Veterinary Physiotherapy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy is a distinctive three‑year blended degree, combining online distance learning with on‑campus attended weeks, designed for students seeking a flexible yet professionally accredited route into veterinary physiotherapy. This programme is ideal if you want to qualify as a veterinary physiotherapist specialising in both canine and equine physiotherapy, while balancing study with work or other commitments.

Accredited by the Animal Health Professions’ Register (AHPR), this degree equips graduates with the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competencies required to deliver safe and effective animal physiotherapy treatments, supporting animal welfare and working under veterinary surgeon referral.

Veterinary physiotherapists combine scientific understanding with hands‑on clinical expertise to assess, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal conditions, helping to reduce pain, improve movement, and restore function. The profession has experienced significant growth over recent years, with practitioners now working across veterinary practices, rehabilitation and referral centres, and independent clinical practice.

Throughout this veterinary physiotherapy degree, students must study both canine and equine physiotherapy. You will develop the skills to assess, treat, and manage conditions in dogs and horses, gaining a comprehensive understanding of species‑specific anatomy, biomechanics, rehabilitation techniques, and clinical approaches. This dual‑species focus ensures graduates are versatile, highly employable, and prepared for the realities of professional practice.

Teaching is delivered predominantly online, supported by attended practical weeks (typically 4–5 weeks per academic year) at Plumpton College. During these on‑campus sessions, you will gain hands‑on experience in the Veterinary Studies Centre, with access to hydrotherapy and veterinary facilities, alongside practical training in the equine arenas, working directly with the College’s horses. This blended learning model allows you to integrate theory with applied, supervised practice in both canine and equine veterinary physiotherapy.

The degree is validated by the University of Greenwich, providing academic quality assurance alongside professional accreditation.

Top reasons why you should study veterinary physiotherapy at Plumpton College -

* AHPR‑accredited veterinary physiotherapy degree, supporting professional registration

* Compulsory study of both canine and equine physiotherapy, ensuring dual‑species competence

* Unique blended delivery model with online learning and 4–5 attended weeks per year

* Teaching delivered by experienced, practising veterinary physiotherapists

* Opportunities for clinical shadowing in both canine and equine settings

* Access to purpose‑built veterinary and hydrotherapy facilities on an 800‑acre estate

* On‑site short‑stay accommodation available during attended weeks

* Delivered by Plumpton College with 100 years of experience in unique land based courses.