(BSc top-up) Animal Therapy and Rehabilitation Program By Oxford Brookes University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Veterinary ScienceMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The one-year BSc (top-up) in Animal Therapy and Rehabilitation course is aimed at people who wish to upgrade a Level 5 qualification in animal therapy studies, such as the FdSc in Animal Therapy and Rehabilitation, to a BSc (Hons) qualification.  This course will allow you to develop and expand on your scientific knowledge of animal therapy and rehabilitation, alongside practical application of this knowledge within animal therapy industries.  The focus is on canines but includes a range of other small and large species. Within this course there are opportunities to develop your academic skills, through critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary research.  You may also acquire an accredited Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy.
Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal therapy industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. 
 
This course is taught at Witney College, at the Common Leys Campus. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus

Program overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The one-year BSc (top-up) in Animal Therapy and Rehabilitation course is aimed at people who wish to upgrade a Level 5 qualification in animal therapy studies, such as the FdSc in Animal Therapy and Rehabilitation, to a BSc (Hons) qualification.  This course will allow you to develop and expand on your scientific knowledge of animal therapy and rehabilitation, alongside practical application of this knowledge within animal therapy industries.  The focus is on canines but includes a range of other small and large species. Within this course there are opportunities to develop your academic skills, through critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary research.  You may also acquire an accredited Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy.
Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal therapy industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. 
 
This course is taught at Witney College, at the Common Leys Campus. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
Students will usually have achieved an average grade (GPA) of 55% in Fd(Sc) Animal Behaviour and Welfare or an equivalent relevant animal related level 5 qualification of 240 CAT points, subject to individual credit rating by Oxford Brookes
30 Jun 2023
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

7,570 GBP
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International Students

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