Veterinary Physiotherapy (Postgraduate Diploma / Msc)

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. In order to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy, candidates must successfully complete the following six modules over one year full time, or two years part time. Method of Teaching The modules are delivered as part of a fully-taught, structured blended learning programme, with modules delivered online supported by practical periods in the form of residential schools and clinical placements. During online modules, candidates are encouraged to work with their cohort with assessed and informal online 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. Assessment Assessment is on-going throughout each module and feedback is provided by module tutors.