Course Overview

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons and nurses within vet practices and hospitals to treat animals. In addition, several physiotherapists work closely with the equine sports industry within racing or other sporting disciplines. Others work independently, setting up their businesses and working with horse and dog owners. Physiotherapy following veterinary referral can help animals recover from various conditions, such as back pain, sprains, strains, fractures and sporting injuries. It can also be used following orthopaedic, neurological or general surgery and improve biomechanics and athletic ability.

As such, its use within the veterinary field is increasing. Animals can undergo various treatments, including manual techniques, electrotherapies and exercise therapy. Teaching may consist of formal lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical exercises, laboratory sessions, study visits, clinics or guest speakers. As the course is highly vocational, there are many valuable skills to be learnt and honed in the fourth year's clinics. In addition to the taught sessions, you will be expected to undertake further study in your own time, complete tutorial exercises and written assignments, and, if required, prepare for an exam.

General Eligibility

• Offers tend to be in the region of BBB.

• Students should typically be studying three subjects at the A2 level to be considered.

• Biology/Human Biology in grade B is an essential requirement.

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C, including English Language, Maths and Science, typically taken in one sitting.

• General Studies and Critical Thinking are encouraged but not included in the grades required.

• All applicants who receive an offer must have at least four weeks of hands-on experience working with horses and dogs (two weeks with each), completed by July. We will only consider work experience that has occurred two years immediately before the course start date to ensure that you have recent experience with the most up-to-date practices and procedures.

• Applicants with other qualifications will be considered individually. Still, those with vocational level 3 qualifications (including Access and BTEC courses) will be required to have 5 GCSEs at grade A or above, including Maths, English and Science.

• Applicants can expect to receive offers including specific grades in specific subjects (for example, a B or C at A level or an M or D for BTEC modules)

• Essential Skills (and other level 2 variants) and First Certificates/Diplomas are not accepted in place of GCSE passes.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic *

  6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in any component)