PGDip / MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy (full-time) at University of Liverpool

A specialist programme for Chartered Physiotherapists who wish to translate their knowledge and skills developed on humans into practice on animals. The programme is recognised by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) as an upgrading route for Category A membership. The full-time version requires study on campus in the UK.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences  |  Department: Veterinary Postgraduate Unit  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six taught modules: Principles of Veterinary Physiotherapy & Approach to the Animal Patient; Anatomy & Biomechanics for the Veterinary Physiotherapist; Orthopaedics of the Common Domestic Species; Neuromotor System in Performance & Disease; Veterinary Physiotherapy Practice 1; Advanced Veterinary Physiotherapy Practice. The MSc adds a research project; students complete 20 practical days with a clinical educator at Leahurst plus 10 days in veterinary practices.

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