MSc Animal Manipulation (Osteopathy)

Postgraduate

In Abingdon

£ 5,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Abingdon

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Animal Manipulation (Osteopathy) is a Master's-level programme that trains students in Animal Osteopathic techniques. Developed with the late, pioneering Anthony Pusey, this programme is designed for qualified osteopaths who wish to transfer their skills to the care of animals. The overall aim of the programme is to offer sound teaching in the theory and practice of animal manipulation with particular emphasis on the McTimoney technique. It aims to produce safe, competent and reflective practitioners as well as encouraging opportunities for research and further postgraduate studies.The MSc Animal Manipulation (Osteopathy) degree is awarded by BPP University.

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Abingdon (Oxfordshire)
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McTimoney House, 1 Kimber Road, OX14 1BZ

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Subjects

  • Osteopathy

Course programme

Animal Science

Students will be able to understand the structure and function of the animal articular skeleton in the context of normal movement, able to evaluate complex scenarios associated with nutrition, pharmacological intervention and pathological processes in equine, canine and other animals and identify key clinical syndromes that impact on the normal anatomy, biomechanics and neurology of animals.

Clinical Assessment

Students will be able to evaluate and critically reflect on the application of techniques underlying psychomotor skills, normal and abnormal gait and the impact of external factors such as rider and saddle, on the normal functioning and behaviour of animals These focus on effective palpation of normal and abnormal musculoskeletal structures of equines and canines, and accurate and safe setups in preparation for adjusting techniques.

Clinical Evaluation

Students will be able to conduct a physical examination of the animal, and determine which clinical presentations would require, or benefit from, referral to another specialist.

Practice & Professional Skills

Students will be able to evaluate intervention options, demonstrate proficiency in applying adjustive techniques to animals and reflect on all aspects relating to practice management, and synthesising information gained from a wide variety of sources in order to develop an optimal and realistic operational practice.

Practical Skills I (Equine Osteopathy) Practical Skills II (Canine Osteopathy) Research

Students will be able to develop a research question and produce a research dissertation.

MSc Animal Manipulation (Osteopathy)

£ 5,000 VAT inc.