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MSci Veterinary Physiotherapy at Harper Adams University

Harper Adams University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This course will allow you to qualify as Veterinary Physiotherapist in general practice, or with a specialism in the treatment of horses or dogs, depending on your chosen pathway in the final year of study.

Department: Veterinary Sciences and Professions  |  Duration: Four years  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Personal and Professional Skills, Behaviour, Ethics and Welfare of the Veterinary Physiotherapy Patient, Introduction to Veterinary Physiotherapy, Animal Handling and Management, Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, Hydrotherapy. Year 2: Locomotor Biomechanics, Physiotherapeutic Techniques, Veterinary Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Veterinary Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders, Development of Skills for the Veterinary Professional, Rehabilitative and Conditioning Exercises. Year 3: Small Animal Clinical Practice, Professional Practice, Research Skills and Review project, Large Animal Clinical Practice. Year 4: Veterinary Physiotherapy specialism-related options:, Masters Research Project.

Career pathways

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons and nurses within vet practices and hospitals in the treatment of animals. A number of physiotherapists work closely with the equine sports industry within racing or other sporting disciplines.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120 - 168 UCAS Tariff Points; Work experience: A minimum of 2 weeks (10 days) work experience carried out since July 2025, is required. This should comprise at least 5 days in a canine practice and 5 days in an equine practice.; GCE A Levels: grades BBB or equivalent. A2 Science is mandatory with one subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education.; Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: D*D*D. (1080 GLH) This must be in a Science subject area and we do not accept Equine Management or Equine Science versions of this qualification.; City & Guilds Advanced Extended Technical Diploma: D*D*D. (1080 GLH) For the Animal Management course we require the following modules to be taken: Fundamentals of Science, Chemistry for Biological Technicians, Cell Biology and Genetics, and Biochemistry and Microbiology. We do not accept Equine Management or Equine Science versions of this qualification.; T-Level: Animal Care and Management - Merit, including the 'Animal Management and Science' optional specialism.; Scottish Highers: AABB to include a Science at grade A from one subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education; Irish Leaving Certificate: Four H2 to include a Science at H2 from one subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education.; GCSEs: Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK/ROI/Isle of Man/Channel Islands fee 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,840 a year (2027/28). EU/EEA/Swiss and overseas full-time fee 2027/28. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: Four years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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