Natural Sciences is a broad course that gives you the opportunity to study physical and biological sciences from 16 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.
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.
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. 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. There are A levels requirements for some of the first year options. Check the requirements for Year One options. They are working on tackling some of the most important challenges of our times.
The 16 departments that contribute to the Natural Sciences course have a variety of teaching and research facilities. Watch the video to find out what a day in the life of a Cambridge Natural Sciences student is like:. Your living costs will include costs related to your studies that are not covered by your tuition fees. There are some general study costs that will apply for all students β you can find details of these costs here. Other additional course costs for Natural Sciences are detailed below.
If you have any queries about these costs, please contact the course team. For years 2, 3 and 4, any additional costs will depend on the options taken. You can find details on the course website. This course prepares students well for the challenges of research, especially in emerging, interdisciplinary areas. Around half of our graduates continue with further study or research, based on the Graduate Outcomes survey. You will be taught through lectures and practical laboratory classes.
