School of Physical Therapy
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.
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.
About
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.
Dean’s Word
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.
Dr. Adly Sabbour
Dean of Physical Therapy
Strategy
Progress and upgrade of the physical therapy profession and be excellent locally and regionally.
The mission of the Faculty of Physical Therapy is the preparation of outstanding, compassionate, highly skilled distinguished graduates able to meet the requirements of the labor market locally and regionally by providing them with required academic and practical skills by using recent technology in the field of physical therapy as well as developing scientific research and society services.
1. Provide students with a distinguished scientific and stimulating environment for innovation and development.
2. Encourage scientific research to contribute to solving social problems and community services.
3. Improving the level of health services in the field of physiotherapy.
4. Promoting the level of knowledge and skills of students.
5. Developing the capabilities of faculty members and the supporting staff.
School of Physical Therapy Council
Prof. Dr. Adly Sabbour | Dean of the School of Physical Therapy |
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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 |
Facilities
School of Physical Therapy 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.
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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
Academic Program
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Program Hours:
The total credits (196 Hours)
Duration of study:
Duration of study: 5 years in addition to the sixth year of clinical training (an internship year)
| Code | Course Title | CR |
| Obligatory Courses (2 credit hours) | ||
| UNI 1 | Human Rights | 1 |
| UNI2 | Scientific thinking skills and writing reports | 1 |
| Elective Courses: The student chooses only 3 Credit Hours | ||
| UNI.EL 1 | Information Technology | 1 |
| UNI.EL 2 | Problem-solving skills and decision-making | 1 |
| UNI.EL 3 | Egypt’s history | 1 |
| UNI.EL 4 | Arabic Literature | 1 |
| UNI.EL 5 | Environment and Industrial safety | 1 |
| UNI.EL 6 | Communication Skills | 1 |
| Code | Course Title | CR |
| BAS 1101 | Anatomy I | 3 |
| BAS 1102 | Physiology I | 3 |
| BAS 1103 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BAS 1104 | Biophysics I | 3 |
| BAS 1105 | Histology | 4 |
| BAS 1106 | English and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| BAS 1207 | Anatomy II | 3 |
| BAS 1208 | Physiology II | 3 |
| BAS 1209 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BAS 1210 | Biophysics II | 3 |
| BIO 1211 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| BAS 1212 | Introduction to Sociology | 2 |
| BAS 2113 | Anatomy III | 3 |
| BAS 2114 | Physiology III | 3 |
| BIO 2115 | Biomechanics I | 3 |
| BAS 2116 | Behavioral Psychology | 2 |
| BAS 2117 | Test and Measurement | 4 |
| BAS 2118 | Pathology | 4 |
| BAS 2219 | Anatomy IV | 3 |
| BAS 2220 | Physiology IV | 3 |
| BAS 2221 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| BIOÂ 2222 | Biomechanics II | 3 |
| BAS 2223 | Therapeutic Exercises | 4 |
| BAS 2224 | Electrotherapy | 4 |
| BAS 2225 | Community Health | 1 |
| BAS 3126 | Soft Tissue Manipulation | 2 |
| BAS 3127 | Hydrotherapy | 2 |
| INT 3128 | Theories for internal medicine and geriatrics | 2 |
| INT 3129 | Physical therapy for internal medicine and geriatrics | 4 |
| INT 3130 | Theories for cardiopulmonary and vascular disorders and its surgeries | 2 |
| INT 3131 | Physical therapy for cardiopulmonary and vascular disorders and its surgeries | 4 |
| SUR 3132 | Hospital Administration | 2 |
| INT 3233 | Clinical physical therapy training for internal medicine and geriatrics | 1 |
| INT 3234 | Clinical physical therapy training for cardiopulmonary and vascular disorders and its surgeries | 2 |
| GYN 3235 | Theories for gynecology and obstetrics and its surgeries | 2 |
| GYN 3236 | Physical therapy for gynecological and obstetric disorders and its surgery | 3 |
| SUR 3237 | Theories for surgery and burn | 2 |
| SUR 3238 | Physical therapy for surgery and burn | 3 |
| BAS 3239 | Neuroscience | 3 |
| BAS 3240 | Ergonomics | 2 |
| GYN 4141 | Clinical physical therapy training for gynecological and obstetric disorders and its surgeries. | 2 |
| SUR4142 | Clinical physical therapy training for surgery and burn | 2 |
| ORT 4143 | Theories for traumatology and Orthopedics surgeries | 4 |
| ORT 4144 | Physical therapy for traumatology and Orthopedics surgeries | 7 |
| ORT 4145 | Diagnostic Radiology | 2 |
| ORT 4246 | Clinical physical therapy training for orthopedics and its surgeries | 3 |
| ORT 4247 | Orthotics and prosthetics | 3 |
| NUR 4248 | Theories for neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry | 4 |
| NUR 4249 | Physical therapy for neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry | 7 |
| NUR 4250 | Psychiatry | 2 |
| NUR 5151 | Clinical physical therapy training for neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry | 3 |
| NUR 5152 | Rehabilitation and Occupational therapy for adult | 2 |
| PED 5153 | Motor Development and Learning | 3 |
| PED 5154 | Theories of pediatrics and its surgery | 4 |
| PED 5155 | Child psychology | 1 |
| BAS 5156 | Electrodiagnosis | 2 |
| BAS 5157 | Scientific Research and Biostatistics | 2 |
| PED 5258 | Physical therapy for pediatrics and its surgery | 7 |
| PED 5259 | Clinical physical therapy training for pediatrics and its surgery | 3 |
| PED 5260 | Speech disorders and therapy | 1 |
| PED 5261 | Rehabilitation and Occupational therapy for children | 2 |
| BAS 5262 | Ethics and laws in health care | 1 |
| BAS 5263 | Evidence-based clinical Decision Making | 2 |
| Elective Courses: The student chooses only 12 Credit Hours | Â | |
| FACEL 1 | Industrial Physical Therapy | 2 |
| FACEL 2 | Quality assurance in healthcare | 1 |
| FACEL 3 | Marketing and Business Administration in Physical Therapy | 1 |
| FACEL 4 | Clinical Nutrition | 1 |
| FACEL 5 | First Aids | 2 |
| FACEL 6 | Introduction to Osteopathy | 2 |
| FACEL 7 | Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology | 2 |
| FACEL 8 | Sports physical Therapy | 2 |
| FACEL 9 | Biomechanics in the rehabilitation of joint replacements | 2 |
| FACEL 10 | Physical Therapy in oncology | 2 |
| FACEL 11 | Treatment of Lymphatic system | 2 |
| FACEL 12 | Introduction to Alternative medicine | 2 |
| FACEL 13 | Regenerative medicine in Neural disorders | 1 |
| FACEL 14 | Education for children with Special needs | 2 |
| FACEL 15 | Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy | 2 |
| FACEL 16 | Independent study in physical Therapy | 1 |
| FACEL 17 | Clinical Biomechanics | 2 |
| FACEL 18 | Spinal cord injuries | 2 |
| FACEL 19 | Rehabilitation of hand surgery | 2 |
| FACEL 20 | Orthopedic biomechanics | 1 |
Scientific Departments
| Name | Faculty Members | |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mona Selim Faggal | Assistant Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy for Orthopedic and Orthopedic Surgery | Chairman |
| Prof. Dr. Adly Sabbour | Dean | Council |
| Prof. Dr. Hanan Mekawy | Vice-Dean | |
| Assis. Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Ismail Abdul Ghani Ismail | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. Fairouz Hatem Amin | Lecturer | Staff Members |
| Dr. Wael Osama Ali Abdul Khaleq | Lecturer | |
| Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Sayed | Lecturer | |
| Dr. Doha Hamed Mustafa | Lecturer |
| Name | Faculty Members | |
| Assis. Prof. Dr. Mona Mohamed Abdel-Khalek | Assistant Professor | Chairman |
| Prof. Dr. Adly Sabbour | Dean | Council |
| Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hassan Mohammed | Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn | |
| Dr. Mina Atef Georgi Elias | Lecturer | Staff Members |
| Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Halim | Lecturer |
| Name | Faculty Members | Â |
| Assis. Prof. Dr. Mona Selim Faggal | Assistant Professor | Chairman |
| Prof. Dr. Adly Sabbour | Dean | Council |
| Prof. Dr. Hanan Mekawy | Vice-Dean | |
| Assis. Prof. Dr. Dina Othman Shoukry | Assistant Professor |
| Name | Faculty Members | Â |
| Assis. Prof. Dr. Radwa Saeed Mahmoud | Assistant Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery | Chairman |
| Prof. Dr. Adly Sabbour | Dean | Council |
| Prof. Dr. Hanan Mekawy | Vice-Dean | |
| Dr. Heba Ahmed Metwally | Lecturer | Staff Members |
| Dr. Fatma Saeed | Lecturer |
| Name | Faculty Members | Â |
| Assis. Prof. Dr. Radwa Saeed Mahmoud | Assistant Professor | Chairman |
| Prof. Dr. Adly Sabbour | Dean | Council |
| Prof. Dr. Hanan Mekawy | Vice-Dean | |
| Assis. Prof. Dr. Dina Othman Shoukry | Assistant Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy for Orthopedic and Orthopedic Surgery | |
| Dr. Hanaa Mohsen Abdel Fattah | Lecturer | Staff Members |
| Dr. Omnya Samy Abdallah Ghoneim | Lecturer |
| Name | Faculty Members | |
| Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hassan Mohammed | Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn. | Chairman |
| Prof. Dr. Adly Sabbour | Dean | Council |
| Prof. Dr. Hanan Mekawy | Vice-Dean | |
| Assis. Prof. Dr. Dina Othman Shoukry | Assistant Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy for Orthopedic and Orthopedic Surgery | |
| Dr. Noha Ahmed Fouad Abd El Rahman | Lecturer | Staff Members |
| Dr. Hend Reda Saqr | Lecturer | |
| Dr. Mariam Hossam Mohamed | Lecturer | |
| Dr. Doaa Saeed Mohammed | Lecturer |
| Name | Faculty Members | |
| Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hassan Mohammed | Professor | Chairman |
| Prof. Dr. Hanan Mekawy | Vice-Dean | Council |
| Assis. Prof. Dr. Mona Mohamed Abdel-Khalek | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. Reham Alaa Attia Hassan | Lecturer | Staff Members |
School Department Heads
Professor Dalia Mosaad
Professor Mona Mohamed Abdel-Khalek
Professor Heba Ahmed Metwally Khalifa
Professor Mona Selim Faggal
Professor Rania Galal El-Deen
Professor Ashraf Hassan Mohammed
Professor Noha Ahmed Fouad Abd El Rahman
Career Opportunities
Job Profiles
Physical therapy graduates can work in numerous hospitals in the outpatient clinic or in-patient. They are to assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury also, treat pre & post-operative cases that require physical therapy and work inside the ICU. Our talented therapists are also vital in many rehabilitation centers and clinics, especially where manual therapy prevails.
Physical Therapy Practitioner
The graduate registers for a physical therapy license from the Ministry of Health and General Physical Therapy Syndicate just after graduation and earns the title of Physical Therapy Practitioner.
Physical Therapy Specialist
After five years of graduation or acquiring a master’s degree, the graduate earns the Specialist title.
Physical Therapy Consultant
After 20 years of graduation or acquiring a master’s degree with 15 years of experience or acquiring a Ph.D. degree together with a minimum of 10 years of experience, the Graduate earns the Consultant title.
Graduate Occupational Profile
The graduates could specialize in one of the following departments by joining a post-graduate program:
1) Basic Science for Physical Therapy.
2) Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.
3) Physical Therapy for Orthopedic and Orthopedic Surgery.
4) Physical Therapy for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
5) Physical Therapy for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery.
6) Physical Therapy for Women health.
7) Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn.
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- Faculty Hierarchical Structure
- Intellectual Property Protection Document
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- Quality Assurance Unit Guide
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