BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
This programme is delivered by Capital University Foundation in New 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 |
| Becoming an Allied Health Professional | 20 | 7 | 1 |
| Finding Your Academic Voice | 20 | 7 | 1 |
| Principles of Rehabilitation | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| Introduction to Practice-Based Learning including 2 weeks PBL | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| Foundations of Physiotherapy | 40 | 7 | Year long |
Level 2
| Module Title | Credits | SCQF Level | Semester |
| Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Health Coaching Conversations | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Neurological Physiotherapy | 20 | 8 | 2 |
| Developing a Spirit of Inquiry | 20 | 8 | 2 |
| Practice-Based Learning 1 including 6 weeks PBL | 20 | 8 | 2 |
Level 3
| Module Title | Credits | SCQF Level | Semester |
| Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 | 20 | 9 | 1 |
| Active Citizenship | 20 | 9 | 1 |
| Advancement of Clinical Management | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| Practice-Based Learning 2 including 12 weeks of PBL | 40 | 9 | Year long |
Level 4
| Module Title | Credits | SCQF Level | Semester |
| Enterprise for Healthcare Practice | 20 | 10 | 1 |
| Professional Skills Development | 20 | 10 | 1 |
| Practice-Based Learning 3 including 11 weeks of PBL | 40 | 10 | 2 |
| Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry (Project) | 40 | 10 | Year long |
Placements: n/a
Professional registration:
Any other important points:
Academic entry requirements will be matched to the equivalent academic entry requirements for studying these programmes on the QMU UK campus.
The QMU UK requirements are:
Scottish Higher: Standard - AABBB, Minimum: ABBBB
A Level: AAB
Required subjects: two of Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths at Higher/A Level or equivalent. English and Maths at Nat 5/GCSE
International Baccalaureate: 32 points
Or international equivalents including 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 maths components required will be 60%.
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.
· 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.
