Course Summary

Therapy and rehabilitation of equine performance is a rapidly growing area of the equine industry, and therefore there is a requirement for experienced and well qualified equine practitioners to complement veterinary medicine. It is now recognised by the industry that the need for alternative therapies is paramount in order to promote horse health and performance. If you are passionate about the therapy aspects of equine performance, then this is the course for you. This innovative programme enables students to develop excellent therapeutic vocational skills as well as provide sound academic and specialist knowledge in order to promote equine performance within all fields of the equine industry. The course incorporates a range of modules designed to offer both technical expertise and practical competence in the therapy and rehabilitation of horses. Students will make full use of our state of the art equine therapy and rehabilitation centre and will be provided with the opportunity to gain first hand practical experience in the therapy and rehabilitation of horses. This programme is accredited with Animal Health Practitioner Register (AHPR) and all successful graduates will be eligible for registration as a recognised equine therapist. This course is validated in partnership with Coventry University.

Course Details - Modules

Modules may include: Year 1 - Level 4 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology Equine Law Principles of Equine Science Principles of Equine Therapy Applied Equine Management Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped (ASSET) Year 2 - Level 5 Research Design Analysis Equine Exercise Physiology Equine Health Disease Applied Equine Biomechanics Preventative Screening Rehabilitation Equine Therapy for Performance Year 3 - Level 6 Dissertation Sports Injury & Rehabilitation Veterinary Science Alternative Therapy in Veterinary Medicine Equine Therapy in Practice Students will have the opportunity to complete an optional Placement Year during the third year. For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/hepdf-ncd34150-686dbe412289b4ad48e01c4e95533b37.pdf We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Each module will have its own specific assessment profile and may consist of coursework or examination. Modules are assessed using a variety of assessment methods (case studies, reports, presentations, practicals etc) to allow for you to develop a range of skills related to the subject area and to help you build confidence in the subject and in yourself.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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.

Application Codes

Course code: D422

Institution code: W25

Campus Name: Moreton Morrell College

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject or A Levels, ideally including one Science subject. Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further.


Applicants will normally be expected to have some prior equine handling experience.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 8735.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8735.0 Year 1
Scotland 8735.0 Year 1
Wales 8735.0 Year 1
EU 11450.0 Year 1
International 11450.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Placement year (full-time route only): £590 (United Kingdom) Please visit our website at the following link to view course fees. https://wcg.ac.uk/page/180/he-fees-and-financial-support

Provider information

Warwick New Road
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Leamington Spa
CV32 5JE

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