Natural Sciences is a broad course that gives you the opportunity to study physical and biological sciences from 14 different departments. The course is flexible, which means you can study a range of new and familiar areas in the sciences before choosing a subject, or two, to specialise in. You’ll have the option to study a wide range of physical and biological science subjects from 14 different departments: * Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics * Astronomy * Biochemistry * Chemistry * Earth Sciences * Genetics * History and Philosophy of Science * Materials Science and Metallurgy * Pathology * Pharmacology * Physics * Physiology, Development and Neuroscience * Plant Sciences * Zoology During your first and second year you will study a variety of subjects, some of which may be completely new to you. You can change your mind about which subject to specialise in as you progress through the course. You can choose to study purely biological sciences, purely physical sciences or a combination of both. If you discover a passion for a new subject, such as Earth Sciences or Materials Science, you will be able to continue with it after your first year. When you apply, you’ll need to tell us whether you’re interested in Biological or Physical Sciences. We use this information in the admissions process. Your choice of application stream, and the courses that you are currently studying, will affect the types of questions that are asked at interview. It is best to apply for Physical Sciences if you have studied Physics and Maths A levels. This is because your interview will be on subjects that you have already studied. On the course, you can take physical and biological science options. But you won’t choose which subjects to study within the Natural Sciences course until you arrive. There are A levels requirements for some of the first year options. Check the [requirements for Year One options](https://www.natsci.tripos.cam.ac.uk/prospective-students/admissions).
A Level: A*A*A | This is the minimum A level offer for this course. The entry requirements at each of our Colleges may vary. It's important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application. Visit our course page for entry requirements information: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/natural-sciences-ba-hons-msci Some Colleges may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may expect you to have studied a particular subject, they might ask that you achieve an A* in a specific subject, or some may set a higher overall offer. To apply to some courses, you may need to study specific subjects. Check the course page for subject requirements (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/natural-sciences-ba-hons-msci). If you haven't chosen your A level (or equivalent) subjects, visit our website for guidance: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/choosing-high-school-subjects. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 41 to 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level is the minimum IB offer level. The entry requirements at each of our Colleges may vary. Some Colleges usually make offers above the minimum. It's important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application. Visit our course page for entry requirements information: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/natural-sciences-ba-hons-msci Some Colleges may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may expect you to have studied a particular subject, they might ask that you achieve 7 in a specific subject, or some may set a higher overall offer. To apply to some courses, you may need to study specific subjects. Check the course page for subject requirements (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/natural-sciences-ba-hons-msci). If you haven't chosen your A level (or equivalent) subjects, visit our website for guidance: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/choosing-high-school-subjects.
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