Veterinary Physiotherapy

Hartpury University
Postgraduate PgDip Part-time 2 Years Business and management studiesEvents managementAgriculture and related sciences

About this course

This course is ideal for those who have completed a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree and who want to qualify as an animal physiotherapist. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP), successful completion will enable you to register as a professional practitioner with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) and the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP).

We provide the ideal environment for your training, with specialist expertise in canine and equine veterinary physiotherapy, as well as health, welfare, behavior and performance.

You’ll benefit from access to real-world cases and technologies in our canine and equine therapy centres, as well as laboratories kitted out with the latest scientific equipment.

Compulsory and optional modules cover a diverse range of animal physiotherapy topics, plus research skills and business management. The course includes work placements and guest lectures from veterinary practices and surgeons, as well as qualified ACPAT canine and equine physiotherapists.

The course is delivered on a part-time basis, via block delivery to help fit around work or other commitments.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy-accredited The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. On completion of your second year, you’ll be eligible to upgrade from a Category B to a Category A member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) as well as the Register for Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP).

You’ll need to maintain your ACPAT membership for the duration of your animal physiotherapy practice in the UK. Please visit www.acpat.org for the latest information, including costs.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Gloucester

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Gloucester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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1139 Functional managers and directors
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
3111 Laboratory technicians
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Gloucester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Events management, Agriculture and related sciences