Acquire hands-on skills in animal therapy, including techniques like massage therapy and patient assessment skills, while working with both equine and canine patients.
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Writtle is the perfect place to get hands-on experience, with the campus being home to dedicated canine and equine therapy centres, a small animal unit and a working farm.
You’ll learn from an experienced team of tutors including veterinary surgeons, nutrition and behaviour specialists, biomechanists, and staff qualified in veterinary physiotherapy, massage and myofascial release. After graduating you’ll be able to apply for membership of the Animal Health Professions’ Register (AHPR).
You may have the opportunity to move on to the MVetPhys Veterinary Physiotherapy course at the end of your first year. To do this, you’ll need to achieve a 50% overall stage average and get a pass in both the equine and canine OSPE (practical exams).
Our three-year degree course is accredited by the Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR). As a graduate, you'll be able to apply for membership of the Register.
I chose Writtle because of the wide range of facilities and resources available ... The lecturers all have experience in the field they teach. This gives you a real insight into the industry.
You'll be ready to work as an equine or canine massage therapist or explore career paths in related industries. You can register with the Animal Health Professions' Register.
Students who complete the first year of their Animal Therapy degree to a high standard may have the opportunity to transfer to our MVetPhys Veterinary Physiotherapy integrated Masters degree. This four-year course qualifies you to work as a veterinary physiotherapist.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Animal Welfare and Conservation. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Students challenge traditional definitions and perspectives on caring for horses and dogs, reconstructing this knowledge into a comprehensive, holistic understanding.
Concentrating on mammals, especially dogs and horses, you’ll delve into anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and biomechanics, with opportunities to work with live animals.
You’ll examine animal behaviour and motivation, along with essential factors influencing horse training, such as saddle fit and farriery.
Your studies will also include nutrition, exercise, health sciences, preventative medicine and pain management—and sports medicine to understand the types of injuries commonly faced by horses and dogs. You’ll learn various manual therapeutic techniques aimed at improving animal welfare and quality of life.
Additionally, you’ll explore the ethics of animal use and develop skills for the workplace, such as research, teamwork, and business management.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
Our highly qualified teaching team includes experienced veterinary physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons.
Associate Professor
Demonstrator in Veterinary Physiotherapy
Senior Lecturer
Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy
As an Animal Therapy student, you'll benefit from:
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