their country’s professional Physiotherapy body (association/society). In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 7.0 or equivalent is required.

Please read the entry requirements for your country and contact our admissions team if you have any questions.

Fees and funding

Please visit our student finance page for information on tuition fees and student loans, as well as non-repayable grants, bursaries and scholarships, eligible to different groups, to support with study costs.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
part time
36 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
PGDip
part time
24 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Admissions
Email: Postgraduate@hartpury.ac.uk

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