Genetics in Parts IA and IB

Many courses in Part IA and Part IB of the Natural Sciences Tripos are multi-departmental. Members of the Department of Genetics contribute to the teaching of several of these courses.

Courses with a genetics component can form a useful basis for those who wish to obtain a degree in genetics, but they are not required. Students undertaking Part II Genetics may have previously studied on a wide range of courses, and many have a medical or veterinary science background.

In 2025/26 Genetics staff will contribute to the following courses - click on the links below for brief details of our contributions. Further information for current NST students is availablehere.

Natural Sciences Tripos : Part IA

    Biology of Cells

    Evolutionary Biology

    Mathematical Biology

Natural Sciences Tripos : Part IB

    Cell and Developmental Biology

    Evolution and Animal Diversity

    Mathematical and Computational Biology

Medical and Veterinary Sciences Tripos : Part IA

    Molecules in Medical Science

Medical and Veterinary Sciences Tripos : Part IB

    Human Reproduction

Teaching in the Biological Sciences subjects of the NST is under review and information for students entering in 2026/27 can be found here.

Page updated 31/07/2025