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Olympiad
UK Biology Competitions / Royal Society of Biology

British Biology Olympiad

Two 45-minute online multiple-choice papers sat in school by Year 12/13 (or equivalents). All participants receive an e-certificate and BioNet membership; top scorers train toward the International Biology Olympiad.

Official application Source

Interest areas

Biology Life Sciences STEM Medicine Olympiad Prep

Who it is for

  • Y12/Y13 or equivalent year groups abroad
  • Registered through a recognised school/college (incl. international schools)
  • Not open to tutoring/online-only providers or individuals

What students gain

  • E-certificate and Royal Society of Biology BioNet membership
  • Selection pathway to the International Biology Olympiad
  • Strengthens biology/medicine applications

Application steps

  1. Teacher signs the school up via the UKBC site
  2. Students sit the two online papers on-site
  3. Results and certificates issued via the school