2027.0 - BC Camp - ASEEDER Academic Challenge

The Biology Challenge(BC) is organized by the British Biology Olympiad Committee (UKBC) and isofficially supported by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). The BC Camp is hosted by Dr. Andrew Treharne,who has served as the chairman of the British Biology Olympiad BBO and the head coach of the national team for 15 times, and has represented Britain in the IBO international jury 12 times. He is an authoritative expert in the field of international high school biology Olympiads.

In 2025, for the first time, the British Biology Olympiad Committee (UKBC) and ASEEDER introduced this globally top- level academic training camp to China. It will be led by Dr. Treharne, the head coach of the British Biology Olympiad National Team, who will personally lead the British coaching team to China for teaching. This top-tier biology event aims to provide outstanding award-winning students with an international platform for exchange and an opportunity to deeply explore the field of biology. The BC Advanced Challenge and Experimental Camp adopts a localized training model from the UK Biology Challenge, targeting students who have already mastered the knowledge at the junior high school level and guides them to understand and develop a passion for biological research.

This BC Camp delivers age‑appropriate biological knowledge and laboratory practices. Most of the curriculum is adapted from the original UK‑based training camps, with selected knowledge and experimental practices from senior‑secondary biology olympiad syllabi integrated into the programme. Blending engagement and intellectual challenge, the camp allows students to study biology in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere and nurtures them to become rising stars in future scientific fields.

2. Compete alongside outstanding students, take on progressive challenges, and win medals and certificates.

The BC Advanced Challenge and Experiment Camp is an advanced challenge of the BC, consisting of both individual and team challenges. The challenge questions are written by Dr. Andrew Treharne, the Chairman of the UK Biology Olympiad and the head coach of the UK team, along with his team. The aim of the challenge is to further expand the depth and breadth of middle school biology knowledge, providing award-winning students from the Biology Challenge (BC) with an opportunity for advanced challenges. The team challenge allows students to experience the collaborative model of scientists, helping them develop teamwork and leadership skills. Individuals and teams who win in the BC Advanced Challenge will receive the medal and certificate.

3. Explore cutting-edge international biological topics and trends, inspiring interest in scientific research.

The BC Advanced Challenge and Experiment Camp not only includes academic sections focused on biological competitions, but also brings cutting-edge biological topics and experiments into the classroom. Students have the opportunity to explore core biological issues like researchers, formulate hypotheses, and test them through experiments. In addition to the experimental challenges, there are additional higher-order experiments that provide a theoretical foundation for future iBO or even BBO learning.

4. Extensive experimental topics and practical skills training to enhance research abilities and competitiveness for top university applications.

Biology is a discipline that relies heavily on experiments, and laboratory experience and skills are crucial for advanced biological studies. In the BC Advanced Challenge and Experiment Camp, students will engage in hands-on experiments on multiple topics. They will not only experience the research process of observing phenomena, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions through experimental methods, but also follow standardized experimental procedures under the professional guidance of instructors.

Instruction from British Biology Olympiad Coaches

All instructors are coaches of the British Biology Olympiad national team, with extensive experience participating in and coaching for the International Biology Olympiad (IBO). They have an in‑depth understanding of international biology syllabi and training frameworks. The visiting coaches pursuing advanced studies across diverse biology‑related disciplines will also broaden students’ horizons regarding university studies and career pathways through interactions.

	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5	Day 6
Morning 9:00-12:00	/	Opening Ceremony	Lecture： Using microscopes	Lecture：Introduction of using micropipettes	Lecture: Introduction of Dissection	Problem Session & Poster Preparation
Morning 9:00-12:00	/	Individual Challenge	Exp Challenge 2: Using microscopes	Advanced Exp 1： Using micropipettes and gel electrophoresis	Advanced Exp 2: Dissection	Poster Presentation
Noon		Lunch
Afternoon 14:00-17:00	Arriving	Lecture： Circulation	Lecture： Osmosis & Enzyme	Posters introduction	Advanced Exp 3：Bioinformatics and dichotomous keys	Closing&Award Ceremony
Afternoon 14:00-17:00	Arriving	Exp Challenge 1: Factors affecting heart rate	Exp Challenge 3&4： Osmosis & Enzyme	Posters research	BioCarnival	/

* Note: The coaching team may adjust the course sequence, content, and difficulty. Specific schedule will be released before camp.

I really enjoyed my time at BC Camp. The balance between experiments and lectures was very well done — it never felt too heavy on one side. I was most impressed by the heart, eye, and fish dissection, and I also loved learning about dichotomous keys because the way they work is so interesting. I got to explore the structure of the eye in depth, which I found fascinating. Overall, I gained a lot of biology knowledge and would definitely recommend this camp to others.

— Hyowon, Student, Chadwick International School

BC Camp was an amazing experience for me. The camp fully met my expectations — I'd give it five stars. The micropipette and genetic fingerprinting experiment, along with the heart, eye, and fish dissection, were the most impressive parts. I learned so much about biology and also grew in teamwork. The dissection class stood out to me the most. The balance between experiments and theory was perfect — a true 1:1 ratio. I really enjoyed it and would happily recommend it to others.

— Zhang, Student, International School of Beijing Academy

Programme Fee

The programme fee includes tuition and academic materials, but does not cover logistical expenses such as hotel accommodation, meals, transportation, etc.
* ASEEDER will provide logistical services for students. When logistical registration opens, students will be informed by message, email, etc

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