MSc Animal Manipulation (Osteopathic Pathway)

The Animal Manipulation (Osteopathic techniques) programme is currently unique in Europe, in that it is the only University validated masters-level course that trains students in Animal Osteopathic techniques. Developed with the late Anthony Pusey, this programme is designed for qualified osteopaths who wish to transfer their skills to the care of animals.

 

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 the 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.

 

The Course

The course is taught over two years, and leads to the award of a MSc in Animal Manipulation (Osteopathic Techniques) from the University of Wales. The academic year begins in January of each year.

 

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 osteopathic treatment.

Understand their role within the animal health/welfare field, together with their relationships to other colleagues and owner's/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 animal care.

 

Course Aims

The overall aim of the course is to offer sound teaching in the theory and practice of osteopathic animal manipulation, with particular emphasis on Osteopathic techniques. 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 osteopathic 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 osteopathic 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 osteopathy

To set levels of competency and to place the work of practitioners in an ethical and philosophic context.