Oxford 2027 entry · checked 30 July 2026

PAT is gone. Oxford's PAT courses use ESAT.

For 2027 entry, Oxford Physics, Physics and Philosophy, and Engineering Science applicants need Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics.

Three modules: Maths 1 · Maths 2 · Physics
Each module: 27 questions · 40 minutes
Test rule: No calculator

Move your PAT revision across

Oxford says ESAT has a different syllabus and difficulty level. This is a navigation aid, not an official equivalence.

Old PAT area

Number, algebra and geometry

Check in ESAT

Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2

Check both guides. Familiar PAT material is now split across two timed modules.

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Trigonometry and calculus

Check in ESAT

Mathematics 2

Use the current guide for the exact trigonometry, differentiation and integration scope.

Old PAT area

Probability and statistics

Check in ESAT

Mathematics 1

Rebuild your checklist from the current Mathematics 1 guide.

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Vectors

Check in ESAT

Mathematics 1 (M5.19)

Use the current Mathematics 1 guide for vector arithmetic and vector proofs.

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Mechanics, electricity, waves and thermal physics

Check in ESAT

Physics

These broad headings remain, but the official ESAT guide sets the examinable detail.

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Materials

Check in ESAT

Matter

Treat the changed heading as a prompt to compare content, not proof of equivalence.

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Nuclear and particle physics

Check in ESAT

Radioactivity

The headings differ. Use the ESAT guide rather than carrying the old PAT scope across.

Start with the current guides

Build one checklist from the three UAT-UK guides. Then practise each module separately. Old PAT papers can still stretch your problem solving, but they cannot produce an ESAT score.

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