Animal Therapy and Rehabilitation (Abingdon and Witney College) FdSc
Oxford Brookes University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The FdSc in Animal Therapy and Rehabilitation equips students with the knowledge and skills to work with sick, injured and recovering animals in settings such as veterinary surgeries, animal collections and animal welfare organisations. The focus is on canines but includes a range of small and large species (dogs, cats, poultry, horses, pigs, cattle, sheep and small mammals).
Graduates may progress directly to work in this rapidly growing industry or take our BSc top-up. Students develop practical animal husbandry and handling skills, learn a wide range of therapies (including hydrotherapy, emergency management, massage, pre-treatment health checks, electro-therapies, laser, ultrasound, use of cold, touch and environmental therapies and homeopathy) and gain industrial experience, before researching their own research project.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Science required
Qualification requirements
A minimum of two years' relevant work experience and a current role in an appropriate workplace setting, plus a line manager's letter of support and recommendation, may be accepted in lieu of UCAS Tariff points.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Animal Therapy and Rehabilitation (Abingdon and Witney College) FdSc
| England UK | £7570 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £7570 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £7570 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7570 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7570 | year 1 |
| EU | £9900 | year 1 |
| International | £9900 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.
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Student composition of Oxford Brookes University
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Total number of students enrolled at Oxford Brookes University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11520
- postgraduates:
- 2880
- Total:
- 14400
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