Program Overview

Veterinary Physiotherapy

Overview

Explore and learn a diverse array of subjects—from hands-on therapies and electrotherapies to biomechanics and rehabilitation—with our acclaimed, industry-recognized Integrated Masters program, designed to elevate your career in a rapidly evolving industry.

Course Options

• 4 years full-time
• Start date: September
• Location: Writtle

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 4 years
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Writtle
• ENTRY: UCAS code: W4F3
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Introduction to Veterinary Physiotherapy (30 credits)
• Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
• Functional Anatomy (15 credits)
• Human-Animal Interaction (15 credits)
• Saddle Fit and Farriery (15 credits)
• Ethics of Animal Use (15 credits)
• Canine and Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Research Methods (15 credits)
• Applied Anatomy (15 credits)
• Animal Therapeutic Techniques (15 credits)
• Rehabilitation and Performance (15 credits)
• Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
• Animal Health Science (15 credits)
• Introduction to Animal Biomechanics (15 credits)
• Working in a Multidisciplinary Team (15 credits)

Year 3

• Capstone Project (30 credits)
• Massage Therapy and Remedial Exercise (30 credits)
• Animals in Motion (15 credits)
• Sports Medicine (15 credits)
• Business and Client Management (15 credits)
• Veterinary Pathophysiology (15 credits)

Year 4

• Comparative Anatomy, Biomechanics Injury and Disease (15 credits)
• Advanced Physiotherapeutic Techniques (15 credits)
• Clinical Practice for Veterinary Physiotherapists (30 credits)
• Taught Masters Degree - Dissertation (MVetPhys) (60 credits)

Facilities

• Use specialist campus facilities including our equine and canine therapy centres
• Access to extensive library and IT resources
• Support services, including study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more

Careers

• Eligible for direct access to the Animal Health Professions' Register (AHPR) and direct entry onto the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP)
• Career opportunities in veterinary practices, referral centres, charities, industry manufacturers, research, and management roles
• Possibility of returning to academia as a lecturer or pursuing other postgraduate pathways

Entry Requirements

• 128 UCAS Tariff points
• 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths, and Science
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification

Fees and Paying for University

• UK students: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International students: £16,700 per year (2025/26)
• Additional costs for equipment, materials, and living expenses

Apply

• UK students: Apply through UCAS
• International students: Apply direct

Life in Writtle

• Close to major cities, ARU Writtle is located on a picturesque 150-hectare campus in the heart of the Essex countryside.