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20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Astrophysics. Subject Summary: Part II Astrophysics. There are eight 24-lecture courses spread over Michaelmas and Lent Terms, which teach the fundamental physics underlying the course and the main areas of

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Evolution & Behaviour. Subject Summary: Part IA Evolution & Behaviour. Evolution & Evolution & Behaviour aims to introduce students to the major principles of evolutionary theory. The course ranges from the

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Materials Science. Subject Summary: Part IB Materials Science. This course applies a broad range of scientific principles in the quest to design new, more advanced materials as well as to understand the

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. FAQs. How do I contact the Department of Natural Sciences? Actually, there is no such thing. The Tripos (which, in this context, is the Cambridge name for "course") is taught across sixteen Departments of the

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Physics. Subject Summary: Part II Physics. The course contains work of three types: 'Core LecturesCourses' and 'Optional Lecture Courses', which are examined at the end of the year in the usual manner, and units

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Employment and Careers. The Careers Service maintains links with relevant employers and takes into account employer needs and opinions in the services which is provided for students. Details of its services can

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Genetics. Subject Summary: Part II Genetics. Genetics has become an even more high profile subject in recent years as a result of rapid developments in genomics and the application of this knowledge to the

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Zoology. Subject Summary: Part II Zoology. Zoology is a highly interdisciplinary subject, bridging many levels of organization from cellular and molecular to whole organisms and ecosystems. The Part II Zoology

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry. Subject Summary: Part III Chemistry. Part III (the fourth year) is intended for those who wish to pursue a career in research; it leads to graduation with an M.Sci. degree. The fourth year will be

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Support for Students and their Learning. University, Departmental and College libraries and computing facilities;. students are assigned a Director of Studies and a personal Tutor by their College;. small group

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Course structure. Natural Sciences is the framework through which all sciences at Cambridge are taught. There are 16 departments that make up the structure of the course, as seen below. The course is split

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Materials Science. Subject Summary: Part II Materials Science. Materials Science is increasingly recognised as a key discipline in the modern world, spanning both physical and biological sciences and also

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Management of Education Quality and Standards. The University ensures high quality of teaching and learning in the following ways:. Scrutiny of the External Examiners Reports for all teaching programmes;.

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Ecology, Evolution & Conservation. Subject Summary: Ecology, Evolution & Conservation. This course is run jointly by the Departments of Plant Sciences and Zoology. It introduces a variety of approaches to study

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences. Subject Summary: Part IA Earth Sciences. The course is an introduction to the whole field of Earth and planetary geology. It covers the nature and properties of the Earth, particularly of the

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Pharmacology. Subject Summary: Part II Pharmacology. The course emphasises the mechanisms of drug action at the molecular and cellular level and the consequent effects on organ systems and the whole animal

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Teaching and Learning Methods. Each course employs a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, seminars, small-group teaching sessions (supervisions), computer work, practical classes,

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Criteria for Admission. It is essential for students to have obtained at least two science/maths A Levels, (or the equivalent). Some subjects require or recommend particular A Level prerequisites. Typical offers

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Pharmacology. Subject Summary: Part IB Pharmacology. The course deals with the action of chemical substances on biological materials and thus has roots in both the physical and biological sciences. The first

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Physics B. Subject Summary: Part IB Physics B. The course assumes a knowledge of Part IA Physics. Physical Scientists who will not be specialising in physics in the third year may offer one or other or both of

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry B. Subject Summary: Part IB Chemistry B. Our second-year courses present the fundamental ideas of chemistry both for those who are intending to carry on with chemistry in the third year, and also for

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Pathology. Subject Summary: Part II Pathology. The Part II Pathology course focuses on the mechanisms that regulate cells and tissues at the cellular, genetic and molecular level, and how these are disrupted in

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Materials Science. Subject Summary: Part III Materials Science. The majority of Part II Materials Science students go on to take the Part III course. The aims and objectives of the course differ from Part II,

20 Jun 2024: and Molecular Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Experimental Psychology, Neurobiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology.

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences A. Subject Summary: Part IB Earth Sciences A. The Department of Earth Sciences teaches two complementary courses which lead to Part II Earth Sciences. The courses are, however, independent and self

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Plant & Microbial Sciences. Subject Summary: Part IB Plant & Microbial Sciences. Plant productivity is the basis for life on Earth. Research into fundamental plant processes informs teaching and learning, as we

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry A. Subject Summary: Part IB Chemistry A. Our second-year courses present the fundamental ideas of chemistry both for those who are intending to carry on with chemistry in the third year, and also for

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences. Subject Summary: Part II Earth Sciences. Part II Earth Sciences provides a rounded geological education either for students intending to complete their undergraduate training in three years or

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Cambridge Open Days. Join us on 4th or 5th July 2024 for the Undergraduate Open Days. Information on attendance available on the University Open Day Website. Information on the Natural Sciences Tripos can be

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences B. Subject Summary: Part IB Earth Sciences B. The Department of Earth Sciences teaches two complementary courses which lead to Part II EarthSciences. The courses are, however, independent and

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry. Subject Summary: Part II Chemistry. The Part II course builds on the ideas which were presented in the first and second year, and offers students the opportunity to both broaden and deepen their

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Mechanisms for evaluating and improving. Students have termly meetings with their College Tutor and Director of Studies to monitor and review their progress in the Tripos. This is facilitated by reports

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. History and Philosophy of Science. Subject Summary: Part III History and Philosophy of Science. This course gives students with relevant experience at Part II the opportunity to carry out focussed research in

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Physics. Subject Summary: Part IA Physics. The first year course (which is also available within the Mathematics Tripos Part IA option (c)) provides a foundation in physics both for those going on to further

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Physics. Subject Summary: Part III Physics. The course aims to bring you close to the boundaries of current research, and is therefore somewhat linked to the expertise from within the specific research groups.

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Part IA Marking and Classing - Pre-2023. Marking and Classing - pre-2023. The following marking scheme has been approved by the Committee of Management for the Natural Sciences Tripos. Introduction. Examiners

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Mathematical Biology. Subject Summary: Part IA Mathematical Biology. This course provides an introduction to mathematical biology. It involves mathematical, statistical, and computing methods, and is designed to

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry. Subject Summary: Part IA Chemistry. In this course we begin to explore the complex and subtle relationship between the structure of a molecule and its chemical properties; an understanding of this

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Feedback. Feedback on formative assessment is obtained largely through the supervision system and reports together with feedback in the supervision should provide you with enough information to understand what

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Plant Sciences. Subject Summary: Part II Plant Sciences. There will be six modules (each comprising a total of 24 hours of teaching, mostly in one-hour slots) which together cover cellular and ecological options.

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Biochemistry. Subject Summary: Part II Biochemistry. Biochemistry is the study of living organisms at the molecular and cellular level. As a core course for the whole of biological sciences, a training in

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Part II subject allocation - Introduction. Part II Subject Allocation. All students are required to register their Departmental preferences on-line through an online form. DOWNLOAD Advice leaflet for students

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Mathematics. Subject Summary: Part IB Mathematics. This course is especially useful for students intending to study Physics or Chemistry in Part II. It is also occasionally attended by students taking other

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. 1st year (Part IA). Preparing for the first year : General Information . The word "Tripos" is simply the way that Cambridge says "study course". The Natural Sciences Tripos prides itself on being one of the

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. Subject Summary: Part II Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. The Part II Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience course offers a choice of fourteen modules which

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. General tips and further help. Attend all timetabled lectures, classes and practicals; make this your top priority and fit everything else around that. Prepare a personal timetable and schedule of times for

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. History and Philosophy of Science. Subject Summary: Part IB History and Philosophy of Science. This course offers an historical and philosophical perspective on the nature of scientific knowledge and the place

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Student Support. Cambridge has a network of mechanisms for support and guidance of students through the Cambridge Student Support webpage. Student support is one of the primary functions of the college tutorial

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Materials Science. Subject Summary: Part IA Materials Science. This course covers a modern, fast-growing and interdisciplinary area with very flexible boundaries. Great diversity arises in materials because they

20 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Assessment. The individual courses employ a range of assessment techniques, including unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, experiment write-ups, literature and experimental reports, marked essays,