Animal Therapy BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Animal Therapy BSc (Hons)

This course was previously offered by Writtle University College prior to the merger with ARU in March 2024. This course will run on the ARU Writtle campus.

This three year programme of study allows students to progress through a high quality undergraduate course in animal therapy to gain both an academic and a professional qualification. Study will involve both large and companion animals with a major focus being on horses and dogs. If you are successful in this programme you have the opportunity to move on to the Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy (this MSc course is a t...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Writtle Campus

Course Address
Lordship Road
Writtle
CM1 3RR

Application Details

Course Code

JUF2

Institution Code

A60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

96

96 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above in a relevant science-based subject. A minimum of four GCSEs grade A*–C (9-4) including, English Language, Mathematics and Science Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canine under the supervision of various providers. We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling. Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

Scottish Higher

96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B, one of which in a relevant science-based subject. An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted. Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canine under the supervision of various providers. We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling. Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

Access to HE Diploma

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk 45 Credits at Level 3 with a mix of Distinction and Merit in a relevant science-based subject to meet the overall UCAS entry tariff. Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canine under the supervision of various providers. We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling. Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided. .

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canine under the supervision of various providers. We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling. Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

In a relevant science-based subject. Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canine under the supervision of various providers. We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling. Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x HE (B1) higher, one of which in a relevant science-based subject. An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted. Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canine under the supervision of various providers. We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling. Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

Extended Project

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk

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