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

Programme overview

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 part-time version is delivered primarily online, except for practical training on placement.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: Veterinary Postgraduate Unit | Duration: PgDip 2 years part-time; MSc research project in an additional year of part-time study | Study mode: part-time (primarily online, with practical training on placement) | 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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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (or equivalent); one year’s recent experience working as a physiotherapist; references from a veterinarian and a physiotherapist; prior experience with horses and dogs. Non-native English speakers need IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,780 for the whole programme (2026/27). MSc part-time, total over 2-3 years; PgDip part-time £10,990 over 2 years Source

International applicants: GBP 15,980 for the whole programme (2026/27). MSc part-time, total over 2-3 years; PgDip part-time £13,190 over 2 years; optional practical weeks in Australia cost extra Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: PgDip 2 years part-time; MSc research project in an additional year of part-time study

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