Complete FCPS Part 1 Syllabus
All 9 Subjects and Topics
The full CPSP-approved FCPS Part 1 syllabus with all subjects, topic-wise breakdown, and exam pattern. Practice every topic with 40,000+ targeted MCQs on NextStepMD.
The FCPS Part 1 syllabus set by CPSP covers 9 core subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Immunology, Forensic Medicine, and Behavioral Sciences. The exam has 200 MCQs in single best answer (SBA) format. NextStepMD has 40,000+ CPSP-aligned MCQs covering every topic in this syllabus.
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FCPS Part 1 Subjects and Topics
All subjects and key topics as per the official CPSP FCPS Part 1 syllabus. Click to practice MCQs from any subject.
Anatomy
- › Gross Anatomy: Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Thorax, Abdomen, Head and Neck
- › Histology: Tissue types, Organ histology
- › Embryology: General and Systemic embryology
- › Neuroanatomy: CNS, PNS, Cranial Nerves, Tracts
- › Surface Anatomy and clinical applied
Physiology
- › General Physiology: Membrane transport, Body fluids
- › Cardiovascular Physiology
- › Respiratory Physiology
- › Renal Physiology
- › Gastrointestinal Physiology
- › Endocrine Physiology
- › Neurophysiology and Special Senses
Biochemistry
- › Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA, Protein synthesis
- › Carbohydrate Metabolism
- › Lipid Metabolism
- › Protein Metabolism and Amino Acids
- › Vitamins, Minerals, and Enzymes
- › Clinical Biochemistry and lab values
Pharmacology
- › General Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics
- › ANS Pharmacology
- › CNS Drugs
- › CVS Drugs
- › Antibiotics and Antivirals
- › Chemotherapy
- › Clinical Pharmacology
Pathology
- › General Pathology: Cell injury, Inflammation, Repair
- › Neoplasia: Benign vs. Malignant, Carcinogenesis
- › Hematology
- › Cardiovascular Pathology
- › Respiratory Pathology
- › Systemic Pathology
- › Histopathology basics
Microbiology
- › Bacteriology: Gram positive and Gram negative
- › Virology: DNA viruses and RNA viruses
- › Parasitology: Protozoa, Helminths
- › Mycology: Superficial and Systemic fungi
- › Sterilization and Disinfection
Immunology
- › Innate Immunity
- › Adaptive Immunity: Humoral and Cell-mediated
- › Hypersensitivity: Type I, II, III, IV
- › Autoimmunity and Immunodeficiency
- › Transplantation Immunology
Forensic Medicine
- › Cause and Manner of Death
- › Medicolegal Issues in Pakistan
- › Forensic Pathology: Wounds, Asphyxia, Burns
- › Toxicology basics
Behavioral Sciences
- › Psychology basics
- › Sociology and Health behavior
- › Medical Ethics and Professionalism
- › Communication skills
- › Mental Health basics
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