Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Programme

The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme is delivered by Capital University Foundation in New Cairo, Egypt, and validated by Queen Margaret University. The programme ensures the same academic standards as the equivalent award delivered by QMU through rigorous quality assurance procedures.

Programme Details

• Title: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• SCQF Level: 10
• Mode of Delivery and Duration: Full-time, 4 years
• Language of Delivery: English

Approval

• First Approved: April 2024
• Most Recent Approval: April 2024
• External Accreditation or Recognition: Egyptian Syndicate of Physical Therapy

Programme Structure

The programme is structured into four levels, each with specific modules designed to progressively build knowledge and skills in physiotherapy.

Level 1

• Becoming an Allied Health Professional: 20 credits, SCQF Level 7, Semester 1
• Finding Your Academic Voice: 20 credits, SCQF Level 7, Semester 1
• Principles of Rehabilitation: 20 credits, SCQF Level 7, Semester 2
• Introduction to Practice-Based Learning including 2 weeks PBL: 20 credits, SCQF Level 7, Semester 2
• Foundations of Physiotherapy: 40 credits, SCQF Level 7, Year-long

Level 2

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1: 20 credits, SCQF Level 8, Semester 1
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: 20 credits, SCQF Level 8, Semester 1
• Health Coaching Conversations: 20 credits, SCQF Level 8, Semester 1
• Neurological Physiotherapy: 20 credits, SCQF Level 8, Semester 2
• Developing a Spirit of Inquiry: 20 credits, SCQF Level 8, Semester 2
• Practice-Based Learning 1 including 6 weeks PBL: 20 credits, SCQF Level 8, Semester 2

Level 3

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2: 20 credits, SCQF Level 9, Semester 1
• Active Citizenship: 20 credits, SCQF Level 9, Semester 1
• Advancement of Clinical Management: 20 credits, SCQF Level 9, Semester 2
• Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice: 20 credits, SCQF Level 9, Semester 2
• Practice-Based Learning 2 including 12 weeks of PBL: 40 credits, SCQF Level 9, Year-long

Level 4

• Enterprise for Healthcare Practice: 20 credits, SCQF Level 10, Semester 1
• Professional Skills Development: 20 credits, SCQF Level 10, Semester 1
• Practice-Based Learning 3 including 11 weeks of PBL: 40 credits, SCQF Level 10, Semester 2
• Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry (Project): 40 credits, SCQF Level 10, Year-long

Key Features

• Placements: Not applicable
• Professional Registration: Details not specified
• Other Important Points: Not applicable

Admission Criteria

Academic entry requirements are matched to the equivalent academic entry requirements for studying these programmes on the QMU UK campus.

• 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
• International Equivalents: Including Egyptian Certificate of General Secondary Education (Thanaweya Amma) with an overall grade determined annually according to the rules of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education coordination office. Minimum levels in science and maths components required will be 60%.
• Language Requirements: Students whose language is not Arabic (native speakers) must have a minimum level of Arabic at 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 a mandatory non-credit English language module during their first year.
• English Proficiency Assessment: 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, students have up to two additional attempts. Failure to pass the English module after three attempts will result in the student being withdrawn from the programme.
• Structured Interview: All students applying for Physiotherapy will undergo a structured interview as part of the admission process, exploring the applicant's suitability and motivation for a career in physiotherapy.