Course summary

Want to practice as a qualified veterinary physiotherapist? Our MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy and Clinical Rehabilitation will develop your underpinning knowledge, professional skills and clinical skills. Our course allows you to become a qualified veterinary physiotherapist (subject to accreditation). You'll be able to work in therapy centres, veterinary practices or on a self-employed basis. Delivered part-time over two to three years, you’ll take part in a blend of in-person practical hands-on days and online learning sessions. Our flexible course structure fits your study around existing work and home commitments. You’ll get taught by an expert academic team. This includes professional veterinary physiotherapists, veterinary surgeons and researchers. You’ll learn through interactive and engaging sessions. You'll develop the clinical competencies required for veterinary physiotherapy practice. You’ll also get the chance to build your work experience through placements with qualified veterinary physiotherapists. You'll have access to a state-of-the-art Physiotherapy and Clinical Rehabilitation Suite including: Hydrotherapy treadmill Consulting rooms Clinical skills room Clinical anatomy room Digital anatomy room These facilities will be available from January 2024. Why study with us You’ll be able to practice as a qualified veterinary physiotherapist. Work in therapy centres, veterinary practices or on a self-employed basis. You’ll be part of our brand new School of Veterinary Medicine. You'll have access to state-of-the-art clinical and rehabilitation facilities. We use a multi-disciplinary approach. This emphasises the veterinary physiotherapists role in clinical rehabilitation for acute and chronic cases. What you'll do You'll get access to extensive, interactive e-learning material. Engage with this in your own time alongside scheduled online tutorials and group activities. Hands-on practical teaching sessions using state-of-the-art facilities. This includes clinical skills suites and a veterinary physiotherapy centre. Gain practical and clinical experience in supported veterinary physiotherapy placements. We offer a flexible approach to fit around existing commitments. Module Overview Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules. Future careers After graduating, you’ll be able to practice as a qualified veterinary physiotherapist. You'll be able to work in therapy centres, veterinary practices or on a self-employed basis. Veterinary physiotherapists and other musculoskeletal therapists work as part of a vet-led team. This allows a holistic service to veterinary patients. You'll gain extensive practical and clinical experience throughout the course. This ensures you have the knowledge and skills to practice independently. You'll also have the academic skills to continue life-long learning. And, you'll be able to specialise in a preferred area of clinical practice through further study. As well as this, you’ll get a chance to learn business skills including marketing and finance. This will help if you want to build your own veterinary physiotherapy practices. Our strong evidence-based approach will help if you want to progress onto PhD research. It will give you underpinning knowledge and research skills for potential progression.