What Career Choices do Pre-Engineering Students have After FSc?

Are you a Pre-Engineering student? Do you often worry about what fields to opt for after your FSc? A Pre-engineering background allows you to opt for a variety of different careers. From being a scientist to exploring careers in management studies, you have many professions to choose from. However, it is important to understand that your career choices must be aligned with your aptitude. The choices you make around this time of your life will influence the rest of your career path.

MAJOR STREAMS FOR PRE-ENGINEERING STUDENTS

The major career choices for Pre-Engineering students are divided into five major career streams. These include engineering, computer science and information technology, natural, management, and social sciences. This section will explain these broader streams and the professions they offer.

Engineering

If you aspire to become an engineer, you could be doing anything from towering skyscrapers to creating intricate microchips. There are numerous types of engineering courses that you can pursue. In Pakistan there are a total of 63 Engineering programs. The highest paid professions include,

1. Aerospace Engineering
2. Civil Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Chemical Engineering
5. Bio-Medical Engineering
6. Transportation Engineering
7. Mechatronics
8. Industrial Design
9. Petroleum & Gas
10. Industrial Engineering
11. Energy Management
12. Avionics
13. Robotic & Intelligent Machine Engineering

The top universities that offer engineering programs in Pakistan include NUST, GIKI, PIEAS, IST, COMSATS, UMT, UET, University of Punjab, University of Lahore, and Quaid e Azam University. Besides these, many other institutions also offer engineering courses.

Natural Sciences

Natural sciences are subjects concerned with the understanding of the natural world. They are mainly segregated into two further divisions of life sciences and physical sciences. Here, biological sciences cannot be pursued by pre-engineering students, while numerous options in physical sciences are open to them. Physical sciences are a study of matter, energy, and their interactions. These include physics, chemistry, space sciences etc. The highly ranked programs include,

1. Nanotechnology
2. Mathematics
3. Physics
4. High Energy Physics
5. Applied Statistics
6. Solid State Physics
7. Computational Physics
8. Statistics
9. Applied Physics
10. Space Sciences
11. Computational Mathematics
12. Applied Mathematics

Such degrees lead to careers in research, academia, as well as industry.

Best universities for natural science degrees include NUST, LUMS, Quaid e Azam University, University of Punjab, Government College University, and UET Lahore.

Computer Science and Information Technology (CS and IT)

Owing to your background in mathematics, many CS and IT programs are also open to you as a pre-engineering student. Careers in these fields are some of todays highly demanded and highly paid ones. This demand seems to be everlasting because of the rapid and continual growth in technology.

Some of the best universities for such programs include NUST, FAST, GIKI, and COMSATS. In Pakistan, 50 programs in these fields are being offered. Amongst them, the highly ranked programs include,

1. Software Engineering
2. Information Technology
3. Cyber Security
4. Data Science
5. Artificial Intelligence
6. Digital Marketing
7. Computer Science
8. Robotics
9. Information Security
10. Data Analytics
11. Software Engineering
12. Graphic Designing
13. Geographical Information System

Degrees in such fields can lead to shining careers in private technology firms and businesses. Their job scope internationally is also very wide.

Management Sciences

Pre-Engineering students can also pursue Management science programs. Management is an interdisciplinary field that is related to organizational operations and management. It can include the application of mathematical and statistical problems or business development etc. These careers are more prevalent in the corporate sector. The most highly paid of these professions include,

1. Project Management
2. Logistics, Supply Chain Management
3. Hotel Management
4. Digital Marketing
5. Business Administration
6. Human Resources Management
7. Sales & Marketing
8. Marketing
9. Hospitality Management
10. Tourism & Hotel Management
11. Public Administration
12. Human Resources
13. Business Analytics
14. Aviation Management

Top universities for management sciences include LUMS, IBA, the University of Lahore, the University of Punjab, NUST, and Bahria University. In Pakistan, 65 programs in management sciences are being offered. Amongst them, the highest-ranked programs that can lead to highly-paid jobs include,

Social Sciences

Social sciences are disciplines that include human society and social relationships. These subjects revolve around human behavior, interaction and institutions while also including the study of politics, diplomacy and the international arena. Social sciences are also a very broad field and include degrees like anthropology, politics, economics, geography, linguistics, and psychology. Careers in research, academia, and diplomacy are popular choices for social science students. The highest ranked degrees include,

1. Law
2. Development Studies
3. International Relations
4. Political Science
5. Economics
6. Government & Public Policy

Many social science degrees can be pursued in Pakistan. Some of the commonly known institutions for these disciplines are LUMS, NUST, COMSATS, University of Punjab, University of Lahore, Bahria University, and Quaid e Azam University.

A list of all the programs that you can pursue as pre-engineering students in Pakistan, along with their scope and university admission details is available at the Programs section of the eduvision website.

Suitable Fields for Girls

Most of the fields that can be taken after pre-engineering are open to all genders. However, sometimes people still want to consider the kind of gender roles they want to assume and align their professional preferences accordingly. Particularly, girls can pursue numerous fields after pre-engineering. In these careers, they can choose the kind of work that would suit them more and lead to good career opportunities in areas like,

1. Chemical sciences
2. Computer studies
3. Textile sciences
4. Software Engineering
5. Cyber security
6. Human resource management
7. Public relations
8. Information and communication technology

CHOICE OF PROGRAM AND INSTITUTION

The next important question that you may have could be how to make the choice of programs and universities. Such choices depend upon a variety of individual and collective factors. It is a common myth that a certain degree does not have any scope and you cannot flourish if you study those degrees. While scope is important, you should also know that numerous other factors play a role in your professional success and decision-making. In the current time and economy, it is important to make an informed decision. Some major considerations include the following,

1. Aptitude
2. Job Market
3. Financial Considerations
4. Time one can spend on a degree program

Associate Degrees and Why You Should Prefer Them

If you do not afford to take 4 years degree programs and are bound to start employment early associate degrees can be a good choice. An associate degree program can be pursued for two years. After studying for two years, you can get the associate diploma and pursue employment. At later stages, the degree can also be completed for two years and converted into a bachelor's. You can choose this option if you are constrained by merits, time or finances for a full-time bachelors right after you complete higher secondary education.

Choosing a Profession According to Your Personality

Understanding your personality type might help you select a career that is a good fit for your natural abilities and preferences. Across the web, you can find various tests to understand your personality type and analyze what kind of aptitude you have. However, each person is unique, and so a very personalized professional insight into your character, skills, aptitude, and personality is essential for you to make an informed decision for higher studies.

Understanding your aptitude can be an overwhelming process. Career counseling can also be of great help to you in this regard. Professional guidance can help you identify your aptitudes and skills, and plan your professional journey accordingly. Remember, choosing the right career is a crucial decision and an expert opinion can be very helpful while making such decisions. Team Eduvision, also provides professional counseling services both in person and online. For further information about counseling services, feel free to contact our team. We wish you the best of luck for your educational journey.