What is the event?
At our annual Y10 Materials and Physics Day, students will work alongside Oxford undergraduates to get hands-on with experiments and find out more about these two interconnected sciences. As well as digging into our understanding of physics, we'll also be highlight what materials science really is, showing how the interdisciplinary subject spans the physics and chemistry of matter, and explores the fascinating world of materials and their real world applications.
The day will highlight key ideas in both subjects areas with practical demonstrations, which could include an investigation of materials used in aircraft design, examining the properties of chocolate, figuring out the hidden science of toys, or using diffraction glasses which reveal a world of hidden rainbows.
To end the day we give an overview of the courses at Oxford and discuss how to apply, with the opportunity for students to put their questions to a panel of Oxford undergraduates. We will also touch upon the many career options available to those with a degree in either subject.
If you are a teacher with students considering studying Maths and Physics at A level (or equivalent) and interested in Materials Science and Physics bring them along to this event at Oxford University to find out more!
More details can be found here.
Who is it for?
This event is open to high-achieving Year 10 students from UK schools who are considering studying Maths and Physics at A-level (or equivalent). Students should be on course to receive a minimum of 777 in triple award science/7-7 in double award science at GCSE, plus at least a 7 in Maths.
Do I need to book?
Places are limited so booking is essential. Since these events are very popular we ask you to limit the number of students from a single school to 8 on any one day. If you would like to bring more students, please contact us by emailing schools.liaison@materials.ox.ac.uk.
We request, where possible, that at least half of the students in your group identify as female. You may wish to consider working with another local school if this could be a challenge.
Priority will be given to students from schools with little or no history of applications to Oxford.
How do I book?
Teachers can register for the 2024 Year 10 Materials and Physics Day by completing the form linked on this page. Applications will close on Wednesday the 22nd November 2023 and we will inform all those who applied whether they have a place on the event by Tuesday the 28th November.
As this event is during the school day, we request that registrations for students are completed by a teacher