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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: 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

30 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

30 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

30 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.

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 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.

30 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

30 Jun 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Biology of Cells. Subject Summary: Part IA Biology of Cells. The course aims to provide an introduction to biology at the molecular and cellular level, and considers what cells are, what they look like, and how

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 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

30 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,