Vet Physiotherapy helppp!!

I would like to become a veterinary physiotherapist and I am going to be applying for this course for my entry to university in 2014.

however the grade requirements are relatiely high and i am thinking of having a few back up plans in my choices.

does anyone know if its possible to do an animal science degree and then do veterinary physio after, or could I do a normal physiotherapy degree then specialise in animals after?

Any feedback would be appreciated!! :biggrin:

Reply 1

Ironmike

I thought that the only way to become a vet physio was to do a normal physio degree first and then qualify anyway?

Reply 2

JackkB

Hey mollytt, well you have a few different choices that lead to a veterinary physiotherapy degree. Before I state them I will make you aware that there is two forms of veterinary physiotherapists, one of them chartered and the other is non chartered and simply a veterinary physiotherapist. To become a chartered physiotherapist you first need to complete a 2-3 year human physiotherapy degree and qualify as a human physio, then you can go onto to a vet school and train 2 years part time to become a chartered vet phys. The other way is the study at harper adams university on there 3 year MSc (masters degree) in vet phys. This will then allow you to become a qualified veterinary phys. under the NAVP association (National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists). In regards to study an animal science degree before, I would recommend you did a course like that as the Masters degree at harper adams is only one degree below a PHD (and that's up there with vet school learning and doctor degree) so its a tough course but very rewarding. Hopefully I have covered it all but feel free to message me for any more information and good luck with your choices

Reply 3

mollytt

Thank you so much, thats really helpful!

i'll look into the MSc degree at harper adams uni

thank you so so much

Reply 4

EJayne

Hi Mollytt,
I'm in the exact same position as you, i want to do veterinary physiotherapy and Harper Adams are bringing in a new undergraduate course for it in 2014 which is ABB i think (A in biology and another science is required). Harper is literally 15 minutes down the road from me but i'm also looking at completing an equine science degree first at Reaseheath college (Harper's partner college) and completing a Msc in veterinary physiotherapy after back at Harper. I know that there is also a good college called Writtle college in London which does equine rehabilitation therapy which might be useful for you!
Hope this helps!

Reply 5

tauneet_12

Hi everyone, lots of useful information on here. Has anybody come across the Canine and equine physiotherapy training (CEPT) course? You do 2 years of of the degree then the third year you complete a MSc in professional practise with a dissertation. The course looks legit, it is accredited by middlesex university. The entry requirements aren't as stringent as other universities and there doesn't seem to be a lot of information about it so any help/advice would beuch appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Reply 6

Budz1

Wanted to do vet physio but not quite made grades. Was told I could do animal course then do a masters in vet physio so that's what we'll do

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