Year 10 Materials & Physics Day

Find out more about studying the science of "stuff", both the fundamental and the applied, on scales ranging from the breadth of the universe to the most fundamental particles and everything in between!

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. This 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 course 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.

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.

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. 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 to book:
You can register for the 2023 Y10 Materials & Physics Day by completing the form linked on this page. Applications will close on 16th November 2022 and all those who applied will be informed whether they have a place on the event by 22nd November.

As this event is during the school day, we request that registrations for students are completed by a teacher.

For more information about the event, visit our website here: https://www.materials.ox.ac.uk/y10-materials-physics-day