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Can you get into Cambridge Biological Natural Sciences without A-level Maths?

I am studying biology chemistry and environmental sciences at a-level, I have an AS-Level in maths, I have built up a network of connections in science for example Professor Ben Garrod and I have done courses with Cambridge university previously (Cambridge Higher Aspirations Scheme, Caius11up) and wondered if there would be any possibility of getting into Cambridge and doing biological science without the full A-Level in Maths?
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Original post by alfie_s54
I am studying biology chemistry and environmental sciences at a-level, I have an AS-Level in maths, I have built up a network of connections in science for example Professor Ben Garrod and I have done courses with Cambridge university previously (Cambridge Higher Aspirations Scheme, Caius11up) and wondered if there would be any possibility of getting into Cambridge and doing biological science without the full A-Level in Maths?
I'd have thought it unlikely - see here for the official requirements: Admission requirements and advice | Natural Sciences Tripos (cam.ac.uk)

Also, I personally have never heard of "environmental sciences" at A level, although I'm a bit out of touch with a lot of the newer subjects - you might want to check with prospective unis whether they accept this as it's more usual to have any 3 out of maths, FM, physics, chemistry and bio :smile:
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Original post by davros
I'd have thought it unlikely - see here for the official requirements: Admission requirements and advice | Natural Sciences Tripos (cam.ac.uk)
Also, I personally have never heard of "environmental sciences" at A level, although I'm a bit out of touch with a lot of the newer subjects - you might want to check with prospective unis whether they accept this as it's more usual to have any 3 out of maths, FM, physics, chemistry and bio :smile:


Ok thank you

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