Veterinary Physiotherapy Postgraduate Diploma

University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool’s Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy is a specialist programme aimed at Chartered Physiotherapists who wish to translate their knowledge and skills developed on humans into practice on animals.The programme is recognised by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) as an upgrading route for ‘Category A’ membership.The programme is available on a full time or part time basis either to PgDip or MSc level. The full time PgDip and MSc programmes require students to study on campus in the UK, while the part time PgDip and MSc programmes can be studied remotely.PgDip Programme StructureIn order to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy, students must successfully complete the following six modules over one year full time (comprising three 12 week trimesters), or two years part time:Principles of Veterinary Physiotherapy & Approach to the Animal PatientAnatomy & Biomechanics for the Veterinary PhysiotherapistOrthopaedics of the Common Domestic Species for the Veterinary PhysiotherapistNeuromotor System in Performance & DiseaseVeterinary Physiotherapy Practice 1Advanced Veterinary Physiotherapy PracticeMethod of TeachingPgDip:Consists of 6 taught modules which provide materials on our Virtual Learning Environment supported by practical periods in the form of core and clinical placements. During trimesters, students are encouraged to work with their cohort with assessed and informal meeting opportunities. There are regular asynchronous learning opportunities with fellow students and academics online via discussion boards and scheduled synchronous evening journal clubs and meetings as well as opportunities during the face to face practical sessions.The virtual learning environment also includes access to the University of Liverpool's online library.Students attend a total of 4 weeks (20 days) practical training at the University of Liverpool's Leahurst campus, 20 practical days with a clinical educator and an additional 10 days in veterinary practices over the programme. The 50 days of practical training provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned on the programme.