Cambridge NSAA
We advise and tutor for the assessment
The Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA) is taken by all candidates applying to studying Natural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge.
Our consultants are Cambridge graduates in the Natural Sciences, and have years of experience preparing students this crucial exam.
We guide you through the revision process using the specification, help you with past paper questions, and provide the tips and tricks needed to score well.
We provide all Cambridge NSAA past papers, answers keys, and model solutions.
We have concise and accurate notes on every section of the latest NSAA specification. These have been carefully drafted to ensure they cover everything you need to know, without going into unnecessary detail. Notes can be provided on every maths and science section of the assessment.
Learning the entire specification per se for your chosen subjects is a crucial and often overlooked step in the preparation process. We can teach you everything you need, clarify all ambiguities, and help to address any gaps in knowledge or understanding.
After learning the specification, working through every past paper is an essential part of your preparation.
NSAA Past Papers
Section 1
Section 2
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NSAA Preparation
We know how best to prepare for the exam
The Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment was introduced in 2016 as a compulsory assessment for all applicants wishing to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge. It is also taken by candidates hoping to study Veterinary Medicine.
The exam is designed to help admissions tutors distinguish between the most capable applicants, so they can decide who to invite for interview. The NSAA is therefore designed to be difficult, and scores above 80% are rare.
The primary skill being tested is the ability to apply knowledge creatively in unfamiliar contexts. In other words, the main aim of the assessment is to test your ability to think.
Everything you need to know is GCSE and A-level material outlined in the specification. It is essential that you know and understand every point. We can help you do this: we teach, test, and expose any gaps.
What makes the NSAA a particular challenge is the limited amount of time you have to complete the questions. It is common not to be able to answer all of them; although, clearly, the aim is to work as quickly as possible.
NSAA (2020 onwards)
Section 1
Section 2
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60 minutes
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Multiple choice
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One part on mathematics (20 questions)
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One part on chosen science (20 questions)
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1.5 minutes per question
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No calculator
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No periodic table
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60 minutes
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Multiple choice
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One part on chosen science (20 questions)
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3 minutes per question
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No calculator
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Periodic table