Physical Sciences (Physics or Chemistry)
The Physical Science papers are taken from the Natural Science Tripos which is the largest undergraduate course within the university. This course offers the opportunity for those who enjoyed studying the physical sciences, particularly chemistry and physics, at A level to continue studying these two subjects at undergraduate level or to broaden their interests into other physical sciences.
Preliminary Examination to Part I
In the first year you will study Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.
Part I
In the second year there are a number of different options. If you wish you can continue to specialise in Physics or Chemistry. If you prefer a broad based physical sciences degree then you can either take whichever subject you did not take in the first year, and/or can take papers in Earth Sciences and Materials Sciences.
Part II
In your final year all of the above papers are offered at Part II, in addition there you can take papers in Advanced Physics, Geological Sciences, Mineral Sciences (2010-11 only), Materials Science and the History and Philosophy of Science. This provides a wide range of options which allows you to follow your interests, either by specialisation or by taking up new subjects.
Natural Sciences Tripos Website
More information specific papers on offer can be found here.
Colleges that offer Education with Physical Sciences
Christ's, Churchill, Clare, Downing, Fitzwilliam, Gonville and Caius, Homerton, Hughes Hall, Jesus, Lucy Cavendish, Queens, St Edmund's, St John's, Selwyn, and Wolfson.