This page is part of the ÂÒÂ×ͨµÀ's applicants from Scotland section.
We welcome applications from students in the Scottish SQA qualification system who would like to apply for Natural Sciences at ÂÒÂ×ͨµÀ's. We define the terms of our offers individually, but the typical offer for this course is A1, A1, A2 in three relevant Advanced Highers:
- If you are applying for Natural Sciences (Biological) at ÂÒÂ×ͨµÀ's, we require you to take
- Advanced Higher Mathematics
- Advanced Higher Chemistry
- One further subject out of Advanced Higher Biology and Advanced Higher Physics.
- If you are applying for Natural Sciences (Physical) at ÂÒÂ×ͨµÀ's, we require you to take
- Advanced Higher Mathematics
- two further subjects out of
- Advanced Higher Chemistry
- Advanced Higher Mathematics of Mechanics
- Advanced Higher Physics.
All applicants for Natural Sciences must also take the ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test), which requires registration by mid-September. You will be able to search for a test centre in Scotland.
Please read our Natural Sciences subject page thoroughly, including student profiles, information about what the application process involves and resources for developing your interest and relevant skills.
As well as the Natural Sciences subject meetings on Zoom in the ÂÒÂ×ͨµÀ's Online Open Days (October of S5, February of S5, or September of S6), there's a University open day online or in person in July of S5. Additional events with science content include any , and in March/April (though this is a public event rather than one designed specifically for prospective students).
Please don't worry if your school is not able to provide support for your application to Cambridge as we provide support directly via our and events in the lead up to application, our UK application support pages and our current applicants section.
ÂÒÂ×ͨµÀ's Applicants from Scotland / Natural Sciences at ÂÒÂ×ͨµÀ's / ESAT (registration required)