In Pakistan, FSC, or Faculty of Sciences, is an academic program that caters to those interested in pre-medical and pre-engineering subjects.
This designation refers to an intermediate-level educational certificate awarded upon successful completion of a two-year program focused on science disciplines. It is a crucial step for students aiming for higher education in science and technology fields.
The FSC program is specifically designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge in key science areas, preparing them for competitive university admissions. The main streams within FSC typically include:
- FSC Pre-Medical: For students aspiring to pursue degrees in medicine (MBBS), dentistry (BDS), pharmacy (Pharm.D), physical therapy (DPT), and other allied health sciences. Key subjects include Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- FSC Pre-Engineering: For students aiming for engineering degrees (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering) and other science-related fields like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Key subjects include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Successful completion of the FSC program is a prerequisite for applying to most undergraduate science and engineering programs in Pakistani universities. allowing them to pursue higher education in relevant fields.
This academic level is equivalent to high school in many Western countries and is regulated by various Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) across Pakistan. Students take final examinations conducted by these boards to receive their FSC certificate.
