A horses right leg being manoeuvred by a student Veterinary Physiotherapist
MVetPhys

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.

As a graduate of our industry-renowned Level 7 (Masters) program, you'll unlock a wealth of career opportunities in the ever-evolving veterinary industry. From self-employment to positions in veterinary practices, referral centres, charities, industry manufacturers, research and management roles, the possibilities are vast. You might even return to academia as a lecturer or explore other postgraduate pathways.

But graduation doesn't have to be the end of your journey with us! Consider continuing your studies at ARU with a research program and take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship for a 20% discount on your fees!

Accredited course

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.

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Why ARU?
  • Study on a course that allows access directly to RAMP and AHPR professional registers

  • Learn from highly-qualified Veterinary Physiotherapists and Veterinary Surgeons, many of who have teaching qualifications.whom are also certified educators

  • Learn and immerse yourself in our state-of-the-art equine facilities, featuring an expansive equine yard, an underwater treadmill, indoor schools, and therapy barns designed to treat a variety of equine patients!

  • Master your canine skills at our brand-new Canine Centre—a commercially operated facility featuring two underwater treadmills and a hydrotherapy pool!

  • Join an innovative four-year qualification enabling you to progress directly onto a masters after three years

  • Get hands-on experience treating real patients in our commercial facilities, offering 1,900 appointments yearly—an educational journey unlike any other!

Course options

Course options

Key facts

Looking for different course options?

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

Year 1
  • Introduction to Veterinary Physiotherapy (30 credits)
  • Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
  • Functional Anatomy (15 credits)
  • Human-Animal Interaction (15 credits)
  • Saddle Fit and Farriery (15 credits)
  • Ethics of Animal Use (15 credits)
  • Canine and Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
  • Into ARU
Year 2
  • Research Methods (15 credits)
  • Applied Anatomy (15 credits)
  • Animal Therapeutic Techniques (15 credits)
  • Rehabilitation and Performance (15 credits)
  • Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
  • Animal Health Science (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Animal Biomechanics (15 credits)
  • Working in a Multidisciplinary Team (15 credits)
Year 3
  • Capstone Project (30 credits)
  • Massage Therapy and Remedial Exercise (30 credits)
  • Animals in Motion (15 credits)
  • Sports Medicine (15 credits)
  • Business and Client Management (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Pathophysiology (15 credits)
Year 4
  • Comparative Anatomy, Biomechanics Injury and Disease (15 credits)
  • Advanced Physiotherapeutic Techniques (15 credits)
  • Clinical Practice for Veterinary Physiotherapists (30 credits)
  • Taught Masters Degree - Dissertation (MVetPhys) (60 credits)
Module details

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.

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.

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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.

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