Natural Sciences Tripos

Information for New & current students

The Natural Sciences Tripos is the framework within which most of the science is taught in Cambridge. It is taught by sixteen Departments and includes a wide range of physical and biological sciences and the history and philosophy of science.

This part of the website is designed to provide new and current students with a starting point to learn more about the Tripos. You are encouraged to visit the websites of Departments involved in the Tripos for more detailed information about individual courses.

Structure of the course

• The first year (Part IA)
• Year 2 (Part IB)
• Year 3 (Part II)
• Year 4 (Part III)

Advice to new students

• Welcome to Cambridge
• Famous Cambridge scientists
• Learning and teaching - methods and mechanisms
• How hard should I work?
• General tips and further help
• Reading list for new students

Specific course information

• First Year
  • Preparing for the first year (Part IA)
  • Year 1 (Part IA) practical allocation
  • Links to departmental Part IA course information
• Second Year
  • Year 2 (Part IB)
  • Links to departmental Part IB course information
• Third Year
  • Year 3 (Part II)
  • Year 3 (Part II) subject allocation procedure
  • Links to departmental Part II course information
• Fourth Year
  • Year 4 (Part III)
  • Links to departmental Part III course information

The title of this document is: Natural Sciences Tripos: Information for New & current students
URL: http://www.cam.ac.uk/about/natscitripos/students/

Useful information

Course information: programme specifications and subject summary

University map

Links to individual course webpages

Careers Service

CamTools

General course information

Costs

Transferable skills in the Tripos

Examinations