University of Cambridge pre-interview assessments

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Cambridge pre-interview assessments leaflet 2020

Which courses require the pre-interview assessments?

Download the list of courses for 2020

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About University of Cambridge pre-interview assessments

We work with the University of Cambridge to produce and deliver a range of pre-interview assessments. These assessments are required for a number of undergraduate courses, as part of the application process.

The courses currently using the pre-interview assessments are listed below.

The assessment procedure for mature students is different to other students. In some cases mature students are not required to take a pre-interview assessment. For full details, visit the University of Cambridge website.

Courses with pre-interview written assessments for 2020

For preparation materials, click on the assessment name in the table.

Course name	Pre-interview assessment	Section 1 (multiple choice)	Section 2
Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering via Engineering (H810) requires the Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA). Chemical Engineering via Natural Sciences (H813) requires the Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA).
Computer Science	You will need to take the Cambridge Test of Mathematics for University Admission (CTMUA)
Economics	Economics Admissions Assessment (ECAA)	TBC - check back for details shortly.	TBC - check back for details shortly.
Engineering	Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA)	Maths/Physics 60 minutes	Multiple choice covering Physics and Maths 60 minutes
English	You will need to take ELAT.
Land Economy	You will need to take TSA: Section 1.
Medicine	You will need to take BMAT.
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA)	TBC - check back for details shortly.	TBC - check back for details shortly.
Veterinary Medicine	Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA)	TBC - check back for details shortly.	TBC - check back for details shortly.

If you are applying to study Mathematics, you need to take the Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP). This test takes place in June of Year 13.

Visit the University's website for full details of all pre-interview and at-interview assessments.