PAT Preparation Guides

The Physics Admissions Test (PAT) is the admissions test used by the University of Oxford for its Physics and Engineering Science courses. The PAT is a multiple-choice quiz that covers a wide variety of advanced Physics topics, so it’s important that you revise and practice to ensure you get a great score.

Use our collection of preparation guides to learn the essential information you need to know for the test and then take what you’ve learnt to start a highly effective preparation schedule. 

ESAT vs PAT & MAT: What’s The Difference?

ESAT vs PAT & MAT: What’s The Difference?

Depending on if you apply for a STEM course at Oxford or Cambridge, you’ll likely have to take either the ESAT, the PAT or the MAT. The Oxford and Cambridge admissions tests are very different from one another despite being used for similar purposes, so this guide will unpack all the differences between them.

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Oxford Announces Partnership With Pearson VUE For 2024 Admissions Tests

Oxford Announces Partnership With Pearson VUE For 2024 Admissions Tests

After a number of changes within the Oxbridge admissions test space, the University of Oxford has announced its partnership with global testing company Pearson VUE to deliver all of its admissions tests. In this guide we’ll explore what’s happened, how it will affect your application and what it means for admissions testing as a whole.

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Changes to Oxford Admissions Tests in 2023

It has been announced that a series of admissions tests used by the University of Oxford will no longer be administered by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing. Find out what is happening and how this will affect your application.

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PAT Scoring and Results Explained

PAT Scoring: What Is A Good PAT Score?

When you’re preparing for the PAT one thing you’re going to want to know straight away is how the exam is scored and what you can expect from your results. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about how your score is determined.

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PAT Guide: Physics Essentials

There’s a lot to prepare for when it comes to physics in the Oxford Physics Admissions Test (PAT), so this guide will explore the syllabus for the test and how you can prepare for these questions.

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PAT Guide: Maths Essentials

Maths is a very broad subject with many different areas within it, so knowing what to revise for the PAT is essential. This guide explores the PAT maths syllabus and what kinds of questions you can expect to see.

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