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Oxford Admissions

The bulk of the admissions process for applicants is the admissions test (the PAT for physics) and the interview. The aim of this process is to gauge how you will potentially fare during the degree. You may get nervous or stressed during the interview or PAT but this is normal for most students and the admissions tutors are fully aware of this. If you need to take a minute to breath before continuing, the tutors will understand - they are human we promise! 

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We would also like to mention, that if you do not get a place, it says nothing about your ability. A lot of students apply and many great candidates have to be turned down because of the comparatively few number of places available. Below we have some resources to help you with the admissions process!

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PAT 
PAT 

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The Interview
The Interview

Admissions Timeline

JUN --------- OCT

SEP --------- NOV

OCT --------- NOV

DEC

JAN

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Admissions Tests

Written Work

Interviews

Decisions

UCAS Application

  • Start your UCAS application

  • Write your personal statement

  • Organise your academic reference

  • Find and register at a test centre (This will typically be your school)

Deadline: 6pm 15th October

Test date in 2025: 21st-31st October

  • Check the exams you need to take

  • Make sure you know your timetable and test centre

  • Check if you need to submit written work. Typically this will not be required for physicists. 

Deadline: 10th November (typically)

  • Typically interview offers are issued from mid November to the start of December.

  • If you are shortlisted you will be asked to come for an interview. This may require you to stay at Oxford University for multiple days, which will be explained to you upon your arrival. 

  • Make sure you are free for the days stated below.

Dates: ~16th to 18th December

  • Find out if you have received an offer.

  • Typically you will be notified of your applications status by mid January (e.g. 12th Jan in 2021)

Good Luck!

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