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Reply 1980

Hmm, I'm not 100% sure. I'm imagining it to be like a huge stats module in a biological context. It's the best option for me when it comes to picking the compulsory maths unit for 1st year NatSci. Quite convenient given that my highest AS Maths unit score was in S1 :lol:

It's more differential equations than stats tbh - which is basically FP2-3 stuff.

In fact, I don't even think Mathematical Biology has that much stats in it at all as you're modelling growth/evolutionary processes.

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Reply 1981

username2188683

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Original post by dswhitham

Hey, I was shortlisted as well, but was unable to make it to the ceremony. Just wondering whether you went in the end, and if so whether you have the results to memory, specifically for the history section.

Hey Daniel I got shortlisted (in the Philosophy category) as well, but I too do not know the results. But I know from googling that Iona Rowan from Wycombe Abbey School got 2nd in the History category, Elizabeth Sillett from St Felix School got a commendation in the Politics category, and the deputy head boy (I dunno the name) of City of London School won the top overall award (his essay was in the Economics category).

Reply 1982

Johann von Gauss

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Original post by enaayrah

Hmm, I'm not 100% sure. I'm imagining it to be like a huge stats module in a biological context. It's the best option for me when it comes to picking the compulsory maths unit for 1st year NatSci. Quite convenient given that my highest AS Maths unit score was in S1 :lol:

Well, I know the famous mathematician Alan Turing did some work in Mathematical Biology, so you might be interested to read about his contribution to it: http://phys.org/news/2014-07-mathematical-theory-alan-turing-formation.html

I doubt its all about stats, but I'd guess a lot of it is about evolution. You may also be interested in Conway's game of life, which shows how very simple rules can create an extraordinarily complex system.

Reply 1983

lai812matthew

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Original post by marioman

Be warned: Imperial have been giving out higher offers than the standard A*AA for Computing in recent years, even including STEP/AEA grades for some people.

yes, for example in chem eng they barely give A*AAA offer which is the typical offer listed in the UCAS website. it most varies from 2A*s to 3A*s. the likeliness of subject being specified for A*s are chemistry, further maths and physics. (they assume everyone would get an A* in maths btw)

Reply 1984

lai812matthew

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Original post by Jordan\

School is refusing to sort out the exam boards for my Maths so if they don't do it in time I can't send off UCAS or else I'll not get any offers because my UCAS won't say the right A Level courses on it.

the term have been started for almost a month and they still haven't decide which exam board are they gonna use? shocking lol.

Reply 1985

Serine Soul

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Original post by Johann von Gauss

Well, I know the famous mathematician Alan Turing did some work in Mathematical Biology, so you might be interested to read about his contribution to it: http://phys.org/news/2014-07-mathematical-theory-alan-turing-formation.html

I doubt its all about stats, but I'd guess a lot of it is about evolution. You may also be interested in Conway's game of life, which shows how very simple rules can create an extraordinarily complex system.

Thanks for the link, I'll definitely have a look :smile:

It's definitely not all about stats, I did finally read the module descrption. I just remember an offer holder complaining about picking Mathematical Biology because it's 'all stats' :tongue:

It actually sounds pretty interesting

Original post by Princepieman

It's more differential equations than stats tbh - which is basically FP2-3 stuff.

In fact, I don't even think Mathematical Biology has that much stats in it at all as you're modelling growth/evolutionary processes.

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The module at Cambridge definitely does contain a big chunk of stats lol. But you're right, it does also apply different types of differential equations etc

Reply 1986

username1162972

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Original post by enaayrah

Thanks for the link, I'll definitely have a look :smile:

It's definitely not all about stats, I did finally read the module descrption. I just remember an offer holder complaining about picking Mathematical Biology because it's 'all stats' :tongue:

It actually sounds pretty interesting

The module at Cambridge definitely does contain a big chunk of stats lol. But you're right, it does also apply different types of differential equations etc

Uni stats is so much better then A level.

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Reply 1987

L'Evil Fish

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Original post by enaayrah

I'm kind of open to anything

I don't know what I want to do with my life anymore :getmecoat:

I'll get the degree first and then see :redface:

I've not really picked between them yet- that's a task if I get in :lol:

I hope so, I'm sure you'll do brilliantly too :yep:

Yeah, that's the beauty of NatSci woo

Haha I've never known what I wanted for sure. I still don't know what I'll be doing after next year

Reply 1988

Johann von Gauss

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Original post by enaayrah

Thanks for the link, I'll definitely have a look :smile:

It's definitely not all about stats, I did finally read the module descrption. I just remember an offer holder complaining about picking Mathematical Biology because it's 'all stats' :tongue:

It actually sounds pretty interesting

If you get the chance, you might like to look up Ernst Haeckel's (old German biologist) art forms - there's some really nice geometry going on there

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Kunstformen_der_Natur

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Reply 1989

Whizbox

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Does anyone know when we can expect to see interview invites?

Reply 1990

Alex621

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I've been in Cambridge for half an hour and I'm in love :biggrin:

Reply 1991

Protoxylic

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Original post by Whizbox

Does anyone know when we can expect to see interview invites?

November

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Reply 1992

Zacken

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King's have decided to post all the applicant information on their webpage already, it's full of detailed information, from what work you need to submit, prospective dates for interviews depending on what subject you do, forms you need to fill out, etc...
Thought it'd be helpful for any other King's applicants: Applicant Information Section.

Reply 1993

12284

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does anyone know what the compulsory winter pooling is??

Reply 1994

username1865079

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Original post by 12284

does anyone know what the compulsory winter pooling is??

All the info on pooling system and some behind-the -scene info are in the OP of this thread. :wink:

Reply 1995

kawehi

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Original post by Anti-Dirac

@kawehi

I'm a medic, but this one is a Bio NatSci applicant who loves neuroscience :tongue:

Original post by stump-y

Anyone applying for BioNatSci and interested in Neuroscience? :smile:

I'll probably do neurobiology in Year 2 (if I got in) in addition to a bunch of biochem stuff! I always feel like throwing a in a bit of neuro adds an extra layer of intrigue to biochemistry :tongue:

Are you pretty set on specialising in neuroscience?

Reply 1996

Serine Soul

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Original post by Johann von Gauss

If you get the chance, you might like to look up Ernst Haeckel's (old German biologist) art forms - there's some really nice geometry going on there

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Kunstformen_der_Natur

Bookmarked :mmm: