Entry Requirements

The programme is open to applicants meeting the following criteria (pathway specific):
 

·        The holding of a professional qualification in Osteopathy, Chiropractic or Physiotherapy, which would qualify the holder for registration with the General Osteopathic Council, General Chiropractic Council or Chartered Institute of Physiotherapists as appropriate.

·      All students must satisfy the interviewers of their aptitude for animal work.

·      All students must provide evidence of an up-to-date tetanus vaccination and provide adequate personal liability insurance.
 

Those applicants who do not hold a professional qualification in manipulation must successfully complete the College’s one-year Year Zero programme. The purpose of this programme is to ensure that all entrants to the MSc have the requisite knowledge of science, research, professionalism and manipulation skills on entry to ensure successful completion of the main programme. 

Year Zero Entry Requirements
 

The programme is open to applicants meeting the following criteria (pathway specific):
 

·       A member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
 

OR

·      The holding of an honours degree in Animal Science or Equine Science or other University-level degrees where 80% of the course content includes comparative anatomy, basic physiology and biochemistry.

·      Students who do not hold an Animal Science degree but have degree level qualifications and significant animal experience may apply for this course under the Assessment of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) system.

·      All students must satisfy the interviewers of their aptitude for animal work.

·      All students must provide evidence of an up-to-date tetanus vaccination and provide adequate personal liability insurance.
 

Those applicants who hold a professional qualification in Osteopathy, Chiropractic or Physiotherapy are exempt from all elements of the Year Zero programme, except for the module on safe handling of animals.  All applicants must complete the module and examination for the Safe Handling of Animals module