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Master of Veterinary Physiotherapy - MVetPhys
Veterinary Physiotherapy
Anglia Ruskin University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Veterinary Physiotherapy course at Anglia Ruskin University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
128
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W4F3
Here's what Anglia Ruskin University says about its Veterinary Physiotherapy course.
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, you'll 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.
Why ARU?
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Learn from expert tutors who are qualified veterinary physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons.
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Use state-of-the-art equine and canine therapy centres, and work with real clinical cases.
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Join an innovative four-year course, progressing to a Masters degree after three years.
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Treat real patients in our commercial facilities, offering 1,900 appointments yearly – an educational journey unlike any other!
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.
Source: Anglia Ruskin University
Course details
Qualification
Master of Veterinary Physiotherapy - MVetPhys
Department
Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences
Location
Writtle Campus | Writtle
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Veterinary nursing
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1: Foundations of Professional Skills (15 credits) Factors Affecting Animal Performance and Wellbeing (15 credits) Animal Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits) Animal Therapy Assessment: Principles and Practice (30 credits) Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Nutrition, Behaviour and Welfare (30 credits)
Year 2: Ruskin Module (15 credits) Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of Animal Movement (30 credits) Principles and Applications of Manual Interventions (30 credits) Animal Health, Disease and Pain Mechanisms (15 credits) Research Methods (15 credits) Animal Hydrotherapy and First Aid (15 credits)
Year 3: Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits) Integrated Approaches to Exercise Physiology (15 credits) Applied Techniques in Animal Massage, Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy (30 credits) Animal Biomechanics and Pathophysiology (30 credits) Professional Development for Career Success (15 credits)
Year 4: Advanced Animal Therapy: Manual, Electrophysical Agents, and Exercise Prescription (30 credits) Advancing Animal Clinical Skills and Professional Development (3o credits) Postgraduate Major Project(60 credits)
How you will be assessed
You’ll explore essential topics such as nutrition, exercise science, pharmacology, disease management and rehabilitation. Gain hands-on experience in our canine and equine therapy centres, while building professional skills in research, business and ethics.
As you progress, you'll take on more independent learning and explore advanced therapeutic techniques, including massage, electrotherapy and remedial exercise. You’ll learn to apply scientific principles with confidence, preparing you for a successful career in clinical practice.
Anglia Ruskin University reviews
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3rd year
Paramedic science
The SU are actually really supportive and easy to use.
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3rd year
Paramedic science
There isnt a massive university life.
4 months ago
3rd year
Paramedic science
Feels expensive for the amount of face to face sessions you get.
4 months ago
3rd year
Paramedic science
The general university facilities are decent, the course specific ones are dissapointing
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3rd year
Paramedic science
If i could do it again I would not go here. The course has been extremely poorly managed and the staff have treated us like guinea pigs trialling new modules. There seems to be a reasonable staff turnover. We have had consistent issues with course leaders not talking to each other resulting in vastl...
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3rd year
Paramedic science
The university is alright, nothing special. The facilities are decent, the library is easy to use and work in.
4 months ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Anglia Ruskin University students who took the Veterinary Physiotherapy course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
67%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
67%
low
Learning resources
67%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
57%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
69%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
63%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Anglia Ruskin University. These students are taking Veterinary Physiotherapy or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Veterinary Physiotherapy at Anglia Ruskin University.
Earnings after graduation
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