2. Orientation Session Outgoing O - Level Students
3. Contents F.Sc. Vs. A Level Areas of differentiation Making
the right choice Recognition in Pakistan Medical and Engineering
education in Pakistan University Recognition in Pakistan
4. Contents Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences
and Technology National University of Science and Technology King
Edward Medical University Lahore University of Management Sciences
National College of Arts MCAT Test Conclusion
5. F.Sc. Versus A Level F.Sc. A Level BISE, (any board in
Pakistan) University of Cambridge Student needs to study 3 Student
needs to study 7 subjects Two exams (1st Year/ 2nd Year) Testing of
memorization (knowledge testing only) Questionable examination
environment Questionable Paper Checking standard URDU (Students
take 2nd Language in O Level) Cost effective subjects Two exams (AS
Level / A Level) Testing on the basis of Blooms Taxonomy
Satisfactory Examination environment Satisfactory paper Checking
standard Costly option
6. Original Terms New Terms Evaluation Creating Synthesis
Evaluating Analysis Application Analysing Comprehension Applying
Knowledge Understanding Remembering
7. BLOOMS REVISED TAXONOMY Creating Generating new ideas,
products, or ways of viewing things Designing, constructing,
planning, producing, inventing. Evaluating Justifying a decision or
course of action Checking, hypothesising, critiquing,
experimenting, judging Analysing Breaking information into parts to
explore understandings and relationships Comparing, organising,
deconstructing, interrogating, finding Applying Using information
in another familiar situation Implementing, carrying out, using,
executing Understanding Explaining ideas or concepts Interpreting,
summarising, paraphrasing, classifying, explaining Remembering
Recalling information Recognising, listing, describing, retrieving,
naming, finding
8. Making the right chioce Cambridge international
qualifications are a passport to success in education, university
and work. A Cambridge International Education is designed for
international students. Content is multicultural and a wide range
of subjects is available including many country specific
courses.
9. Making the right chioce Choosing a course of study is one of
the most important decisions a student will make. It is essential
to check that qualifications are widely accepted and valued by
further education institutes, universities and employers. Choosing
Cambridge international qualifications opens up a world of
opportunity - helping you get a place at your chosen university, or
proving your achievements to your future employer.
10. Recognition in Pakistan Universities in countries around
the world, including Pakistan, recognize and welcome Cambridge
international qualifications. The government of Pakistan recognizes
Cambridge qualifications and provides equivalence to the local
system of education in order to ensure smooth progression for
students who choose to pursue their education in Pakistan. The
government body responsible for issuing equivalence conversion is
the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
11. Recognition in Pakistan O Levels and IGCSE qualifications
are equated to the local Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and A
Levels to the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC). To
qualify for equivalence at the HSS level, IBCC has given a list of
compulsory and elective subjects that must be studied at both O
Level, IGCSE and A Level. You will find this at
www.ibcc.edu.pk
12. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIVALENCE OF CERTIFICATES Groups
Subjects Compulsory Science Groups Elective Subjects Compulsory
Elective PreMathematics Physics Urdu Medical Chemistry PakStudies
Urdu & Islamiyat PakBiology / Studies English Computer
Islamiyat & Science English PreEngine ering Urdu PakStudies
Islamiyat English Physics Chemistry Biology Mathematic s Physics
Chemistry
13. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIVALENCE OF CERTIFICATES
General Science And Two Subjects from the following: Mathematics
General Urdu Pak-Studies Islamiyat & English 1.Economics
2.Civics 3.Physiology and Hygiene 4.Geometrical and Technical
5.Arts and Model Drawing 6.Environmental Studies 7.Islamic Studies
or Islamic 8.History of Indo-Pak Sub-Continent 9.Arabic 10.Persian
11.Food and Nutrition 12.Related Arts 13.Household Accounts &
Related Problems 14.Computer Science OR One subject from above list
and one Technical subject Any of the following Combinations:
General Science Urdu Pak-Studies Islamiyat English 1.Physics,
Mathematics, Statistics 2.Mathematics, Statistics, Economics
3.Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science 4.Physics, Mathematics,
Computer Science 5.Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
14. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIVALENCE OF CERTIFICATES Select
one set of three subjects from the following: Technical Group Urdu
Pak-Studies English Islamiyat 1.Mathematics 2.General Science And
Two Technical subjects Humanities Urdu Pak-Studies Islamiyat
English 1.Mathematics 2.Economics 3.History 4.Islamic Studies
5.Library Science 6.Statistics 7.Health & Physical Education 8.
Persian 9.Psychology 10.Home Economics 11.Geography 12.Civics
13.Urdu Advance 14.Arabic 15.English Literature Computer Science
may be offered in any combination of three subjects
15. GCE O Level, GCSE and IGCSE GCE O Level, GCSE and IGCSE are
considered equivalent to Secondary School Certificate (SSC) subject
to meeting the following requirements: Pakistan based examinations
(local exam): Eight subjects including English, Urdu, Islamiyat,
Pakistan Studies, Mathematics and three electives.
16. GCE O Level, GCSE and IGCSE To qualify for Science Group it
is necessary to pass Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer
Studies or Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Students
who do not qualify for the Science Group will be placed in the
General or Humanities Group.
17. GCE O Level, GCSE and IGCSE Students with a qualification
in Computer Studies or ICT in place of Biology will be granted
Science Group equivalence but will not be granted equivalence to
HSSC (Pre-Medical Group), even if Physics, Chemistry and Biology
subjects are passed at A Level.
18. GCE A Levels GCE O and A Level are considered equivalent to
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) subject to meeting the
specified requirements for various groups: Pre-Medical Group: Eight
O Level subjects (including English, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan
Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) and three A
Levels (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with minimum E Grade.
19. GCE A Levels Pre-Engineering Group: Eight O Level subjects
(including English, Urdu, Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies, Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology or Computer Studies or ICT) and
three A Level subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) with
minimum E Grade.
20. GCE A Levels General Science Group: Eight O Level subjects
and three A Level subjects are required to qualify for the general
science group. There are five possible combinations, details are
available on the IBCC website, www.ibcc.edu.pk.
21. GCE A Levels Please note that students taking these
combinations will not be eligible for admission into Engineering
and Medical Colleges. Humanities Group: Eight O Level subjects
including English with three A Level subjects (not eligible for
admission into Engineering and Medical Colleges).
22. Conversion of grades IGCSE and GCE O Level Grades IBCC
Marks A* A B C D E F G 90 85 75 65 55 45 40 35
23. Worked Example of Conversion Subject Grades IBCC Marks
English Language Urdu A* 90 A 85 Islamiyat B 75 Pak. Studies B 75
Physics A 85 Chemistry A 85 Biology C 65 Mathematics D 55 615
Total
24. Worked Example of Conversion 615 x 900 / 800 = 691
25. For Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering Group GCE O Level GCE O
Level Subjects A LEVEL Grade IBCC Marks GCE A Level Subjects Grade
IBCC Marks English Language A* 90 Physics A 85 Urdu A 85 Chemistry
A* 90 Islamiyat B 75 Biology / Math B 75 Pak. Studies B 75 Physics
A* 90 Chemistry B 75 Biology A 85 Mathematics B 75 Total 650 Total
250 (650+250) =900 900 x 1100 /1100= 900
26. Medical and engineering education in Pakistan Admissions to
medical and engineering universities nationwide are broadly
regulated by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
27. Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Entry
requirements overview PMDC sets the basic requirements for entry
into medical colleges. These are as follows: At least 60% marks in
HSSC or equivalent in the case of O and A Levels. Evidence of this
is through the IBCC equivalence certificate At least 40% weighting
should be given to the results of admission tests. Provincial
bodies and private medical colleges then set the criteria for their
own test and exams, using the above guidelines. For details, please
visit www.pmdc.org.pk
28. Message from the Registrar of PMDC We find Cambridge
qualified students do really well in medicine; they have all the
desired skills and knowledge to take up higher education in
medicine and we would like to encourage Cambridge qualified
students to join Pakistani medical colleges.
29. Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) PEC sets the basic
requirements for engineering education in the country. Students
must pass O and A Level examinations in qualifying subjects; in
addition, they must pass an entrance test conducted by the
respective institution or university. For details, please visit
www.pec.org.pk
30. University recognition in Pakistan Many different
universities in Pakistan recognise Cambridge international
qualifications. Examples of recognition from some well known
Pakistani institutions are on the following slides.
31. King Edward Medical University Entry requirements Students
need to take equivalence from IBCC; if they have 60 % marks or
more, they are eligible to sit for the entry test which is written
and administered by the University of Health Sciences (UHS). The
weighting of entry test results and marks is determined by UHS.
After combining the results of the two components a merit list is
formed for all Punjab medical colleges and students are allocated
to colleges according to their ratings.
32. King Edward Medical University Skills required for becoming
a good doctor In addition to being academically strong and having a
clear grasp of medical concepts doctors need to have good
communication skills a very high level of contextual and cultural
sensitivity. They must remember that patients come from various
backgrounds and their situation is always unique. In many cases
they may be undergoing significant suffering. In dealing with such
people, a doctors expertise, ethics, values and communication
skills all play a part in the dynamics of a hospital or
clinic.
33. Message from the Vice Chancellor, King Edward Medical
University We receive more than 250 students every year at this
historical and most prestigious medical university of Pakistan.
Students who join the university after doing their A Levels
generally do very well, they are very confident with good
productive ideas.
34. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and
Technology (GIKI) Skills required The knowledge, skills and
competencies needed to succeed in various BS (Engineering) programs
offered at GIK Institute are as follows: Adequate knowledge of high
school level Mathematics and Physics Well developed communications
skills in English language Self-motivation and self-discipline
Analytical skills Ability to adapt to independent living Ability to
sustain motivation and commitment over an entire 16 week
semester
35. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and
Technology (GIKI) Entry requirements Admission and allocation to
different faculties is based on performance in the admission test
and the different preferences of individual applicants. However, to
be eligible for admission, applicants must have three A Levels
(Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry with Grade D or higher in
Mathematics and Physics) and seven O Levels. Those having studied
Computing in lieu of Chemistry at A Level can apply only for
Computer Systems
36. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and
Technology (GIKI) Entry requirements Those having studied Computing
in lieu of Chemistry at A Level can apply only for Computer Systems
Engineering and Computer Software Engineering. Students awaiting
their examination results can apply but confirmation of admission
will be subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.
37. Message from the Rector, GIKI It is gratifying to note that
many students opt for careers in engineering after qualifying in
the Cambridge Examination system. The engineering profession offers
many opportunities but, at the same time there are challenges. In
future, the world would need more refined, sophisticated, and
efficient technologies to cope with the peculiar needs of a new age
which, in turn, would require engineers and scientists of quality.
Good communication skills are equally important. Most students who
come through the Cambridge system cope well with the rigors of
university education: the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of
Engineering Sciences and Technology welcomes them.
38. National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Entry
Requirements Engineering: A Levels in Pre-Engineering subjects
according to IBCC requirements. Specifically, A Levels in Physics,
Maths and Computer Science or Computer Studies for BE Software
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecom
Engineering, Avionics Engineering and Information &
Communication System Engineering only.
39. National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Entry
Requirements Medicine: A Levels in Pre-Medical subjects according
to IBCC requirements. In order to encourage candidates from O and A
Level schools, NUST has reserved a few seats in Engineering, IT,
Medicine, Management, Social Sciences and Applied Biosciences for
admission through SAT tests. Pakistani candidates of both A Level
and F.Sc. streams can exercise this option and compete for the
reserved seats. A minimum score of 550 is required in each subject
to apply for a medical program.
40. Message from the Rector of NUST The only university in
Pakistan to be ranked amongst the top 350 universities of the
world, NUST is truly the dynamic face of higher education in
Pakistan. A significant percentage of students at NUST belong to
the O and A Levels stream, and I must acknowledge that, even within
the competitive climate at NUST, they are performing outstandingly
well. To encourage candidates of O and A Levels stream, NUST
accepts international SAT, GMAT, GRE and MCAT scores; and these
candidates can apply on the basis of O Level equivalence
certificates.
41. Lahore University of Management Sciences ( LUMS) Feedback
on Cambridge students. Staff at LUMS tell us the following:
Cambridge qualified students usually perform well at LUMS
especially in terms of spontaneity required and academics in areas
such as reading, writing and analytical skills. Applicants prior to
getting admitted should be skilled in terms of communication both
verbal and written , presentation and analysis. Students admitted
from the Cambridge stream usually tend to have an expertise and
proficiency in these areas.
42. Lahore University of Management Sciences ( LUMS) Entry
requirements The minimum eligibility criteria are as follows: A
minimum of six O Level subjects. A minimum of three A Level
subjects with at least two passes at Grade B and one at Grade C.
Students who do not have their A Levels results at the time of
applying, are made an admission offer conditional on them meeting
these minimum eligibility criteria. The admission merit list takes
into account the subject grades or scores received in O Levels and
A Levels, and the scores on the LUMS admission test. The weighting
assigned to school examination results and the admission tests
varies from school to school. Students seeking admission to LUMS
are usually required to work on their academic scores along with
preparation for the LUMS admission test, which is based on the SAT
format.
43. National College of Arts (NCA) Feedback on Cambridge
students. Staff at NCA say: CIE students have very good
communication skills and are confident young people. Students who
do an A Level in Media Studies are very well prepared for
undergraduate courses in film, television and media studies.
44. National College of Arts (NCA) Entry requirements Students
need to have taken a minimum of three A Levels and eight O Levels
in subjects which satisfy IBCC requirements. Except for
Architecture, where Mathematics is a pre-requisite, they could have
studied any subject combination. After making sure that they meet
the entry threshold criterion, they will have to sit for an
entrance test. Offers are based on their performance in the
entrance exam.
45. Message from the Principal, NCA NCA is an equal opportunity
institution and we are looking for students from varied educational
and ethnic backgrounds. Students coming to NCA should be creative,
independent thinkers, should have an inquiring mind and must be
prepared for a lot of hard work.
46. MCAT Test
47. MCAT Test Entrance Test shall consist of 220 multiple
choice questions (MCQs) which will be divided in four sections,
namely: Physics Chemistry English Biology Aptitude Time allowed for
the Entrance Test shall be 150 minutes. Maximum Marks of Entrance
Test 1100 Entrance Test pass percentage is 60%.
48. STRUCTURE OF ENTRANCE TEST PAPER 2011 Sr. # Subject 1 2 3 4
5 TOTAL PHYSICS CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY ENGLISH APTITUDE No. of Questions
44 44 88 22 22 220
49. TABLE OF CONTENTS PHYSICS F.Sc. and Non-F.Sc. Physical
Quantities and Units Forces Fluid Dynamics Light Waves Deformation
of Solids Ideal Gases Heat and Thermodynamics Electronics Current
Electricity Magnetism and Electromagnetism Modern Physics Nuclear
Physics
50. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHEMISTRY F.Sc. and Non-F.Sc. Physical
Chemistry Fundamental Concepts States of Matter Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonding Chemical Energetics Solutions Electrochemistry
Chemical Equilibrium Reaction Kinetics
51. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHEMISTRY F.Sc. and Non-F.Sc. Inorganic
Chemistry Periods Groups Transition elements Elements of Biological
Importance
52. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHEMISTRY F.Sc. and Non-F.Sc. Organic
Chemistry Fundamental Principles Hydrocarbon Alkyl Halides Alcohols
and Phenols Aldehydes and Ketones Carboxylic Acid Amino Acids
Macromolecules Environmental Chemistry
53. TABLE OF CONTENTS BIOLOGY F.Sc. and Non-F.Sc. Introduction
to Biology Cell Biology Biological Molecules Microbiology Kingdom
Animalia and Plantae Human Physiology Bioenergetics Biotechnology
Ecosystem Evolution and Genetics
54. TABLE OF CONTENTS BIOLOGY F.Sc. and Non-F.Sc. WHAT DOES
APTITUDE TEST CONSIST OF? The Aptitude Test will consist of three
subtests: Ethical, moral, professional and personality attributes:
Assesses the candidates attitudes about moral, ethical and
professional issues. It will also assess personality attributes of
the candidates. There will be twelve questions in this section
Quantitative and abstract reasoning: Assesses candidates ability to
solve numerical problems and abstract reasoning. There will be five
questions in this section. Analytical reasoning and problem
solving: Assesses candidates ability to deal with various forms of
information, to infer relationships, to make informed judgments,
and decide upon an appropriate response. There will be five
questions in this section.
55. MCAT Result - 2010
56. MCAT Result - 2010 Last year Minimum Percentage of Medical
Colleges Admission = 81.3909 (895)
57. MCAT Test (Merit Calculation) The formula for the
calculation of merit is as follows: A x 0.60 + B x 040 = C Where A
= FSc or equivalent examination marks B = Entrance Test marks C =
Aggregate marks Example FSc or equivalent marks = 944 / 1100
Entrance Test marks = 925 / 1100 Apply the formula: 944 x 0.60 +
925 x 0.40 = 936.4 Aggregate marks = 936.4 / 1100 Aggregate
percentage which decides the merit position = 938.3 x 100/1100 =
85.127
58. Conclusion Students who scored good grades in O Level
examination must opt A Level. Others can opt the business
group.
59. Business Group Business Group Provides You To impact the
practice of management To contribute to knowledge generation and
dissemination To develop individuals with the integrity and
intellectual capacity assume a leadership role in society
60. Business Group Provides You Solid preparation Practical
approach Good communication skills Openness to new ideas Ability to
think on ones feet Explores the new horizons
61. Business Society`s Specialities Business Society visits and
activities Provide a change in the monotony of life broaden
students outlook b Inculcate them the spirit of tolerance and
mutual cooperation. These opportunities also help YOU in learning
adjustment in life Adapt to new environments. It creates dynamism
and self- reliance keeping in view the multifarious
advantages.