IB requirements at the University of Cambridge, course by course
| Course | IB points | Maths required | Maths AI HL | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering BA (Hons) and MEng2027 entry | 41-42776 at Higher Level | HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | AA asked; ask the College if not offered | undergraduate.study.cam.ac.ukchecked |
| Mathematics BA (Hons) and MMath | 41-42776 at Higher Level | HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | AA asked; ask the College if not offered | undergraduate.study.cam.ac.ukchecked |
| Economics BA (Hons) | 41-42776 at Higher Level | HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | AA asked; ask the College if not offered | undergraduate.study.cam.ac.ukchecked |
| Computer Science BA (Hons) and MEng | 41-42776 at Higher Level | HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | AA asked; ask the College if not offered | undergraduate.study.cam.ac.ukchecked |
| Natural Sciences (Physical) BA (Hons) and MSci | 41-42776 at Higher Level | HL Mathematics: applicants are expected to take Analysis and Approaches | AA asked; ask the College if not offered | undergraduate.study.cam.ac.ukchecked |
What the pages say about the two maths courses
Engineering BA (Hons) and MEng. The page asks for Analysis and Approaches and tells applicants whose school does not offer it to contact the College. Physics: HL Physics required; Colleges often ask for a 7 in Physics or another science. Admissions test: ESAT.
Mathematics BA (Hons) and MMath. The page asks for Analysis and Approaches and tells applicants whose school does not offer it to contact the College. Admissions test: STEP 2 and 3.
Economics BA (Hons). The page asks for Analysis and Approaches and tells applicants whose school does not offer it to contact the College.
Computer Science BA (Hons) and MEng. The page asks for Analysis and Approaches and tells applicants whose school does not offer it to contact the College. Admissions test: TMUA.
Natural Sciences (Physical) BA (Hons) and MSci. For the Physical route applicants taking HL maths are expected to take Analysis and Approaches. For the Biological route Applications and Interpretation is also considered.
How to read an offer like this
The points total and the Higher Level grades are conditions that must all be met together. A student with 41 points and a 6 in HL Mathematics does not meet an offer that asks for 40 points with a 7 in HL Mathematics.
Where the page says a maths course is preferred, both are considered and the preference can count between similar applicants. Where it says only, the other course does not meet the requirement. If the school does not offer Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level, write to admissions before applying and keep the answer.
Frequently asked questions
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