Veterinary Physiotherapy MVetPhys
Course Overview - Veterinary Physiotherapy MVetPhys
Build expert skills in animal rehabilitation and prepare for a rewarding career in veterinary physiotherapy.
This four-year degree at ARU in Writtle includes a Masters year, and combines theory with hands-on experience.
Using specialist equine and canine therapy centres, you’ll build expert skills in animal rehabilitation – from foundational knowledge to advanced clinical techniques.
Throughout the course, youll assess, treat and rehabilitate animals using evidence-based practice. Clinical placements, research work and professional development will help pr...
Build expert skills in animal rehabilitation and prepare for a rewarding career in veterinary physiotherapy.<br/><br/>This four-year degree at ARU in Writtle includes a Masters year, and combines theory with hands-on experience.<br/><br/>Using specialist equine and canine therapy centres, you’ll build expert skills in animal rehabilitation – from foundational knowledge to advanced clinical techniques.<br/><br/>Throughout the course, youll assess, treat and rehabilitate animals using evidence-based practice. Clinical placements, research work and professional development will help prepare you for a career in veterinary physiotherapy.<br/><br/>Why ARU?<br/><br/><br/>• Learn from expert tutors who are qualified veterinary physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Use state-of-the-art equine and canine therapy centres, and work with real clinical cases.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join an innovative four-year course, progressing to a Masters degree after three years.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Treat real patients in our commercial facilities, offering 1,900 appointments yearly – an educational journey unlike any other!<br/><br/><br/><br/>Backed by professional accreditation, this course will prepare you for jobs in veterinary practices, rehabilitation centres, teaching, and emerging fields like digital health and performance technology.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Writtle Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W4F3
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
128
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
Scottish Higher
128 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Science or Physiotherapy 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25
Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
In a relevant science-based animal-related subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
128 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x H2 (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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |




























