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Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus
A post-16 alternative to A-Levels offered by Cambridge Assessment, designed as preparation for university (being phased out). The full Cambridge Pre-U syllabus: 8 subjects, 31 chapters, 128 topics and 322 sub-topics, with 467 flashcards written against it.
Cambridge Pre-U subjects
Cambridge Pre-U has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Mathematics (Principal Subject)
- Pure Mathematics 1 · 6 topics
- Pure Mathematics 2 · 6 topics
- Probability and Statistics · 5 topics
- Mechanics · 6 topics
Physics (Principal Subject)
- Mechanics and Materials · 5 topics
- Waves and Oscillations · 4 topics
- Electricity and Magnetism · 4 topics
- Modern and Thermal Physics · 4 topics
Chemistry (Principal Subject)
- Physical Chemistry · 5 topics
- Inorganic Chemistry · 4 topics
- Organic Chemistry · 5 topics
- Analysis and Practical Skills · 4 topics
Biology (Principal Subject)
- Cells and Biological Molecules · 4 topics
- Physiology and Exchange · 4 topics
- Genetics and Evolution · 5 topics
- Energy and Ecosystems · 4 topics
English Literature (Principal Subject)
- Poetry · 4 topics
- Drama · 4 topics
- Prose · 3 topics
- Critical Skills and Personal Investigation · 3 topics
History (Principal Subject)
- British History Outlines · 4 topics
- European History Outlines · 4 topics
- Themes and the Wider World · 3 topics
- Historical Investigation and Source Skills · 3 topics
Global Perspectives and Research
- Global Issues and Critical Thinking · 3 topics
- Selected Global Themes · 4 topics
- The Research Skills and Report · 3 topics
Economics (Principal Subject)
- Microeconomics · 4 topics
- Macroeconomics · 4 topics
- The Global Economy · 4 topics
- Quantitative and Evaluative Skills · 3 topics
Cambridge Pre-U flashcards
467 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Mathematics (Principal Subject) — 63 cards
- Physics (Principal Subject) — 65 cards
- Chemistry (Principal Subject) — 61 cards
- Biology (Principal Subject) — 66 cards
- English Literature (Principal Subject) — 51 cards
- History (Principal Subject) — 50 cards
- Global Perspectives and Research — 51 cards
- Economics (Principal Subject) — 60 cards
Cambridge Pre-U syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Cambridge Pre-U syllabus?
Cambridge Pre-U covers 8 subjects: Mathematics (Principal Subject), Physics (Principal Subject), Chemistry (Principal Subject), Biology (Principal Subject), English Literature (Principal Subject), History (Principal Subject), Global Perspectives and Research and Economics (Principal Subject).
How many chapters and topics are in the Cambridge Pre-U syllabus?
31 chapters and 128 topics, broken down further into 322 sub-topics, across 8 subjects. Mathematics (Principal Subject) is the largest subject, with 23 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there Cambridge Pre-U flashcards?
Yes — 467 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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