
Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)
Qualify as an equine sports massage therapist to support the overall wellbeing and performance of horses.
Our BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation degree focuses on the structure and function of the horse, relating that to how horses move and how natural gait may change when areas of tension are seen in the musculature.
It also explores how a team of professionals – including veterinarians, farriers, saddle fitters, dentists and trainers – can work together to enhance and optimise horses wellbeing, body balance and performance.
As a student...
Qualify as an equine sports massage therapist to support the overall wellbeing and performance of horses. <br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation degree focuses on the structure and function of the horse, relating that to how horses move and how natural gait may change when areas of tension are seen in the musculature.<br/><br/>It also explores how a team of professionals – including veterinarians, farriers, saddle fitters, dentists and trainers – can work together to enhance and optimise horses wellbeing, body balance and performance.<br/><br/>As a student at ARU in Writtle you’ll be based in the Equine Training and Development Centre, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy barn. There are around 70 horses on campus, and you’re able to bring your own horse to university too: find out more about our DIY Livery Yard.<br/><br/>Our course is accredited by the Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR), and prepares you to provide health services that protect animal welfare, as well as the interests of owners and referring professionals, such as veterinary surgeons.<br/><br/>As a graduate, you’ll be ready to work in an exciting and evolving part of the equine industry.<br/><br/>There are a number of ways to study this course. As well as our 3-year full-time degree (6 years part-time), you have the option of studying over:<br/><br/><br/>- 1 year to gain a Certificate in Higher Education<br/><br/><br/>- 4 years including a foundation year, to gain a BSc<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Writtle Campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
DD4H
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
Scottish Higher
96 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
Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x HE (B1) higher An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.
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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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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