SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Degree and Title:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (B.Sc. PT)
Study Hours/Academic Levels:
196 credit hours/5 academic levels plus an additional 6th year for training in the educational hospitals, institutes, health authorities, and training centers under the supervision of the Faculty Staff Members.
At BUC, theoretical knowledge is combined with clinical learning experiences to promote a positive learning environment, deliberate on evidence-based practice, promote leadership skills, and focus on the student’s manual skills.
Physical therapists are movement experts who optimize the quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. Our physical therapy program will prepare you to become a compassionate, ethical practitioner who will help patients to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. We produce a highly effective education program that graduates a unique physical therapist who is competitive nationally and internationally. Additionally, our program is committed to building international partnerships focused on manual therapy, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and cardiovascular rehabilitation.
Meet the Dean
Dr. Adly Sabbour
Dr. Adly Sabbour is the Dean of the School of Physical Therapy at BUC. He has been a professor of Physical Therapy at Cairo University for over 20 years, and he was the Head of the Department for Physical Therapy for Women Health at Cairo University for four years.
Dr. Adly is a board member of the Egyptian Society of Hemophilia, and the head of the Egyptian Musculoskeletal Group, and one of the founders of the Middle East Musculoskeletal Group.
Dr. Sabbour carried out a lot of voluntary activities with several national and international organizations including WHO and WFH. Dr. Adly has a rich background in physical therapy services (Women Health, Pelvic Dysfunction, Neural Rehab) as well as quality assurance and accreditation of education undergraduates’ programs, postgraduates’ programs, continuous education, and professional certification. Moreover, he performed a lot of consultancies in many countries in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
Meet the Vice Dean
Dr. Hanan Mekawy
Dr. Hanan Mekawy is the current Vice Dean of the Physical Therapy School at BUC. Dr. Hanan is a professor of physical therapy since 2013 and was acting as a Chairperson of the Physical Therapy Department for Women’s Health at the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
She had a lot of significant professional and academic experiences as a professor of physical therapy that allowed her to teach in many of the Egyptian Physical Therapy schools in undergraduate, postgraduates as well as continuing education programs.
Dr. Hanan was also acting as a Director of the Professional Doctor Program at Cairo University. During her academic work, Dr. Hanan performed a lot of activities to enhance the international relations and dual cooperation programs in both Cairo University and BUC.
Dean’s Word
Dr. Adly Sabbour
Dean’s Word
Dr. Adly Sabbour
The school of Physical Therapy at BUC was established in 2014 offering a high level of educational and community services. The college has a highly qualified and cooperative staff who are participating in educational services, scientific research, and international publications.
We are providing our students with the most updated theoretical and practical experiences enabling them to incorporate into the medical society efficiently while improving the health profession and patient outcomes.
The school of physical therapy has a clear mission of seeking excellence and leadership among the faculties in Egypt and the Middle East. The school is joining forces with Winston Salem State University (WSSU), North Carolina, USA, and Virginia Commonwealth University, USA to continuously conduct programs and special courses for our BUC students and academic staff focused on enhancing academic and professional hand-on skills.
All our efforts are utilized efficiently to graduate a unique physical therapist honoring our university and the society of physical therapy in Egypt and the Middle East.
Strategy
our Vision
our Mission
Object- ives
School of PHYSICAL THERAPY
Council
Prof. Dr. Adly Sabbour
Dean
Prof. Dr. Hanan Mekawy
Vice-Dean
Assis. Prof. Dr. Mona Selim Faggal
Head of the Department of Basic Science for Physical Therapy – Head of the Department of Physical Therapy for Orthopedic and Orthopedic Surgery
Assis. Prof. Dr. Mona Mohamed Abdel-Khalek
Head of the Department of Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.
Assis. Prof. Dr. Radwa Saeed Mahmoud
Head of the Department of Physical Therapy for Neurology and Neurosurgery – Head of the Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery
Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hassan Mohammed
Head of the Department of Physical Therapy for Women health. – Head of the Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn
Dr. Fairouz Hatem Amin
Lecturer of the Department of Basic Science for Physical Therapy
Dr. Heba Ahmed Metwally
Lecturer of the Department of Physical Therapy for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Dr. Noha Ahmed Fouad
Lecturer of the Department of Physical Therapy for Women health.
Dr. Abd Elatif Rashad
Director of Continuing Development Center
School premises
- The school of Physical Therapy comprises 4 floors with central air-conditioners.
- This building includes:
- Many Lecture Halls, laboratories, classes, and staff rooms are sufficient for the number of students shown from the calculation of student capacity. Each classroom has comfortable seats, a whiteboard, a data show device, a display screen, a microphone, Wi-Fi, and central air conditioning.
- Places for open exhibitions of student projects in the loopy and on every floor.
- The Campus central library includes many up-to-date books and publications in a relaxing environment conducive to studying. There are comfortable seating areas, group study areas, and quiet and private study rooms.
- In addition, central halls and stands at the university can be used when necessary, and they are all equipped for cultural, artistic, and sports activities.
- The university offers a learning management system (LMS) that supports communication between students and faculty members. Through LMS, students can submit an assignment, solve online quizzes, download all course materials, and follow up on their attendance status.
- The university has different healthcare facilities that are equipped with a variety of medical equipment. These healthcare facilities include (general clinics, dental care clinics, and physiotherapy clinics).
- There is a diverse food court with groceries, restaurants, and coffee shops that offer all kinds of food and cold and hot drinks. In addition, the university has a central copy center, a bank branch, ATM Machines, and a flower shop.
School's distinguished features
In the field of education and learning:
- The School has educational laboratories for students with a high level of equipment.
- The School has computers equipped for all faculty members.
- The School concluded an agreement for scientific cooperation with international universities (American Winston Salem University) and international research centers. (American University of Virginia) through which joint diplomas are awarded to international universities.
- Participation of many students in student and cultural activities at the university and the level of faculties of physical therapy.
In the field of scientific research:
- The School of Physiotherapy, Badr University, has a group of advanced research laboratories equipped with the latest scientific equipment. It follows the university’s central laboratory system and provides services to researchers and students.
- Members of the teaching and supporting staff contribute to the international publication of scientific research in international journals with a high impact factor.
In the field of community participation
- Community participation in our school is distinguished, as the school provides services to the internal and external community through medical convoys in Badr city and the annual celebration of Orphan’s Day at the School of Physical Therapy, Badr University.
- The outpatient clinic is crucial in community service by providing free treatment and serving patients daily. Practical training for students at various academic levels and internship students.
LABORATORIES
& WORKSHOPS
Physical Therapy specialized labs
Test and Measurement lab Therapeutic Exercise lab Orthosis & Prothesis lab Sports injuries lab Biomechanics lab Cardiopulmonary lab Electrotherapy lab Human anatomy lab Hydrotherapy lab Pediatric lab Manual therapy lab
Central labs
Anatomy lab Physiology lab Biophysics lab Histology lab Biochemistry lab Pathology lab
