Offering sound teaching in the theory and practice of animal manipulation.
The programme is designed for you if you already have training in hands-on therapy (including a trained chiropractor, physiotherapist, osteopath or any other fully qualified and suitably experienced practitioner), if you hold a Bachelor’s degree in equine or animal science or if you are a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
The MSc Animal Manipulation (Chiropractic) or (Osteopathy), awarded by Ulster University, is delivered by the McTimoney College of Chiropractic, which is part of the College of Health.
The MSc Animal Manipulation (Chiropractic) or (Osteopathy) is a two-year programme, beginning in January each year with a limited annual intake, and leads to the award of an MSc Animal Manipulation (Chiropractic) or (Osteopathy).
For those graduates who are chiropractors, this programme provides a route to Membership and Fellowship of the Royal College of Chiropractors and the Specialist Animal Faculty.All graduates are eligible for Membership of our industry-recognised professional body, the McTimoney Animal Association.
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 (Chiropractic route). It aims to produce safe, competent and reflective practitioners as well as encouraging opportunities for research and further postgraduate studies.
Learners are assessed by a variety of means appropriate to the programme module. These may include written examination, projects, oral presentation and practical assessment. The aim is to build learners' knowledge and confidence so that they may progress through the programme and be ready for final assessment.
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 programme aims are:
The programme features a variety of assessments including coursework and examinations.
Coursework is in the form of essays, reports or case studies, while group or individual presentations may be required to assess other competencies.
Practical and clinical assessments will simulate the requirements of the industry in a realistic setting.
The programme offers flexibility in how these assessments are undertaken, and the programmes will utilise online tools where available to deliver assessments. On occasion, some assessments may require attendance at a physical location.
By the end of the programme successful students will have acquired the experience, knowledge and confidence to:
The programme is designed to give you the experience, knowledge and confidence to:
Applicants wishing to study the MSc Animal Manipulation (Chiropractic) or (Osteopathy) will require:
The fee for MSc Animal Manipulation (Chiropractic) or (Osteopathy) is
Students may be eligible for a postgraduate student loan to cover their fees. For more information, please visit www.slc.co.uk.
For more information about the programme please call 01235 468575 or email admissions@mctimoney-college.org.uk.
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