BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
This programme is delivered by Capital International Foundation for Education (CIF) in the New Administrative Capital, Cairo, Egypt. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as the equivalent award delivered by QMU.
Title:
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Mode of delivery and duration: Full time, 4 years
Language of delivery: English
First approved: April 2024
Most recent approval: April 2024
External accreditation or recognition: Egyptian Syndicate of Physical Therapy
Level 1
| Module Title | Credits | SCQF Level | Semester |
| Introduction to Professional Practice | 20 | 7 | 1 |
| Academic Skills | 20 | 7 | 1 |
| Foundations of Physiotherapy 1 | 20 | 7 | 1 |
| Principles of Rehabilitation | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| Introduction to Practice-Based Learning including 2 weeks PBL | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| Foundations of Physiotherapy 2 | 20 | 7 | 2 |
Level 2
| Module Title | Credits | SCQF Level | Semester |
| Thriving in Professional Practice | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Kinesiology | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Neurological Physiotherapy | 20 | 8 | 2 |
| Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | 20 | 8 | 2 |
| Practice-Based Learning 1 including 6 weeks PBL | 20 | 8 | 2 |
Level 3
| Module Title | Credits | SCQF Level | Semester |
| Complexity in Physiotherapy 1 | 20 | 9 | 1 |
| Research Methods | 20 | 9 | 1 |
| Investigation of Practice | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| Applied Research Methods | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| Practice-Based Learning 2 including 12 weeks of PBL | 40 | 9 | Year long |
Level 4
| Module Title | Credits | SCQF Level | Semester |
| Complexity in Physiotherapy 2 | 20 | 10 | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Professional Practice | 20 | 10 | 2 |
| Professional Skills Development | 20 | 10 | Year long |
| Practice-Based Learning 3 including 11 weeks of PBL | 20 | 10 | Year long |
| Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry (Project) | 40 | 10 | Year long |
Placements: There are clinical placements in each year of the programme, totalling 31 weeks. The allocation of the placement sites will be within Cairo Governorate hospitals with maximum 2 hours transportation distance.
Professional registration: Egyptian Syndicate of Physical Therapy
Any other important points:
Academic entry requirements are linked with the academic entry requirements for studying these programmes on the QMU UK campus but take account of the contextual and cultural differences between Egypt and the UK, and as such, the admission criteria are those listed below.
The Egyptian Certificate of General Secondary Education (Thanaweya Amma) * for which the overall grade will be determined annually according to the rules of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education coordination office responsible for setting the minimum limits for applying to Egyptian universities programs. The minimum levels in science and math's components required will be 60% and the following qualifications which have been deemed equivalent.
IGCSE (approved)
8 OLs including English and Maths (minimum grade C) PLUS 2AL in Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths (minimum grade C)
American Diploma (approved)
GPA 3.0+(ACT 14 OR EST 800 OR 2AP grade 3) including science subjects
Canadian Diploma
60% in 5 subjects including science subjects
French Baccalaureate
11 including science subjects
International Baccalaureate
32 including science subjects
German Abitur
3.0 including science subjects with a minimum score of 12 in English to be exempt from an English language test
Arab High School Certificate (if UAE) Cannot be accepted
Egyptian Nile Certificate
8 Level 1 subjects at grades A*-C including English and Maths plus 2 x Level 3 subjects in Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths (Minimum grade C)
Egyptian Baccalaureate
Not Yet Announced
Azharian Certificate
Cannot be accepted
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Certificate
60% (with no subject below 50%) and need to include the science subjects
Diploma of Secondary Technical, Industrial, International Applied Technology
Cannot be accepted
Alim - Bangladesh
Cannot be accepted
Indian Higher School Certificate (CBSE) -Year XII Results
60% (with no subject below 50%) and need to include the science subjects
All other qualifications
To be agreed with Admissions at QMU on a case-by-case basis
Students whose language is not Arabic (native speakers) must have the minimum level of Arabic is CEFR B2.
Admission requires an IELTS score of 6.0, with no component below 5.5. Alternatively, students may be admitted with an IELTS score of 5.5, with no component below 5.0, provided they complete mandatory non-credit English language module during their first year.
Students take their first attempt at achieving IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5) at the end of the second semester.
If unsuccessful at the first attempt, students have up to two additional attempts, one during the summer and the final one the following academic. They either retake the full test or specific components if their overall score is 6.0 but below 5.5 in any component.
Students who fail two attempts will be required to repeat the English proficiency module successfully the following year before progressing into Year 2. Failure to pass the English module after 3 attempts will result in the student being withdrawn from the programme.
All students applying for Physiotherapy will undergo a structured interview as part of the admission process. This will occur after they have demonstrated that they meet the minimum entry requirements and prior to issuing an offer of a place. The structured interview will explore the applicant’s suitability for and motivation for a career in physiotherapy.
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