PAT

In partnership with the University of Oxford

The Physics Aptitude Test (PAT) is a paper-based test. It is a 2-hour, subject-specific admissions test for applicants to all University of Oxford Engineering, Materials Science and Physics undergraduate degreecourses.

The Admissions Testing Service is working in partnership with the University of Oxford to administer the PAT.

The University of Oxford’s Department of Physics is responsible for the setting and development of the PAT, including the test format and scoring. For general information about the test, see the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics website.

PAT syllabus

For details of the PAT test syllabus and past papers, see the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics website.

Delivery

The PAT takes place on 5 November 2014 at 09.00 GMT. The scheduled start times for international centres will vary, depending upon where they are in the world. Most candidates will sit the PAT at their own school or college. Other candidates need to find a centre. 

Results

Test results are not published automatically, but candidates may request their test score as part of the usualUniversity of Oxford feedback process.