Animal Therapy BSc (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Writtle Campus1

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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SEP-25

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Veterinary Medicine
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Gain practical skills in animal therapy, working with large and companion animals at ARU Writtle. Our BSc (Hons) Animal Therapy degree has a particular focus on horses and dogs. Youll learn from an experienced team of tutors including veterinary surgeons, nutrition and behaviour specialists, biomechanists, and staff qualified in veterinary physiotherapy, animal manipulation (McTimoney), massage and myofascial release. Writtle is the perfect place to get hands-on experience, with the campus ...Read more

Gain practical skills in animal therapy, working with large and companion animals at ARU Writtle. Our BSc (Hons) Animal Therapy degree has a particular focus on horses and dogs. Youll learn from an experienced team of tutors including veterinary surgeons, nutrition and behaviour specialists, biomechanists, and staff qualified in veterinary physiotherapy, animal manipulation (McTimoney), 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, youll 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, youll need to achieve a 50% overall stage average and get a pass in both the equine and canine OSPE (practical exams).

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WUSCA ranking:
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61/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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121st

Entry requirements

Exam type

Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B, one of which in a relevant science-based subject.An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canineunder the supervision of various providers.We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling.Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

96 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above in a relevant science-based subject.A minimum of four GCSEs grade A*–C (9-4) including, English Language, Mathematics and ScienceAlso, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canineunder the supervision of various providers.We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling.Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk45 Credits at Level 3 with a mix of Distinction and Merit in a relevant science-based subject to meet the overall UCAS entry tariff.Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canineunder the supervision of various providers.We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling.Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided..

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk

Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or moreAlso, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canineunder the supervision of various providers.We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling.Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x HE (B1) higher, one of which in a relevant science-based subject.An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canineunder the supervision of various providers.We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling.Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

In a relevant science-based subject.Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience (canine, equine, farm animal/other species) corresponding to at least: 150 hours for equine 100 hours for canineunder the supervision of various providers.We want to see evidence of your placements (letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed) All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration. Owning a dog or a horse does not constitute evidence of practical handling.Evidence of other activity related to practical handling (competition, pony club, BHS qualifications) should also be provided.

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,000 per year

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£14,000 per year

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£14000 Per year

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