Veterinary Physiotherapy

This undergraduate programme is accredited by the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) . The course will provide the knowledge and skills for you to become a veterinary services professional and work closely with veterinary surgeons. Physiotherapy following veterinary referral can help animals recover from a variety of conditions such as back pain, sprains, strains, fractures and sporting injuries. It can also be used following orthopaedic, neurological or general surgery, as well as to improve biomechanics and athletic ability. As such its use within the veterinary field is increasing. Animals can undergo a wide range of treatments including manual techniques, electrotherapies and exercise therapy.

Duration: 4 years (full-time).

Periods of placement will now integrate into all four years of the course. There will be two x two week work experience type placements in first and second year, and then two four week placements plus two four week internal clinical rotations in the third and fourth year.