No 6477
Wednesday 27 September 2017
Vol cxlviii No 1
pp. 1–15
The Faculty Board of Music gives notice that it has prescribed the following papers and subjects for the Music Tripos in 2017–18 (Statutes and Ordinances, 2016, p. 388):
This paper is examined by a three-hour written examination.
Further to the Notice originally published on 8 February 2017 (Reporter, 6454, 2016–17, p. 355) and amended on 20 April 2017 (Reporter, 6461, 2016–17, p. 451) and 7 June 2017 (Reporter, 6468, 2016–17, p. 581), the Faculty Board of Biology gives notice that the permissible Minor subjects offered in Part II (Biological and Biomedical Sciences) of the Natural Sciences Tripos in 2017–18 (Statutes and Ordinances, 2016, p. 395), and the examination requirements for the Minor subjects 104 and 105, have been further amended and are now as follows:
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Major subject |
Permissible Minor subjects |
Examination requirements |
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402 |
Pathology (A and B) |
104, 107, 109, 111, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123, 124, 125, 128, 129 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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403 |
Pathology (A and C) |
104, 107, 109, 111, 113, 114, 116, 118, 122, 124, 128, 129 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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404 |
Pathology (A and D) |
103, 107, 109, 111, 113, 114, 116, 118, 119, 120, 123, 124, 125, 128, 129 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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405 |
Pathology (B and C) |
104, 107, 109, 111, 113, 114, 116, 118, 122, 124, 128, 129 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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406 |
Pathology (B and D) |
105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 114, 116, 118, 119, 120, 123, 124, 128, 129 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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407 |
Pathology (C and D) |
105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 114, 116, 118, 124, 128, 129 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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408 |
Pharmacology (maximum 15 candidates) |
104, 107, 108, 109, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 127, 128 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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409 |
Psychology |
109, 115, 123, 124 Students may choose additional Minor subjects that do not have lecture clashes with the Psychology modules chosen – please consult the relevant lecture timetables |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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411 |
Biochemistry (maximum 7 candidates) |
104, 107, 113, 114, 115, 116, 118, 122, 124, 128, 129 |
Five written papers: four papers of three hours each and one paper of three and a quarter hours. |
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412 |
Plant sciences (Cellular – M1, M2, L1, L3) |
105, 106, 107, 109, 118, 119, 120, 121, 124, 128 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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413 |
Plant sciences (Ecology – M3 and Zoology M2, L2, and Zoology L4) |
105, 106, 107, 109, 111, 114, 118, 121, 122, 124 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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414 |
Genetics (maximum 13 candidates) |
104, 107, 108, 109, 113, 114, 115, 118, 122, 124, 127, 128, 129 A fifth Genetics module can be taken as a Minor subject |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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415 |
Physiology, development, and neuroscience (maximum 21 candidates) |
Students may choose Minor subjects that do not have lecture clashes with the Zoology modules chosen – please consult the relevant lecture timetables |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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424 |
Pathology (B and E) |
104 107 109 113 114 116 117 118 119 120 123 124 128 129 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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425 |
Pathology (C and E) |
104 107 108 109 113 114 116 118 122 124 127 128 129 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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426 |
Pathology (D and E) |
103 107 109 113 114 116 118 119 120 123 124 125 127 128 129 |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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427 |
Zoology (choose two from Zoology modules M1 to M8 or Plant sciences M3, and two from L1 to L7 or Genetics module 5) (maximum 25 candidates) |
Students may choose Minor subjects that do not have lecture clashes with the Zoology modules chosen – please consult the relevant lecture timetables |
Four three-hour papers from a total of seventeen, two from Lent Term modules and two from Michaelmas Term modules. Candidates must answer three questions from a choice of six on each paper. |
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428 |
Psychology, neuroscience, and behaviour |
Students may choose Minor subjects that do not have lecture clashes with the PNB modules chosen – please consult the relevant lecture timetables |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
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Minor subject |
Examination requirements |
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104 |
Human evolution and palaeolithic archaeology (HSPS Paper BAN3) (maximum 20 candidates) |
One written paper of three hours’ duration, worth 80% of the overall mark, and one practical examination worth 20% of the overall mark. |
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105 |
Behavioural ecology and adaption (HSPS Paper BAN2) (maximum 20 candidates) |
One written paper of three hours’ duration. |
The Committee of Management for the Natural Sciences Tripos gives notice of the following additional interdisciplinary papers, which shall be included in the examination requirements of one or more subjects for Part III of the Natural Sciences Tripos (Statutes and Ordinances, p. 400).
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Title of paper |
Mode of assessment |
May be offered in |
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IDP1: Atmospheric chemistry and global change |
One and a half hour written examination |
Chemistry; Physics; Earth Sciences |
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IDP2: Geological carbon cycle and long term climate change |
One and a half hour written examination |
Chemistry; Physics; Earth Sciences |
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IDP3: Materials, electronics, and renewable energy |
One and a half hour written examination |
Chemistry; Physics; Earth Sciences |
Notwithstanding the examination requirements set out in Regulation 36 of the Natural Sciences Tripos, the following amendments shall apply to candidates offering interdisciplinary papers:
Candidates may offer up to two of the interdisciplinary papers listed above, without restriction. Candidates shall have less time to complete their other scheduled examination papers, such that, for each interdisciplinary paper offered:
•thirty minutes shall be taken away from the duration of Paper 1, and candidates for this paper will be required to answer one question fewer;
•forty-five minutes shall be taken away from the duration of Paper 3, and candidates will be required to answer one question fewer.
Candidates may offer up to three of the interdisciplinary papers listed above in place of the equivalent number of Minor Topics.
Candidates may offer one or two of the interdisciplinary papers listed above in place of the equivalent number of optional courses. Candidates will offer six optional courses in total.
The Faculty Board of Law gives notice of an amendment to the list of prescribed papers for the Master of Law examination, 2017–18 (Statutes and Ordinances, 2016, p. 454) published on 26 July 2017 (Reporter, 6475, 2016–17, p. 787).
Paper 7, ‘Corporate insolvency law’ will not be available in 2017–18.
The form of examination for Paper 10, ‘Corporate governance’ will be a three-hour final examination (a thesis may not be submitted in lieu of a final examination).
The Faculty Board of Clinical Medicine gives notice that, with effect from the assessments to be held in 2017–18, the form of the examination for the ‘Preparing for Patients A’ and ‘Preparing for Patients B’ assessments within the Second M.B. Examination (Statutes and Ordinances, 2016, p. 458) will be as follows:
Candidates will complete coursework by submitting answers to two short exercises online, each exercise consisting of a series of compulsory short-answer questions. One submission will be due at the end of Michaelmas Term after the first GP visit and one submission is due after the second GP visit, during Lent Term. Work will be assessed online and developmental written feedback provided.
Candidates will complete coursework by submitting answers to a short compulsory exercise online. The exercise will be completed after candidates have completed their hospital visits. Work will be assessed online and developmental written feedback provided. Work must be submitted by the second Thursday of Michaelmas Term for students taking their hospital visits in the Long Vacation. For candidates taking their hospital visits in December or January, work must be submitted by the second Wednesday of Lent Term.
The Faculty Board of Clinical Medicine gives notice that, with effect from the assessments to be held in 2017–18, the form of the examination for the Final M.B. Examination for Parts I, II, and III (Statutes and Ordinances, 2016, p. 458) will be as follows:
The Final M.B. B.Chir. examinations are concerned with the principles and practice of Medicine and Surgery in their broadest sense, commensurate with the stage of student progression through the course. The Part I examination may include material relating to General Medicine, General Surgery, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Practice, Pathology, Public Health Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and other medical and surgical specialities as appropriate.
The Part I examination is designed to assess the candidate’s
•knowledge and experience of Medicine and Surgery in their broadest sense (as defined above)
•understanding of the pathological basis of disease
•ability to apply that knowledge and experience to the management of patients
•ability to communicate effectively with patients and to respect their autonomy
•experience of ethical problems in clinical medicine.
Candidates may be asked to interpret radiographs and scans, electrocardiograms, clinical photographs, and other data.Knowledge, skills, and behaviour will be assessed. Written papers are assessed without knowledge of the candidate’s name.
The examination comprises two components:
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Written Examination: |
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Single Best Answer (SBA) Examination Paper |
Marks: |
50% of Part I total |
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Length: |
3 hours |
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Structure: |
Up to 150 five-option, single response computer-marked questions To pass: students must achieve the pass mark as set by the examiners, or higher |
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Clinical Examination: |
Marks: |
50% of Part I total |
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Length: |
Up to 2.5 hours |
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Structure: |
Ten stations of up to 12 minutes’ duration, testing history-taking, clinical reasoning and other interpersonal communication skills, and core clinical/physical examination skills, using real and simulated patients. To pass: students must achieve the pass mark, as set by the examiners, or higher. In addition, candidates must achieve a pass in at least three of the communication skills stations and in at least three of the clinical/ physical examination skills stations. Where a station is made up of two parts, a pass in both parts is required to achieve an overall pass on that station. |
Note: to achieve an overall pass in the Final M.B. Part I Examination, students must pass both the written and clinical examinations; candidates who are unsuccessful in one element (i.e. the written or the clinical examination) may, at the discretion of the Examination Board, be asked to re-sit that element alone.
The Final M.B. B.Chir. examinations are concerned with the principles and practice of Medicine and Surgery in their broadest sense, commensurate with the stage of student progression through the course. The Part II examination may include material relating to General Medicine, General Surgery, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Practice, Pathology, Public Health Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and other medical and surgical specialities as appropriate.
The Part II examination is designed to assess the candidate’s
•knowledge and experience of Medicine and Surgery in their broadest sense (as defined above)
•understanding of the pathological basis of disease
•ability to apply that knowledge and experience to the management of patients
•ability to communicate effectively with patients and to respect their autonomy
•experience of ethical problems in clinical medicine.
Candidates may be asked to interpret radiographs and scans, electrocardiograms, clinical photographs, and other clinical data. Knowledge, skills, and behaviour will be assessed. Written papers are assessed without knowledge of the candidate’s name.
The examination comprises both written and clinical elements, with the written assessment made up of two components:
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Written Examination: |
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Single Best Answer Examination Paper |
Marks: |
25% of Part II total |
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Length: |
3 hours |
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Structure: |
Up to 150 five-option, single response computer-marked questions To pass: students must achieve the pass mark as set by the examiners, or higher |
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Extended Clinical Cases Examination Paper |
Marks: |
25% of Part II total |
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Length: |
3 hours |
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Structure: |
Up to ten questions of short answer format To pass: students must achieve the pass mark as set by the examiners, or higher |
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Note: to achieve a pass in the written examination, students must pass both components at the same sitting. |
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Clinical Examination: |
Marks: |
50% of Part II total |
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Length: |
Two circuits, each lasting up to 1.25 hours (total exam time up to 2.5 hours) |
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Structure: |
Two circuits, each comprising six stations of up to twelve minutes’ duration, testing history-taking, clinical reasoning and other interpersonal communication skills and core clinical/physical examination skills, using real and simulated patients. One circuit will focus on Paediatrics, and the other on Women’s health (the latter may require the assessment of major adult systems, e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, neurological). To pass: students must achieve the pass mark, as set by the examiners, or higher. In addition, candidates must achieve a pass in at least three of the Paediatric examination stations and in at least three of the Women’s health examination stations. |
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Note: to achieve an overall pass in the Final M.B. Part II Examination, students must pass both the written and clinical examinations; candidates who are unsuccessful in one element (i.e. the written or the clinical examination) may, at the discretion of the Examination Board, be asked to re-sit that element alone.
The Final M.B. B.Chir. examinations are concerned with the principles and practice of Medicine and Surgery in their broadest sense. Accordingly, they may include material relating to General Medicine, General Surgery, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Practice, Pathology, Public Health Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and other medical and surgical specialities as appropriate.
The Part III examination is designed to assess the candidate’s
•knowledge and experience of Medicine and Surgery in their broadest sense (as defined above)
•understanding of the pathological basis of disease
•ability to apply that knowledge and experience to the management of patients
•ability to communicate effectively with patients and to respect their autonomy
•experience of ethical and legal issues in clinical medicine.
Candidates may be asked to interpret radiographs and scans, electrocardiograms, clinical photographs, and other data.Knowledge, skills, and behaviour will be assessed. Written papers are assessed without knowledge of the candidate’s name.
The examination has four components:
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Component 1: |
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Single Best Answer Paper (SBA) Paper One (1A) |
Length: |
2.5 hours |
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Structure: |
Up to 125 five-option, single response computer-marked questions |
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Single Best Answer Paper (SBA) Paper Two (1B) |
Length: |
2.5 hours |
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Structure: |
Up to 125 five-option, single response computer-marked questions |
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To pass: marks for 1A and 1B will be combined, and students must achieve the pass mark, as set by the examiners, or higher |
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Component 2: |
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Short Answer Question (SAQ) Paper |
Length: |
2 hours |
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Structure: |
6 – 8 structured short essay questions testing public health, ethics, law and professionalism skills and knowledge |
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To pass: students must achieve the pass mark, as set by the examiners, or higher |
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Component 3: |
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Simulated Clinical Encounter Examination (SCEE) |
Length: |
Up to 3 hours |
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Structure: |
Up to twelve 15-minute stations in history-taking, clinical reasoning, and other interpersonal communication skills using simulated patients/professionals |
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To pass: students must achieve the pass mark, as set by the examiners, or higher, as well as passing a minimum of 50% of examination stations |
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Component 4: |
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Clinical Examination (CE) |
Length: |
Up to 3 hours |
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Structure: |
A combination of not less than ten stations, of either 7.5-minutes or 15-minutes, testing core clinical skills and physical examination skills using real patients |
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To pass: students must achieve the pass mark, as set by the examiners, or higher, as well as passing a minimum of 50% of examination stations |
The Politics and International Studies Degree Committee gives notice of the following list of case studies and modules to be offered for examination for the M.Phil. in Public Policy, in the academical year 2017–18 (Statutes and Ordinances, 2016, p. 523):
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Case studies |
Method of assessment |
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Case study 1: Michaelmas Term |
One essay of no more than 3,000 words or the equivalent |
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Case study 2: Lent Term |
One essay of no more than 3,000 words or the equivalent |
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Modules |
Method of assessment |
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Introduction to policy analysis |
One essay of no more than 3,000 words or the equivalent |
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Economics and public policy |
One essay of no more than 3,000 words or the equivalent |
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Politics and public policy |
One essay of no more than 3,000 words or the equivalent |
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Science, evidence, and policy |
One essay of no more than 3,000 words or the equivalent |
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Statistical thinking |
Via completion of SSRMC modules and written coursework; the assessment will be equivalent to a 3,000-word essay |
The Degree Committee for the Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science gives notice that the topic titles available to candidates studying the one-year course in Sociology for the degree of Master of Philosophy (Statutes and Ordinances, 2016, p. 526) in the academical year 2017–18 will be as follows:
Media and culture
Health and illness
Sociology of reproduction
Foundations of political and economic sociology
Global economic and political transformations
Critiques of global capitalism
The Faculty Board of Clinical Medicine gives notice that, with effect from the examinations to be held in 2017–18, the form of the examination for the M.Phil. Degree in Translational Biomedical Research (Statutes and Ordinances, 2016, p. 529) will be as follows:
Candidates will be required to review a published research paper before then providing a 500-word report.
Candidates will complete a report of up to 1,500 words, excluding references, which outlines a research project to addresss one of a selection of clinical problems provided. An oral examination will be held.
The examination shall include an additional oral examination on the thesis and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls and on the other work submitted by the candidate; save that the Examiners may, at their discretion, waive the requirement for an oral examination.
Full details of the examination can be obtained in the course handbook, copies of which will be sent to candidates before the start of the Michaelmas Term.
The Faculty Board of Economics and the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Economics give notice of an amendment to the list of subjects for examination for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study, 2017–18 (Statutes and Ordinances, 2016, p. 567) published on 14 June 2017 (Reporter, 6469, 2016–17, p. 601).
In addition to the papers previously listed, the following M.Phil. modules will also be available:
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R101: |
Microeconomics II |
Three-hour written examination |
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R200: |
Advanced macroeconomics |
Three-hour written examination |
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R201: |
Advanced macroeconomics II |
Two-hour written examination |
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R300: |
Advanced econometric methods |
Three-hour written examination |
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R301: |
Econometrics II |
Three-hour written examination |