The Scientific Knowledge section tests factual science and maths knowledge. The standard is only GCSE level and the questions should be reasonably general. Each subject (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths) is equally weighted so applicants may make up in one area for a weakness in another. Applicants should brush up on basic physics and chemistry equations, basic maths (equations, fractions, multiplication, algebra) and some human biology. Applicants will not be able to use a calculator so they should practice without. There is no negative marking so applicants should always give an answer.

Example Questions

1) The mass of an atom of uranium is 4 x 10-25 kg

What is the mass, in milligrams, of 8 million atoms of uranium?

A: 3.2 x 10-18
B: 3.2 x 10-17
C: 3.2 x 10-16
D: 3.2 x 10-15
E: 3.2 x 10-12

2) Three of the characteristic phenomena demonstrated by waves are reflection, refraction and diffraction.

How many of these phenomena cause the frequency of the wave to change?

A: 0
B: 1
C: 2
D: 3