Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)

Oxford

The PAT is unlike any other test you've had

All students applying to read physics or engineering at Oxford are required to register for the PAT by the 15th October. The test will be sat on 31st October and will take 2 hours. 

It’s worth noting that multiple choice questions were reintroduced in 2017. The physics and maths sections were mixed up with one another rather than being two separate sections. From 2018 onwards students will be able to use a calculator during the exam.

What can we do?

Oxford does not usually provide solutions for past papers. Our mentors will therefore help you work through your solutions and correct for mistakes. They will also familiarise you with elements of the PAT syllabus that you've not covered sufificiently in school, guide you through various exam techniques, and teach you how to write model answers. 

One to One and Classes

Doxa provides classes and one to one tuition; all tutorials are an hour long. We recommend the one to one sessions to students seek tailored advice that is specific to their skill level, and who would like to receive detailed and personal feedback on their work. Students can choose, in addition to the main tutorial, to submit completed test papers in advance. Mentors will then mark these papers before the tutorial and run through them during the tutorial. 

Our classes provide you with a general introduction to the structure of the PAT, the marking criteria and ensure that students understand what is expected of them and what skills they are expected to demonstrate if they are to excel in their test.

 All our lessons are run by former Oxford students who have themselves taken and successfully completed the PAT.