MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy

Applicants will hold an upper second or 1st class Honours degree in Animal Science or a related subject (Equine Science, Zoology, Bioveterinary Science, Veterinary Nursing) or a therapy degree (such as, Equine Sports Therapy, Animal Therapy or Human Sports Therapy) .

Applications

Applications will take into consideration:

• Your academic profile
• Your practical experience - relevant reference letters to be sent alongside your qualification for your application, from professional providers who supervised your placements.
• Your equine handling skills - practical task videoed and sent for evaluation
• Your answers to formal questions during the interview that will take place over the phone

Academic profile

When applying, you will be asked to produce a personal statement and name 2 referees from whom you will require recommendation letters on the pro-formatted template we will provide. Alongside your application, you must send copies of all your qualifications. Applications must be complete in order to be processed.

Practical experience evidence

We would like to see evidence of a minimum of:

• 150 hours for equine
• 100 hours for canine

done under the supervision of professional providers ready to vouch for your skills. Ideally the placements are done prior to the interview (letters from the providers, on headed paper, stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed, are to be sent with your application. Alternatively, proof of competition (equine or canine), BHS qualification must be sent for evaluation.

For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.