Examinations

Information is normally sent out to all students sitting public examinations in the Hilary term preceding their examination. The information for 2025/2026 is available from the links below.

Information to Prelims students 2025-6

Information to Finals Students 2026 

Examination Conventions

The Examination Conventions reflect the practice of the examiners during the examination process. The Conventions are updated annually by the Academic Committee, with input from the Board of Examiners, for Materials Science and Prelims. 

Prelims Examinations

Prelims Exam Conventions 2025-26 

Part I Examinations

FHS Examination Conventions 25-26 

Weightings

Confirmation of the relevant weightings given to the different assessment components of your course is available from the links below.

PDF Assessment Weightings for MS