Since 2009 NAVP has accepted membership applications only from graduates of the following university-accredited courses. All aspects of the courses (both academic and clinical components) must be successfully completed in order to be eligible for NAVP membership. Graduate members then undergo a further one year period of mentoring upon joining the association.

Please contact the individual institutions via the weblinks at the bottom of the page for further information regarding specific entry criteria, module structure, tuition fees and how to apply.

Postgraduate Courses

Open to those already holding a degree in a related subject area (e.g. veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, human-trained physiotherapists, osteopaths or chiropractors, graduates from an animal or equine science background or an undergraduate animal therapy degree). Applicants must also be able to demonstrate significant evidence of relevant practical animal experience.

Harper Adams University, Shropshire
MSc programme in Veterinary Physiotherapy

Writtle University College, Essex
MSc programme in Veterinary Physiotherapy

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Undergraduate Courses

Open to students with sufficient UCAS points for entry from appropriate BTEC/level 3/A2 qualifications, in addition to good GCSE grades. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate relevant previous experience of working with or handling animals.

Harper Adams University, Shropshire
BSc programme in Veterinary Physiotherapy

Writtle University College, Essex
Integrated Masters programme in Veterinary Physiotherapy

Warwickshire College in partnership with Coventry University
BSc programme in Veterinary Physiotherapy

Contact: Daisy Hollands
​dhollands@harper-adams.ac.uk

Contact: Johana Adams
​johana.adams@writtle.ac.uk

Contact: Rachael Kendall
​rkendall@warwickshire.ac.uk