Veterinary Physiotherapy
Hartpury UniversityVeterinary Physiotherapy PgDip is a postgraduate degree at Hartpury University, based in Gloucester, taught part-time over 2 years.
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:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Gloucester
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Gloucester
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ