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Which courses require the pre-interview assessments?

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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 2021

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 Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA)

Economics

Economics Admissions Assessment (ECAA)

Maths 

60 minutes 

Essay 

60 minutes 

Engineering

Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA)

Maths/Physics

60 minutes

Multiple choice covering Advanced Physics

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)

Maths plus one science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

60 minutes

Multiple choice in Biology, Chemistry or Physics

60 minutes

Veterinary Medicine

Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA)

Maths plus one science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

60 minutes

Multiple choice in Biology, Chemistry or Physics

60 minutes

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.

Have you got more questions? See below

Is extra time allowed for learners without English as their first language?

No. Extra time is not allowed for candidates without English as their first language.

Am I allowed a calculator for the assessments?

Calculators are not allowed.

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