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Veterinary Physiotherapy

Start or develop your career as a veterinary physiotherapist with our undergraduate and postgraduate courses at ARU Writtle. Gain valuable skills and experience working with large and companion animals, with a focus on horses and dogs.

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As a student on one of our accredited veterinary physiotherapy courses, you'll learn from highly qualified and experienced veterinary physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons whose expertise includes hands-on therapies, electrotherapies, biomechanics, sports medicine, anatomy, physiology, rehabilitation, remedial exercise programmes and more.

Undergraduate courses – available in Clearing

Postgraduate courses

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Hands-on learning

Study veterinary physiotherapy at ARU Writtle and:

  • use specialist campus facilities including our equine and canine therapy centres
  • explore therapeutic techniques, exercise, sports medicine and rehabilitation
  • learn from experienced veterinary surgeons and physiotherapists
  • gain valuable experience on clinical placements.

Get in touch

If you're thinking about applying to ARU or have questions about your application, contact us:

Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (Please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training)
Friday 9am-4.30pm

Lordship Road
Writtle CM1 3RR
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