MSc Animal Manipulation
The MSc Animal Manipulation Course is currently unique in the world, in that it is the only externally validated Masters level course that trains students in Animal Manipulation. The course is designed either for students who already have training in a hands-on therapy (this may include a trained chiropractor, physiotherapist, osteopath or any other fully qualified and suitably experienced practitioner), for those with a BSc degree in Equine or Animal Science or for those who are a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Students from a non-manipulative background will be expected to gain experience in 'hands on' therapies before commencing the course. Students who do not have formal training may submit a portfolio of certified experience for consideration.
The course is run in conjunction with Warwickshire College where the first year of the course is undertaken. A wide range of academic subjects are studied as well as an introduction to the philosophy and practice of animal techniques. The second year of the course is conducted at various sites throughout the country where practical skills are taught under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. The course is semestered over two years and students are required to attend monthly weekend tutorial sessions primarily at Warwickshire College. The course is taught at Masters level and students must be capable of working at this standard.
Students who are not chiropractors or osteopaths are required to undertake a course of training in animal manipulation skills.
The Course
The course is taught over two years, and leads to the award of a MSc Animal Manipulation from the University of Wales. The academic year begins in January of each year, and the annual intake is limited.
This course provides a route to Membership and Fellowship of the College of Chiropractors and the Specialist Animal Faculty.
Course Aims
The overall aim of the course is to offer sound teaching in the theory and practice of animal manipulation, with particular emphasis on the McTimoney technique. It aims to produce safe, competent and reflective practitioners as well as encouraging opportunities for research and further postgraduate studies. The course aims are:
- To provide solid teaching in the theory and practice of animal manipulation.
- To give opportunities for personal and professional development.
- To contribute to the research base of this specialisation and to encourage research amongst
practitioners.
- To promote animal manipulation as a safe and practical method of treating animals.
- To provide safe, competent and reflective practitioners.
- To encourage the establishment of the cohesive professional view formalised in a new professional
body for animal manipulators.
- To set levels of competency and to place the work of practitioners in an ethical and philosophic
context.
Objectives of the Course
By the end of the course successful students will have acquired the experience, knowledge and confidence to:
- Give a safe and competent animal treatment.
- Understand their role within the animal health/welfare field, together with
their relationships to other colleagues and owners/carers.
- Be able to communicate with other professionals involved in the animal health and welfare
field.
- Interpret research findings and their implications for animal treatment.
- Understand the major legal, ethical and social implications of McTimoney Animal treatment.
- Achieve membership or fellowship of the College of Chiropractors and the specialist faculty
of Animal Chiropractic.
Click Here to download a Prospectus for the MSc Animal Manipulation course.
Useful Link:
The McTimoney Animal Association is the professional association for McTimoney Animal Practitioners. It is responsible for setting professional standards for its members and for maintaining a professional code of ethics. This site has a members section where members can stay in
touch, find out about any upcoming CPD courses and relevant news, and ensure effective communication within the profession.