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30 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Reading List. Suggested Reading List for Prospective Students. We are often asked to make suggestions for preparatory reading and for introducing new subjects that you might be considering. There is no

30 Jun 2024: and Molecular Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Experimental Psychology, Neurobiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology. ... an unseen written examination based on practical work conducted throughout the year including the interpretation and

30 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

30 Jun 2024: to continue to develop experimental skills and to gain experience of using modern instruments and experimental techniques;. ... thermodynamics;. further developed their experimental skills through a series of whole-day experiments, which also illustrate

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 Jun 2024: This scope enables you to experience experimental approaches ranging from molecular biology to ecological modelling. ... Learning Outcomes. At the end of the course students should:. have developed a sound knowledge of key concepts and current

30 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

30 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

30 Jun 2024: obtained some experience of independent investigation whether through completion of an experimental project or written dissertation;. ... Students are also expected to present a poster on their experimental project or written dissertation, where students

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 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;.

30 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

30 Jun 2024: In the first year, you study four courses (three experimental subjects and one mathematics course).

30 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,

30 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