PAT About the Test

The University of Oxford’s Department of Physics is responsible for the setting and development of the Physics Aptitude Test, including the test format and scoring. Please refer to the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics website for general information about the test.

Test Format

Please refer to the University of Oxford's Department of Physics website for information about test format.

Scoring

Please refer to the University of Oxford's Department of Physics website for information about scoring.

Delivery

The PAT will take place on 7th November 2012 at 9.00am. The majority of candidates will sit the PAT at their own school or college; other candidates should use the Open Centre Network to locate a centre.

Results

For Physics courses: the College to which the candidate applied will provide feedback on the test after the admissions process is complete, usually after Christmas.

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Content

Time
Refer to the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics website

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Background & Research
Information about the need for PAT and research relating to PAT


Dates & Costs
Find out when tests are taking place and how much they cost


Registration
Information for candidates and teachers about the PAT registration process