MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Develop advanced veterinary physiotherapy skills to optimise performance, support rehabilitation, and improve animal welfare. Advance your expertise in veterinary physiotherapy with this flexible, part-time MSc designed for graduates and animal health professionals. Delivered over three years through blended learning and residential weekends, you'll develop advanced clinical reasoning, rehabilitation and therapeutic skills for horses and dogs.

Duration: 3 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Combine advanced scientific knowledge with practical clinical skills. You'll explore comparative anatomy, biomechanics, pathology and rehabilitation, developing the knowledge needed to assess and treat a range of equine and canine conditions. Year 1: Animal Structure, Function and Pathology, Academic and Professional Development for Future Success. Year 2: Advancing Clinical Skills and Professional Development, Advanced Therapy, Manual and Electrophysical Agents and Exercise Prescription. Year 3: Major Project.

Career pathways

[This is] an outstanding course with substantial hands-on clinic time led by engaging lecturers. Drawing from their own veterinary physiotherapy practices, they add incredible depth to a rewarding course that means I now get to do my dream job!

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree with honours in a related subject and at a minimum final classification of Lower Second (2:2). Evidence of work experience hours totalling 100 hours, with 50 hours for Equine and 50 for Canine. To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,940 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (total cost) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=p1315

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