Animal Therapy (with Foundation Year)
Anglia Ruskin University
UCAS Code: DF22 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
UCAS Code: DF22 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
32 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
32 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of one Higher at H3 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained.
32 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of one Highers at H4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
32 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher grade D.
UCAS Tariff
a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A Level grade E or above Applicants should achieve 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include English and preferably Maths. Equivalent qualifications in lieu of GCSEs may also be considered.
About this course
Acquire hands-on skills in animal therapy, including techniques like massage therapy and patient assessment skills, while working with both equine and canine patients.
You’ll learn from an experienced team of tutors including veterinary surgeons, nutrition and behaviour specialists, biomechanists, and staff qualified in veterinary physiotherapy, massage and myofascial release.
Writtle is the perfect place to get hands-on experience, with the campus being home to dedicated canine and equine therapy centres, a small animal unit and a working farm.
As a BSc (Hons) Animal Therapy graduate, you’ll be able to apply for membership of the Animal Health Professions’ Register (AHPR).
Our Animal Therapy degree runs alongside the MVetPhys Veterinary Physiotherapy course. You may have the opportunity to move on to the MVetPhys course at the end of your first year. To do this, you’ll need to achieve a 50% overall stage average and get a pass in both the equine and canine OSPE (practical exams).
There are a number of ways to study this course. As well as our 3-year full-time degree, you have the option of studying over:
- 4 years including a foundation year, to gain a BSc
You can apply through UCAS (UK students) or directly to us (international students).
All BSc students study the same modules, with the addition of foundation year modules for those taking the 4-year course.
Modules
Year 1: Academic and Personal Management Skills, Biological Concepts (Introduction to Laboratory Skills), Maths for IT and Science, Chemistry for Life Sciences, Applied Industry Techniques, Independent (Themed) Project. Year 2: Introduction to Veterinary Physiotherapy, Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology, Functional Anatomy, Human-Animal Interaction, Ethics of Animal Use, Canine and Equine Nutrition. Year 3: Research Methods, Applied Anatomy, Animal Therapeutic Techniques, Rehabilitation and Performance, Exercise Physiology, Animal Health Science, Introduction to Animal Biomechanics, Working in a Multidisciplinary Team. Year 4: Capstone Project, Massage Therapy and Remedial Exercise, Animals in Motion, Sports Medicine, Veterinary Pathophysiology, Business and Client Management.
Assessment methods
Students are assessed in a number of ways to ensure practical and academic competence, including: - Assignments. - Reports. - Written examinations. - Observed structured practical examinations. - Observed structured clinical examinations. - Oral presentations. -Debates. - Dissertation.
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Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences
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