36 monthsProgramme duration
23,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Veterinary physiotherapy plays a vital role in helping animals recover or adapt from injury or surgery. Working with vets, owners, and businesses, you'll ensure animals have the best quality of life after they recover.
At Nottingham, our veterinary physiotherapy course is part-time so that you can continue your career while you learn. With an emphasis on hands-on learning with real animals, plus all the theory. We'll ensure you have the skills you need to become a registered veterinary physiotherapist.
Ideal for veterinary nurses and surgeons, musculoskeletal practitioners, as well as other related professions - for example, defence animal trainers.
We do not accept international/EU applications for this course unless the applicant is already domicile in the UK.
At Nottingham, our veterinary physiotherapy course is part-time so that you can continue your career while you learn. With an emphasis on hands-on learning with real animals, plus all the theory. We'll ensure you have the skills you need to become a registered veterinary physiotherapist.
Ideal for veterinary nurses and surgeons, musculoskeletal practitioners, as well as other related professions - for example, defence animal trainers.
We do not accept international/EU applications for this course unless the applicant is already domicile in the UK.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Veterinary physiotherapy plays a vital role in helping animals recover or adapt from injury or surgery. Working with vets, owners, and businesses, you'll ensure animals have the best quality of life after they recover.
At Nottingham, our veterinary physiotherapy course is part-time so that you can continue your career while you learn. With an emphasis on hands-on learning with real animals, plus all the theory. We'll ensure you have the skills you need to become a registered veterinary physiotherapist.
Ideal for veterinary nurses and surgeons, musculoskeletal practitioners, as well as other related professions - for example, defence animal trainers.
We do not accept international/EU applications for this course unless the applicant is already domicile in the UK.
At Nottingham, our veterinary physiotherapy course is part-time so that you can continue your career while you learn. With an emphasis on hands-on learning with real animals, plus all the theory. We'll ensure you have the skills you need to become a registered veterinary physiotherapist.
Ideal for veterinary nurses and surgeons, musculoskeletal practitioners, as well as other related professions - for example, defence animal trainers.
We do not accept international/EU applications for this course unless the applicant is already domicile in the UK.
Admission Requirements
7.5+
2.8+
A 2:2 first degree in an animal science or science subject. Alternatively, we will consider a 2:1 first degree in a BSc non-animal science or a BSc non-science subject.
Animal handling experience
You'll be required to have a good working knowledge of the care, management and handling of dogs and horses. This should amount to at least six weeks of animal handling and general care experience - three with dogs and three with horses. Shadowing of a veterinary physiotherapist is not required at this stage. Additionally, a minimum of five working days in a veterinary practice is required, ideally with a mix of large and small animals. This does not have to be in one block. Owning your own animals will not be sufficient. If you are unsure, please contact us to check whether your animal handling experience is adequate.
Typical examples are working at a stables and working at a kennels. Dog grooming and dog walking, for example, would not be sufficient.
We take into consideration previous work experience, but we do ask that your work experience has ideally taken place in the last 12 months.
Read our guidance for pre-course work experience (.docx)
We have produced a template form with all the details we need about your pre-course work experience. This should be completed by the person supervising you. This form will only be for new experience completed after your original application for the course, which becomes a condition of offer if successful at interview.
We welcome applications from qualified veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, and human physiotherapists.
Animal handling experience
You'll be required to have a good working knowledge of the care, management and handling of dogs and horses. This should amount to at least six weeks of animal handling and general care experience - three with dogs and three with horses. Shadowing of a veterinary physiotherapist is not required at this stage. Additionally, a minimum of five working days in a veterinary practice is required, ideally with a mix of large and small animals. This does not have to be in one block. Owning your own animals will not be sufficient. If you are unsure, please contact us to check whether your animal handling experience is adequate.
Typical examples are working at a stables and working at a kennels. Dog grooming and dog walking, for example, would not be sufficient.
We take into consideration previous work experience, but we do ask that your work experience has ideally taken place in the last 12 months.
Read our guidance for pre-course work experience (.docx)
We have produced a template form with all the details we need about your pre-course work experience. This should be completed by the person supervising you. This form will only be for new experience completed after your original application for the course, which becomes a condition of offer if successful at interview.
We welcome applications from qualified veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, and human physiotherapists.
36 Months
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
15,800 GBP
International
23,000 GBP
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