Veterinary Physiotherapy
Explore and learn a diverse array of subjects—from hands-on therapies and electrotherapies to biomechanics and rehabilitation—with our acclaimed, industry-recognized Integrated Masters program, designed to elevate your career in a rapidly evolving industry.
Our four-year course includes a year of Masters-level study, leading to the MVetPhys qualification. It’s the first MVetPhys in the UK accredited by the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP).
As a student in Writtle, you’ll get practical, hands-on experience in specialist facilities including our equine and canine therapy centres.
Your studies will involve both large and companion animals, with a particular focus on horses and dogs.
You'll be taught by highly qualified and experienced veterinary physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons.
Our veterinary surgeons help to teach subjects such as anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Meanwhile, our veterinary physiotherapists, who have extensive experience in equine hydrotherapy and canine rehabilitation, will be lecturing in rehabilitation, remedial exercise programmes and electrotherapy.
As a graduate, you can apply to be a fully registered veterinary physiotherapist.
You’ll also be able to join the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) and the Animal Health Professions' Register (AHPR).
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Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and paying for university
Facilities
Use specialist campus facilities including our equine and canine therapy centres where you can explore therapeutic techniques, exercise, sports medicine and rehabilitation.
You’ll also be able to make full use of facilities including extensive library and IT resources and access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Accreditation
Accredited by RAMP and AHPR
Our course is accredited by the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) and the Animal Health Professions' Register (AHPR). It allows direct entry onto both registers when you graduate.
Lecturers
Our veterinary surgeons help to teach subjects such as anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Meanwhile, our veterinary physiotherapists, who have extensive experience in equine hydrotherapy and canine rehabilitation, will be lecturing in rehabilitation, remedial exercise programmes and electrotherapy.
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Robin GillHead of Veterinary Physiotherapy
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Dr Roberta BlakeAssociate Professor
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Hope JamesonSenior Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy
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Megan BlissSenior Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy
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Jade TerrySenior Lecturer
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Amber-Jane MasonLecturer
Careers
As a graduate of our MVetPhys degree, you'll be ready to work as a veterinary physiotherapist.
You'll be eligible for direct access to the Animal Health Professions' Register (AHPR), and direct entry onto the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP).
Having a Level 7 (Masters) qualification also opens up other career possibilities, for example you might return to academia as a lecturer, undertake a research programme, or explore other roles that require a postgraduate qualification.
Apply now for Veterinary Physiotherapy
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