Explore canine health and behaviour, and what therapists can do to improve dogs' wellbeing. Get hands-on experience in our specialist canine centre when you study Canine Therapy at ARU in Writtle.
Our course offers a mix of vocational and academic study that will prepare you for a career in the field of canine therapy.
It covers topics such as canine anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, as well as focusing on canine massage and hydrotherapy.
As a student in Writtle, youll use specialist equipment in our Lordship Canine Centre, including a hydrotherapy pool and underwater treadmill. Youll gain recognised skills in hydrotherapy as you take part in commercially run sessions with real cases, helping to compile structured care plans for injured or post-operative animals.
Our highly qualified teaching team includes experienced veterinary physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons.
As a graduate of our Canine Therapy course, youll have the knowledge and skills to run your own business or work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
Writtle Campus1
Lordship Road,
Writtle,
CM1 3RR, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
Writtle Campus
Lordship Rd,Chelmsford,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM1 3RR, England, United Kingdom
Our standard entry requirement for an undergraduate degree course is a minimum of two GCE A levels and three GCSEs in other subjects. Each course has specific entry requirements which include a UCAS tariff points requirement. IELTS (Academic) Overall 6.0 with 5.5 in each of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). TOEFL iBT - 80 overall with 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. Pearson PTE Academic - 60 overall with 59 in each of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
ARU is the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023, reflecting the university's success in delivering high-impact projects.
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