Course summary
Specialise in canine massage and hydrotherapy and learn how canine therapists enhance dog wellbeing. You’ll gain practical experience in our specialist canine centre. Our course offers a mix of vocational and academic study that will prepare you for a career in the field of canine therapy. It covers topics such as canine anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, as well as focusing on canine massage and hydrotherapy. As a student in Writtle, you’ll use specialist equipment in our Lordship Canine Centre, including a hydrotherapy pool and underwater treadmill. You’ll gain recognised skills in hydrotherapy as you take part in commercially run sessions with real cases, helping to compile structured care plans for injured or post-operative animals. Our highly qualified teaching team includes experienced veterinary physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons. As a graduate of our Canine Therapy course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to run your own business or work as part of a multidisciplinary team. There are a number of ways to study this course. As well as our 3-year full-time degree (6 years part-time), you have the option of studying over:
- 4 years including a foundation year, to gain a BSc (or 8 years part-time)
Modules
Year 1: Introduction to Professional Skills (30 credits) Canine Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits) Functional Anatomy (Canine) (15 credits) Introduction to Animal Biomechanics (15 credits) Nutrition and Feeding (15 credits) Canine Behaviour Management (15 credits) Introduction to Canine Therapy (15 credits) Year 2: Business Skills (15 credits) Research Methods (15 credits) Canine Health, Disease and Pain Management (15 credits) Exercise Physiology (Canine) (15 credits) Extrinsic Factors Affecting Canine Performance (15 credits) Animal Therapeutic Techniques (15 credits) Canine Hydrotherapy* (15 credits) Year 3: Capstone Project (30 credits) Animals in Motion (15 credits) Sports Medicine (15 credits) Canine Massage Therapy (30 credits) Advanced Principles and Practice of Hydrotherapy* (15 credits) Ethics and Welfare (15 credits)
Assessment method
Students are assessed in a number of ways including: - Assignments. - Reports. - Written examinations. - Observed structured practical examinations. - Observed structured clinical examinations. - Oral presentations. -Debates. - Dissertation.
How to apply
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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Student Outcomes
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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
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT