22Nov
UndergraduateAnglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Study at ARU Writtle and turn your passion for dogs into a hands-on career. You’ll learn in our specialist canine therapy centre, working with real cases from day one and develop expertise in everything from anatomy and behaviour to massage, hydrotherapy and rehab. You’ll work alongside expert clinicians, and graduate ready to register and thrive as a professional canine therapist. Additionally, you’ll work towards a recognised Level 3 Hydrotherapy qualification as you take part in commercially run sessions with real cases in our Canine Therapy Clinic. With the UK’s dog population soaring from 8.5 million before the pandemic to over 14.5 million today, there’s never been a greater demand for qualified canine specialists.
Modules
Year 1: Foundations of Canine Professional Skills Factors affecting Canine Performance and Wellbeing Canine Anatomy and Physiology Canine Therapy Assessment: Principals and Practice Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Canine Nutrition, Behaviour and Welfare Year 2: Ruskin Module Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of Canine Movement Canine Principals and Applications of Manual Interventions Canine Health, Disease and Pain Mechanisms Research Methods Canine Hydrotherapy and First Aid Year 3: Major Project Integrated Approaches to Canine Exercise Physiology Applied Techniques in Canine Massage, Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Canine Biomechanics and Pathophysiology Professional Development for Career Success
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D331
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Writtle Campus
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 96 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT