Course requirements

Entrance Requirements
When assessing our applicants
we consider not only the individual
A Level/IB Higher Level (or equivalent)
subjects being offered but also the
combination of these.
For many Cambridge courses
qualifications in certain subjects
are required and all Colleges expect
such subjects to be passed, normally
with an A or A* grade at A Level/
grade 6 or 7 at Higher Level of the IB
(or equivalent).
Our other courses dont have
particular subject requirements,
although the Colleges will expect
high grades in your subjects most
relevant to the course youre
applying for. You should also have
read enough about the course
to know what studying it entails.

Entrance
Essential subject requirements are
given in each course entry (p38-113)
and are defined as follows:

all Colleges require subjects
that are essential for all Colleges

Requirements

some Colleges require
subjects that are essential
for some Colleges

useful preparation subjects
that arent required by any Colleges
(so wont affect admissions
decisions) but which can provide
If we offer a course you want to study and you decide to apply, useful preparation for the course

then your overall chance of being made an offer of a place at All undergraduate admissions
decisions are the responsibility
Cambridge is approximately one in five.1 of the Cambridge Colleges so Students at other UK universities
please check College-specific
requirements/preferences with The Cambridge Colleges will only consider applications to
the College(s) youre considering Cambridge from students enrolled on degree courses at other
applying to.2 UK universities in very exceptional circumstances. Any application
The following pages give more details If you havent yet decided on a to study at Cambridge would need strong support from your
course director or other academic tutor at your current university.
on course requirements and typical offers. course, advice about subjects and
subject combinations that provide A reference/letter of recommendation from that person would be
In addition, guidance on the information required before a Cambridge College could consider an application,
an effective preparation for study
used to assess applications is on p7 at Cambridge can be found in our and such applications would still be subject to the same academic
assessment as any other application to the University. Contact a
and general information about what Subject Matters leaflet, available
online at: www.cam.ac.uk/ College admissions office for advice.
Admissions Tutors look for can be
ugpublications.
found on p5. Please see the
Undergraduate Study and
College websites for full
conditions of entry. 1

2
Of the 16,431 applications made for entry in October 2015 (or deferred entry in October 2016), 3,445 students were accepted.
Although you may be considering a number of Colleges, you can only make one application to the University in a year either indicating one preference
College or selecting the open application option in the UCAS application. Applying to more than one College, or applying to a preference College and also
making an open application isnt possible. Once the UCAS application is submitted, your choice cannot be changed.

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 Typical offers and requirements
Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements
Sixth Term STEP Mathematics is used to assess aptitude for university study in mathematical subjects.
Examination It is used as part of almost all conditional offers from Cambridge for Mathematics and
Whatever system youre being educated in, we require One of the strengths of the Cambridge admissions Papers in Computer Science with Mathematics. Some Colleges require/may require STEP for other
top grades in the highest level qualifications available system is its ability to assess all applicants individually, Mathematics courses needing strong mathematical ability.
for school/college students most successful applicants and all Colleges may modify offers to take account (STEP) The STEP content is based on core A Level/IB Higher Level/Scottish Advanced Higher (or
ultimately exceed the conditions of their offer and you of individual circumstances. This means that some equivalent) Mathematics material, and is taken immediately after the A Level examination
may be required to submit a transcript outlining details applicants may be set lower/more challenging period. You must speak to your school/college about registering for the STEP assessments.
of your qualifications as part of your application. See the offers than those listed below/in the course entries, More information and links to resources are available online at: www.cam.ac.uk/step.
College websites for subject requirements/preferences and some offers may specify grades to be achieved AQA Baccalaureate Offers are conditional on achievement in the A Levels (see opposite) within the qualification,
and admissions guidance. in particular subjects. rather than the overall Baccalaureate award.
Cambridge Pre-U Conditional offers are set on an individual basis but are likely to require the achievement of
Diploma Distinction level grades (D2 or D3) in Principal Subjects.
Entry requirements
Qualification Notes Access to HE Attainment of an Access to HE Diploma with Distinctions in all relevant subject units can be
Diploma acceptable preparation for most arts subjects and Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
GCSEs With the exception of Medicine (see p86) and Veterinary Medicine (see p109), there are no (PBS) at Cambridge.
GCSE (or equivalent) requirements for entry to Cambridge. An Access to HE Diploma alone is not sufficient preparation to study a science subject
GCSE results are looked at as a performance indicator, but within the context of the school/ (excluding PBS) or Economics at Cambridge.
college performance. Some courses may have additional academic requirements (see online for details).
A Levels Refer to the relevant course entry/entries (p38-113) for typical A Level offers. In all cases, contact a College admissions office for advice.
Applicants may be required to achieve A* in a particular subject(s), depending on individual The Advanced Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies is acceptable for Geography
Advanced
circumstances. and Natural Sciences (Biological). Conditions apply in all cases (details online).
Diplomas
Students taking any linear A Level courses may be required to submit a transcript outlining
details of these qualifications as part of their application (see online or contact a College European 85-90 per cent overall, with 90 per cent in subjects most closely related to the course you
admissions office for guidance). Baccalaureate want to study.
Students taking any modular A Levels are required to provide details of these qualifications French 16 or 17 (mention trs bien) out of 20, with 16 or 17 usually required in individual subjects.
and UMS in the SAQ (see p7). Baccalaureate
We expect that students taking new A Levels in science subjects will complete the practical
German Abitur Between 1.0 and 1.3 overall, with 14 or 15 in subjects most closely related to the course
assessment.
you want to study.
Critical Thinking is worthwhile but not acceptable as a third A Level subject for any
Cambridge course. Advanced Successful applicants normally have high passes in the High School Diploma and the SAT,
Key Skills and General Studies are not included in academic assessment. Placement Tests and 5s in at least five Advanced Placement Tests in appropriate subjects.

Extended Project Applicants are encouraged to undertake an Extended Project but it wont be a requirement VCE and Applied A These qualifications are not an appropriate preparation for most Cambridge courses, although
of any offer made. Levels, GNVQs and a combination of A Levels and VCE or other qualifications may be acceptable for some courses.
BTECs See the website for guidance and seek further advice from a College Admissions Tutor.
International Typical offers are 40-41 points out of 45, with 776 in Higher Level subjects.
Baccalaureate Applicants may be required to achieve 7 in a particular subject(s), depending on individual Edexcel International Offers are conditional on achievement in the A Levels (see opposite) within the qualification,
Diploma circumstances. Diploma (Academic rather than the overall Diploma award.
Programme (IB) Route)
Scottish Advanced Offers usually require AAA at Advanced Higher Grade. English language If your first language isnt English, please see p35.
Highers In some cases, two Advanced Highers and an additional Higher may be acceptable contact a requirements
College for advice.
www.cam.ac.uk/entrancerequirements
Three Advanced Highers are expected within the Scottish Baccalaureate.
Welsh For students taking the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate, offers are conditional on three A Level
qualifications subjects studied within the qualification (rather than the overall Baccalaureate award). If the qualification youre taking isnt listed here, please individual qualifications are acceptable and any subject
Students taking any modular A Levels are required to provide details of these and their UMS look online (www.cam.ac.uk/uginternational) as early requirements are met. Conditional offers are made on a
in the SAQ (see p7). as possible to check that it provides an appropriate case-by-case basis but are normally in line with the typical
AAAAA at Higher Level. Applicants may be required to achieve H1 in the most
preparation for the course you hope to study. offers made when the qualifications are taken on their
Irish Leaving
relevant subjects. Applicants taking a mix of qualifications from different own.
Certificate
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine applicants may be required to take an IGCSE (or equivalent) examination systems are considered providing that the
in the science subject not taken within the Certificate.

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 Open Days

Open Days and Events

Music Awards
and Events
You dont have to visit Cambridge to apply to the University but our
open days and events offer opportunities to get a feel for the place,
talk to staff and students, and ask any questions.

If youd like to combine specialist musical experience with a Cambridge Open Days Many Colleges will be open all day Further information
for Cambridge Open Day visitors Cambridge Open Days
30 June and 1 July 2016
Cambridge degree, you should consider applying for one of The Cambridge Open Days for
without the need for separate 01223 765514
booking. However, some will be
our Music Awards. prospective applicants in Year 12 holding their own College event for
cambridgeopendays
(or equivalent) will be on 30 June @admin.cam.ac.uk
which separate booking with that
and 1 July (booking is essential). College is required. www.cam.ac.uk/opendays
The programme is the same for The Undergraduate Study website
both days and all subjects will be provides more detail about the
Choral and organ awards Instrumental Awards If youre made an offer of an academic
offering course presentations and/or Cambridge Open Days, booking
place and wish to apply for an
Student organists and choristers form Scheme Instrumental Award, you must submit
information stands. Tours and instructions and links to information
a very important strand of the rich The Instrumental Awards Scheme additional sessions may also be about the department and College
the application form (available online)
musical life in Cambridge, providing enables gifted musicians to reach available in departments, for which open days.
to your College by 28 February 2017.
music for regular chapel services. a high standard of performance in separate booking may be required.
They also perform in College concerts See individual College websites for
chamber music. Successful students
and some undertake tours in the UK information about the musical activities
are Award-holders for a year, and
or abroad. The awards vary from undertaken and enjoyed by their
receive a small financial award (an
College to College but all include Music Award-holders. Information
a small financial award and some
exhibition), professional coaching
about other music-making College open days If you cant make it to an open day
of their ensemble, masterclasses,
support for music lessons. opportunities can be found on p16. College open days give you the opportunity to pick up If you cant make an open day, youre welcome to visit us
recital opportunities and a subsidy
a wide range of useful information (College open days at another time. College and some department grounds
If you wish to be considered for an for instrumental lessons. Further information
cover all courses offered by the College unless otherwise are open for most of the year for you to walk round.
Organ Scholarship, you must submit Players of violin, viola, cello, flute, oboe, www.cam.ac.uk/musicawards indicated) and get a sense of what College life is like, However, while Colleges and departments do their best
your application for the Scheme by clarinet, bassoon, French horn or Choral Awards but remember that visiting a particular College doesnt to help applicants to visit them, there are restrictions
1 September 2016. piano are eligible to apply. Associate Dr Daniel Trocm-Latter commit you to applying to that College. and/or charges for tourists at certain Colleges and at
If youd like to apply for a Choral membership of the Scheme is open certain times (such as during exams) so do check with
[email protected] See the individual College entries (p117-45) for dates and
Award, the application deadline to players of trumpet, horn, trombone the College/department before you come.
visit the relevant College website(s) for more information
is 15 February 2017. and tuba, and other standard orchestral
Organ Scholarships and booking instructions. If youd like to speak to College staff during a visit to
Further details of the Choral Award instruments used in chamber
Mr Andrew Arthur Cambridge, please contact that Colleges Admissions
and Organ Scholarship Schemes are repertory (eg double bass, harp).
[email protected]
Department open days Office in advance to arrange this.
available on the Music Awards website. A minimum of Distinction at Grade
Department open days focus on the specific course(s)
8 of the Associated Board or similar
Instrumental Awards in that faculty or department. You get to meet some
is required, though please note that
Dr Sam Barrett of the lecturers, and see the libraries and other facilities.
most successful candidates are of
[email protected] See the relevant course entry (p38-113) for dates and
Diploma standard.
contact the appropriate department to book a place.

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Open Days and Events

Open Days and Events

Other events
In addition to the various open days, the University organises/attends a number of other events.

Event When and where Details

Subject Masterclasses When: between Subject Masterclasses provide an opportunity for students from
Year 12 (or equivalent) November and any school or college to explore topics of interest beyond whats
June covered at A Level/IB Higher Level, and to experience typical
Where: Cambridge undergraduate teaching at Cambridge.
Each subject-specific Masterclass involves two or three taster
lectures, an overview of the admissions process and chance to
speak to current undergraduates.
Booking is required, and usually opens approximately two
months before each Masterclass.

Summer school for When: July The University organises a residential summer school specifically
mature students Where: Cambridge for prospective mature students.
Students wholl be 21 or This provides an opportunity to visit Cambridge, and find out more
older when they start about applying to and studying here participants can follow either
university the arts and humanities programme or the sciences programme.
Visit the website for more details and information about how to
apply to attend the summer school.

Higher education fairs When: between The University is represented throughout the year at higher
Year 12 (or equivalent) March and education (HE) fairs and UCAS Conventions across the UK. Details
September of the events that well be represented at are available online.
Where: throughout Our representatives are happy to answer any queries students
the UK and their advisers may have about applying to and studying
at Cambridge.

www.cam.ac.uk/outreachevents

Events information for Events for your students subject-specific residential Sutton College Area Links Scheme If youd like some information about who are thinking about applying
In addition to those already Trust Summer Schools (Year 12 The Area Links Scheme links every the University or to arrange a school to the University, and provide an
teachers, tutors and mentioned, we offer a number or equivalent) local authority area in England to a visit to or from Cambridge, your link opportunity for them to hear about
HE advisers of other events that you may wish CUSUs residential Shadowing specific Cambridge College. There College is keen to hear from you! the University from a current
Events for you to consider or highlight to your Scheme (Year 12 or equivalent, are also links between Cambridge Each College runs its own students perspective. The Target
A number of day and residential students in the next academic year: and prospective mature students) Colleges and Wales, Scotland and programme of activities for schools/ Scheme can also offer talks and
events for teachers, tutors and HE Challenge Days (Year 10 Northern Ireland. colleges in their link regions. workshops for younger students
Some of these events are open to
advisers are organised by the or equivalent) The Scheme was established to build For more details visit: to encourage them to think about
any students in the relevant school
Cambridge Admissions Office and effective relationships with schools www.cam.ac.uk/arealinks. their post-A Level choices.
The Subject Matters (Year 11 year but some have eligibility
several of the Colleges. These events criteria, and booking/application and colleges across the UK by: Information about the Scheme and
or equivalent) CUSU Target Scheme
provide up-to-date information procedures vary. For more details, how to request a visit can be found
regional Oxford and Cambridge enabling the Cambridge Colleges The Target Scheme is a student-run
about the University, including the visit the Undergraduate Study online at: www.target.cusu.co.uk or
Student Conferences (Year 12 to develop knowledge of specific initiative whereby current
application procedure and the website (www.cam.ac.uk/ by contacting the CUSU Access
or equivalent) regions and understanding of the Cambridge undergraduates visit
range of outreach activities on offer. outreachevents) or CUSU website Officer (see p154).
local educational environments state schools and colleges across
Details are available in the teachers (www.applytocambridge.com/ the country (where possible, in their
providing specific contact points
and advisers area of our website at: shadowing). home region). The visits are
so that schools and colleges have
www.cam.ac.uk/teachers. intended to give information to
a direct way of staying in touch
with the University Year 12 (or equivalent) students

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Finding Out More Travelling to

Travelling to the University

Should you have any further questions after reading this Prospectus,
please get in touch.
the University
Cambridge is a busy city and wasnt built with modern traffic flows
Cambridge Admissions Office (CAO) Colleges Postgraduate study in mind, so its best to visit the centre where many of the University
The CAO provides general advice All of the Colleges have their own The University offers a wide range of
to prospective applicants and their websites (see p117-45) providing postgraduate courses, including PhD,
buildings and Colleges are situated on foot.
advisers about applying to and much of the information you may MSc, MLitt and MPhil degrees and
studying at Cambridge. This Prospectus wish to know. To then find out more certain Certificates and Diplomas.
and information about interviews about a College, get in touch with Information is available online and
and student finance are available that Colleges Admissions Office. from Graduate Admissions. By car
Distances to Cambridge
online or by contacting the CAO. If youre planning to drive to Cambridge, we strongly
www.undergraduate.study. 01223 760606 recommend that you use the Park and Ride scheme
01223 333308 cam.ac.uk/colleges Aberdeen 460 miles Leeds 150 miles
graduate.admissions as parking is limited and several city centre roads have
[email protected] @admin.cam.ac.uk Birmingham 100 miles London 60 miles
restricted access. Information is available online at:
Courses www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/parkandride. Cardiff 200 miles Manchester 170 miles
www.undergraduate.study. www.graduate.study.
All of the faculties and departments Edinburgh 335 miles Newcastle 230 miles
cam.ac.uk cam.ac.uk Disabled parking is available throughout the citys car parks
have their own websites providing Exeter 240 miles Nottingham 85 miles
www.facebook.com/ and on some streets. Please check in advance with the
further information. See the individual Location Glasgow 355 miles Southampton 130 miles
cambridgeadmissions Cambridge Tourist Information Centre (see opposite) or
course entries for web links and Map reference F (see p156-7)
on our website at: www.cam.ac.uk/disability/guide/city.
Location contact details (p38-113).
Map reference A (see p156-7) Tourist Information Centre By bus
www.cam.ac.uk/courses
For information about visiting the Cambridge bus station is centrally located, and theres a
Cambridge University city, including guides to whats on, Uni 4 bus service which runs from the Madingley Road
Disability Resource Centre (DRC)
Students Union (CUSU) accommodation, travel and parking. Park and Ride site through to Addenbrookes Hospital
Students with a disability/long-term
CUSU provides information and (Monday to Friday).
health condition/Specific Learning 0871 226 8006
advice for prospective applicants on Difficulty are encouraged to contact By train
[email protected]
their main website and Alternative the DRC and a College admissions Cambridge is well-connected by train and the station
Prospectus website (which includes www.visitcambridge.org
office as early as possible for advice. is located about one mile from the city centre (around
the Ask a Student facility for each Guidance can also be found on the Location 20 minutes on foot). Buses run frequently between the
course and College). CUSU also runs DRC website. Information from this Map reference (see p156-7) station and city centre, and theres a taxi rank outside
the Target Scheme and Shadowing and other CAO publications can be the station.
Scheme (see p152-3). provided in alternative formats on Universities and Colleges By air
01223 333313 request from the CAO (see left). Admissions Service (UCAS) The nearest airports to Cambridge are Stansted
[email protected] 01223 332301 Applications to Cambridge are (30 miles) and Luton (40 miles). Theres a direct train link
made online through UCAS. to Cambridge from Stansted, and Heathrow and Gatwick
www.cusu.co.uk [email protected] Once youve submitted your are also easily accessible by train. In addition, buses
www.applytocambridge.com www.cam.ac.uk/disability application, youll be able to monitor regularly run from Stansted, Luton, Heathrow and
its progress using UCAS Track. Gatwick to the city centre.
Location Location
Map reference F (see p156-7) Map reference J (see p156-7) 0371 468 0 468
www.ucas.com

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Map

Map
Map

College of the University

University building
Non-University building
University, College and
other private grounds
Public open space
Main shopping area

Dept. Chemical Dept. Chemical

One-way street Engineering & Engineering &
Biotechnology Biotechnology
Limited vehicle access
Pedestrian street/cycle way
(cycling restrictions may apply)

Site entrance (vehicle access)

Site entrance (no vehicle access)
Main entrance to building
Porters lodge
Church
Tourist office
Taxi rank
Main public parking
Multi-storey car park
Park & Ride site
Park & Ride bus stop
Uni 4 bus stop

1 Christs 16 Murray Edwards

2 Churchill 17 Newnham

3 Clare 18 Pembroke

4 Corpus Christi 19 Peterhouse

5 Downing 20 Queens

6 Emmanuel 21 Robinson

7 Fitzwilliam 22 St Catharines

8 Girton 23 St Edmunds

9 Gonville and Caius 24 St Johns

10 Homerton 25 Selwyn

11 Hughes Hall 26 Sidney Sussex

12 Jesus 27 Trinity

13 Kings 28 Trinity Hall

14 Lucy Cavendish 29 Wolfson

15 Magdalene

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Your Notes

Your Notes
Your Notes

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 Index
English see also Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic; Education 62 International (overseas) students 8, 34-5, 147-9
Index

Index
English language requirements 35 Interviews 7, 8, 9, 35
Entertainment 14-9 Irish (medieval) see Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic
Entrance requirements Irish Leaving Certificate 148
see also individual course entries 5, 9, 32, 35, 147-9 Islamic Studies see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Environment see Engineering, Geography, Land Economy Islands students (Channel Islands, Isle of Man) 35
A C Events and open days 151-3 IT provision, internet and email access 12
A Levels see also individual course entries 147-8 Cambridge (the city) 18-9, 154, 155, 156-7 Exchange schemes 11, 46-7, 59, 68, 78, 89-91 Italian see Modern and Medieval Languages
Access events 151-3 Cambridge Admissions Office (CAO) 25, 32, 152, 154 Extended Project 148

Access to HE Diploma 32, 149 Cambridge Bursary see Financial information Extenuating circumstances 8 J

Accommodation 5, 20-1, 23, 24-5, 27, 114-5 Cambridge Online Preliminary Application (COPA) 8, 35 Extra-curricular activities 9, 14-9 Japanese see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Admission assessments see also individual course entries 37 Care leavers 25, 29 Joint Honours courses see History and Modern Languages,
F History and Politics
Admissions Office, Cambridge (CAO) Careers see also individual course entries 30-1
see also individual College entries 25, 32, 152, 154 Financial information: international students 35 Judaism see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies;
Catering 5, 19, 21, 27 Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion
Admissions Policy 9 Financial information: UK and EU students 21, 26-9
Celtic Studies see Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic
Advanced Diploma 60, 149 Food 5, 19, 21, 27
Changing course 37 L
Aerospace and Aerothermal Engineering see Engineering French see History and Modern Languages,
Chemical Engineering 48 Modern and Medieval Languages Land Economy see also Economics, Law 76
Affiliate students (second undergraduate degree) 33, 35 Chemistry see Natural Sciences Language Centre 12
Frequently asked questions 9
Age at application 32, 84 Childcare 23 Languages, ancient see Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic;
Akkadian see Archaeology Chinese see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies G Archaeology; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Classics; Modern
Alternative Prospectus website 15, 154 and Medieval Languages; Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of
Choral Awards 150 Gap years 9, 60, 82, 87 Religion
Anatomy see Medicine, Natural Sciences Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering see Engineering GCSEs 148 Languages, modern see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, History
Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic (ASNC) 38 Classics see also Modern and Medieval Languages 50 Genetics see Natural Sciences and Modern Languages, Modern and Medieval Languages
Anthropology, Biological see Archaeology Clubs and societies 14-7 Geography 64 Latin see Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic; Classics;
Anthropology, Social see Human, Social, and Political Sciences College fees 33, 35 Geological (Earth) Sciences see Natural Sciences Modern and Medieval Languages
Application and admission procedures 6-9, 33, 35 Colleges 5, 6, 20-1, 22, 27, 28, 32, 114-45, 147, 148, 151, 153, 154, 156-7 German see History and Modern Languages, Modern and Law see also Land Economy 78
Application statistics Colleges, how to choose 115-6 Medieval Languages Libraries 12
see also individual course entries 8, 9, 37, 116, 147 Graduate destinations see also individual course entries 30-1 Linguistics 80
Computer Science see also Natural Sciences 52
Arabic see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Greek, Classical see Classics, Modern and Medieval Languages
Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion Contextual data 7
M
Archaeology see also Human, Social, and Political Sciences 40 Counselling Service 23
H Management Studies 112
Architecture 42 Health condition 24 Manufacturing Engineering 113
D
Art History see History of Art Hearing impairment 24 Map 155, 156-7
Deferred entry 9, 60, 82, 87
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) 45 Hebrew see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Materials Science see Natural Sciences
Disabled students 24, 154
Ask a student 15, 154 Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion Mathematics see also Computer Science,
Drama 15
Asperger syndrome and autism 24 History see also History and Modern Languages, Economics, Natural Sciences 82
Dyslexia and dyspraxia 24 History and Politics 66
Astrophysics see Natural Sciences Mature students (aged 21 or over) 29, 32-3, 115, 152
History and Modern Languages (History and ML) 68 Mechanical Engineering see Engineering
E
B History and Philosophy of Science Medical condition 24
Earth Sciences see Natural Sciences see Human, Social, and Political Sciences; Natural Sciences
Biochemistry see Natural Sciences Medicine 84
Economics see also Land Economy 54 History and Politics 69
Bioengineering see Engineering Medicine (Graduate Course) 87
Education 56 History of Art 70
Biological and Biomedical Sciences see Medicine, Mental health 23, 24
Egyptology see Archaeology Human, Social, and Political Sciences (HSPS) 73
Natural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine
Electrical and Electronic Engineering see Engineering Mesopotamia see Archaeology
Biological Anthropology see Archaeology
Electrical and Information Sciences see Engineering I Middle Eastern Studies see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Biomedical Admission Test (BMAT) 86, 109
Employment see also individual course entries 28, 30-1 Illness (long term) 24 Mobility impairment 24
Bursaries and scholarships see Financial information
Energy, Sustainability and the Environment see Engineering Information and Computer Engineering see Engineering Modern and Medieval Languages (MML) see also Asian
and Middle Eastern Studies, History and Modern Languages 89
Engineering 59 Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) 34, 37
Museums and collections 12
Instrumental Awards 150
Music see also Music Awards 16, 19, 92
Instrumentation and Control see Engineering
Music Awards 150
International Baccalaureate
see also individual course entries 147-8

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 N Sociology see Human, Social, and Political Sciences
Index

Natural Sciences 94 Spanish see History and Modern Languages, Modern and
Neuroscience see Natural Sciences Medieval Languages

Norse, Old see Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) 24
Sport 17
O Statistics, application see also individual
Open applications 6, 116 course entries 8, 9, 37, 116, 147

Open days see also individual course and College entries 151-3 Structural Engineering see Engineering

Organ Scholarships 150 Student life 14-21, 34

Oriental Studies see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Students Union, Cambridge University (CUSU) 15, 23, 152-3, 154

Outreach 151-3 Study abroad 11, 46-7, 59, 68, 78, 89-91

Overseas (international) students 8, 34-5, 147-9 Summer schools 34, 152

Supervisions 5, 10-1, 22, 115-6
P Supplementary Application
Pathology see Medicine, Natural Sciences Questionnaire (SAQ) 7, 45, 53, 57, 68, 83, 91, 96
Persian see Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Support 5, 15, 22-5, 28-9, 115
Pharmacology see Medicine, Natural Sciences
T
Philosophy see also Theology, Religion, and Philosophy
of Religion 102 Teachers information and events 152-3

Physical impairment 24 Teaching see also individual course entries 5, 10-3

Physics see Natural Sciences Tests, admission see Admission assessments

Physiology see Medicine, Natural Sciences Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion
see also Philosophy 106
Plant Sciences see Natural Sciences
Transferable skills 31
Politics see History; History and Politics; Human, Social,
and Political Sciences Transferring to Cambridge 147

Pools see Winter pool Travelling to Cambridge 155

Portuguese see Modern and Medieval Languages Triposes 4

Postgraduate study 154 Tuition fees see Financial information

Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (PBS) 104

U
Psychology see Computer Science, Education, Natural Sciences,
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences UCAS 154
UCAS application 7, 8, 9, 24, 25, 33, 35, 86, 87, 109, 115-6, 154
Q
Qualifications for entry 5, 32, 35, 147-9 V
Veterinary Medicine 108
R Visas and immigration 34
Religious Studies see Theology, Religion, and Philosophy Visiting Cambridge 151-3, 154, 155
of Religion Visual impairment 24
Russian see History and Modern Languages, Modern and Vocational qualifications 149
Medieval Languages

W
S
Welfare 5, 15, 22-5
Sanskrit see Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion
Welsh (medieval) see Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic
Scholarships see Financial information, Music Awards
Welsh qualifications 148
Scottish qualifications 148
Winter pool 8, 116
Second undergraduate degree 33, 35
Work experience 9, 11, 30-1, 46, 48-9, 52, 59, 85, 86, 87, 89-91,
Sensory impairment 24 108, 110-1, 112, 113
Shopping 19
Sixth Term Examination Papers Z
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