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‘Oxford PAT’ Physics Preparation Courses 2023

The Physics Aptitude Test.

The PAT Exam. A medley paper of unstructured and challenging Maths and Physics Problems, some multiple choice but mainly longer, written answers required.

Oxford specifies that all material tested may not yet have been covered in school; students are responsible for studying extra topics independently. This is where our courses can really help.

For Physics, Engineering and Materials Science at Oxford.

Our FREE PAT Guidebook answers questions such as:

  • What is the Oxford PAT Test (Physics Aptitude Test) exam taken?
  • Which university courses Require Oxford PAT Physics (Physics Aptitude Test?
  • What is the format of the Oxford PAT Physics exam (Physics Aptitude Test)?
  • What is the Oxford PAT Test (Physics Aptitude Test) Syllabus?
  • What are Physics interviews like at Oxford?
  • What are the Oxford PAT Physics Test Grade Boundaries?
  • Any other advice for sitting the Oxford PAT Physics (Physics Aptitude Test)?

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What does The Oxbridge Formula provide to help you with PAT – Physics Aptitude Test?

Timeline of PAT Preparation Courses offered throughout the year

The Oxbridge Formula has created a series of courses covering every skill and topic needed for the Physics and Maths parts of the PAT exam.

What makes our PAT Courses special?

Other courses out there will claim to give you all the knowledge you need for the Physics Aptitude Test within two days. We don’t. Our PAT Summer Courses already dedicated 4-days to understanding all of the potential areas that you could be tested on within the Physics and Maths syllabus. (Need to catch up? Check out our Platinum PAT Online Bundle or Ultimate PAT Bundle, both of which also contain Full Past Paper Solution Videos to every single past PAT question plus much much more.)

In October, we focus on the one key skill that the PAT has been testing more and more heavily as time goes on: problem solving. Check out our PAT Problem Solving Course below for more details!

Currently Bookable Year 12 PAT Courses:

SILVER

GOLD

DIAMOND

500+ exclusive online video solutions

4-day Physics Admissions summer school

2-day intensive PAT Problem Solving Course

1-day group Physics & Engineering interview course

MASTERMIND ​BONUS: Weekly Maths and Physics Live Problem Solving Sessions with our expert tutors

A suggested week-by-week study programme to keep you on track

Total hours: 189

 

EVERYTHING in Silver

PLUS: 20 hours of 1-1 Physics interview tuition

AND: 3x 1-1 Physics mock interviews

Total hours: 211

 

EVERYTHING in Silver

PLUS: 40 hours of 1-1 Physics interview tuition

AND: 6x 1-1 Physics mock interviews

Total hours: 233

 

SILVER

500+ exclusive online video solutions

4-day Physics Admissions summer school

2-day intensive PAT Problem Solving Course

1-day group Physics & Engineering interview course

MASTERMIND ​BONUS: Weekly Maths and Physics Live Problem Solving Sessions with our expert tutors

A suggested week-by-week study programme to keep you on track

Total hours: 189

 

GOLD

EVERYTHING in Silver

PLUS: 20 hours of 1-1 Physics interview tuition

AND: 3x 1-1 Physics mock interviews

Total hours: 211

 

DIAMOND

EVERYTHING in Silver

PLUS: 40 hours of 1-1 Physics interview tuition

AND: 6x 1-1 Physics mock interviews

Total hours: 233

 

Want to be ultra-prepared for your interview?

We’ve added Spectator Seats for our interview preparation days for Physics, Engineering, and related subjects this November!

PAT Online Subscription Area

A massive, all-encompassing bank of online resources crafted by expert PAT tutors to get you fully prepared to take the Physics Aptitude Test (PAT).

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Testimonial for PAT Online Subscription

Free Trial

– Free 24-hour trial so you can check that the demonstrations, materials and videos resonate with you and will provide value

Comprehensive Resource

– Fully worked PAT video solutions from the last 10 years

Theory Tutorials

– Physics and Maths theory, sorted and presented by topic, outlining key knowledge needed for the PAT

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Multiple-Choice Component

– We’re worked tirelessly to produce a 300+ bank of Maths & Physics practice questions covering every major topic you might be tested on

Topic Based Course Video Solutions

– You’ll get post-course access to online tutorials of PAT, Physics Olympiad and Physics Challenge questions grouped by topic, mirroring our in-person courses (Platinum Online Bundle only)

Extra Practice Can Only Help

– Extra Maths and Physics questions for additional PAT practice, written by our specialist tutors. Extra practice can’t hurt!

Self-paced

– Work at your own pace; skip questions you find easy and rewatch those that you’re finding harder to understand

Early Bird Discounts

-Get access for as long as you want, and start as early as you want – our early bird pricing rewards students who start preparing early, maximising their chances of success

PAT live courses

In July, we hold a 3-day Physics Summer School aimed at students planning to take PAT. The course covers parts of the Physics Aptitude Test syllabus that you may need to revise from A-level and others that you are unlikely to have seen at school before you take the exam.

We also hold a 1-day Maths for PAT Course in July, in which we cover how to answer short questions from the Maths section of the PAT paper quickly and efficiently.

In October, we hold a 2-day PAT Problem Solving Course.

You may also want to check out our online PAT subcscription area, which houses a large number of video resources for PAT.

Happy students! Testimonials:

Read what our students have said about our PAT preparation courses and resources


The presenter was very knowledgeable, explaining difficult content in a way that made it more understandable. The size of the group also allowed for group work, without limiting any 1-1 opportunities. The topics covered were especially useful if you’re applying for the PAT.

Chirag M


I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It consolidated my physics knowledge along with make me tackle different unknown questions. Difficult concepts about Kinematics and Dynamics were clearly explained. I learned new formulae for astrophysics that I had never before seen.

Prannay R

The opportunity to work with other students all preparing for the same exam was both reassuring and useful, as they had already learnt the same topics, but each had different ways of explaining them, helping reinforce my knowledge.

Having a booklet full of questions by topic is very helpful for revision.

Erin M

Just some of the schools our students have come from:

King Edward VI Grammar School

James Allen's Girls School

Haberdashers Aske's Girls' School

Godolphin and Latymer

Birkenhead School

Queen Elizabeth's School (QE Boys)

QEH Bristol

Parmiter's School

Northwood College

Mill Hill County High School

King Edward's School

The Holt School

Taunton School

St. Paul's Girls' School

St. Mary's Ascot

St. Helen's Northwood

St. Bartholomew's School

Withington Girls' School

Varndean College

Uxbridge College

Uppingham School

Tiffin Boys' School

In-Person Courses in London/on Zoom*

Our intensive Preparation Courses approach PAT by topic, building up and extending your understanding
*online versions available in PAT Platinum Bundle

Full PAT Solutions to all past papers

Clear solutions, which are not cumbersome but include all necessary details and justifications

PAT Theory

Our tutors have gone through the PAT questions, spotted patterns and summarised common techniques in some handy videos

Useful Background Theory

We’ve made sure to point out parts of the theory behind A-level Physics that help deepen your understanding of the topics – especially useful at interview

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