Intermediate Biology Olympiad
Hosted by the UKBC-Independent Registered Charity
Encouraging students to continue studying the bioscience beyond school
Beneficial for applying science majors in top universities
Date：Nov. 8 2026 (Sun.) 60mins
Introduction
UK Biology Competitions(UKBC) registered as a charity in England and Wales number 1191037 in 2020, after operating as independent group for 26 years with extensive experience in writing biology exams for all ages of secondary school students. Every year, they deliver 3 high quality exams for over 60,000 students. UKBC work closely with the Royal Society of Biology and University of Warwick to bring these exams to as many students as possible.
The Intermediate Biology Olympiad tests students’ biology knowledge, and meanwhile, encourages them to continue studying the bio-sciences beyond school. Participants will obtain edge advantages when applying science majors in top universities.
Official website in UK：https://ukbiologycompetitions.org/intermediatebiologyolympiad.html
Challenge Rules
Language
English
Date
Nov. 8, 2026 (Sun.) 60mins
Format
Individual written test
Types of Questions
Multiple choice
Eligibility
Grade 10-11/Year 11-12 (GCSE, A1 level)
Form
Online
Awards
Global awards：
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Highly Commended
- Commended
Note: For judging the global awards, British competitors will be ranked first by their overall scores, creating boundaries for the gold, silver, bronze, high commended and commended awards. Competitors from other countries are not ranked together with their British competitors, but are compared by the boundaries. International competitors with good results will therefore have an increased chance of receiving an award.
Registration Details
Registration Phase
· The school can apply for partner school and students can directly register via school.
· The registration deadline will last until 2 weeks before exam date of each competitions.
About payment
Schools can submit the registration form and issue the payment accordingly before the registration deadline.
BBO Asia Camp
2026 Recap Video
2027 BBO Asia Camp Information
Language:
English
Date:
August, 2027 (Estimated)
Eligibility:
Awarded students in the 2027 BBO
Location:
Qingdao, China (TBD)
Camp Highlights:
· Top-tier coach team
· Cutting-edge Biology Theory and Inquiry-based Learning
· High Proportion of Experimental Courses
How to register?
Please email us at Info.asia@seedasdan.org
Coaches
Dr. Andrew Treharne
Head Coach of the BBO National Team
Dr. Andrew-Treharne
Head Coach of the BBO National Team
Andrew has a PhD in Biometrical Genetics and is a Fellow of several learned societies, including the Royal Society of Biology. He has been the UK’s National Biology Olympiad Coordinator for fourteen years and has represented the UK on the International Jury on ten occasions
Mr. Robert Halliday
Coach of the BBO National Team
Mr. Robert Halliday
Coach of the BBO National Team
Robert won a Gold Medal as a UK team member at the 2023 IBO in the United Arab Emirates. He is currently tutoring students prior to studying Natural Sciences at Durham University from September 2024.
*The above is a list of past coaches for reference, subject to change based on the actual coach.
Schedule
Schedule
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| Morning | Opening Ceremony and Introductory lecture |
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*The schedule is tentative and may be adjusted according to the actual situation.
Performance Report/Award List
FAQ
Northern Region：
Beijing、Tianjin、Heilongjiang、Jilin、Liaoning、 Heibei、Inner Mongolia、Shanxi、Shandong
Eastern Region：
Shanghai、Zhejiang、Jiangsu
Central Region：
Henan
Southern Region：
Guangdong、Guangxi、Fujian、Hainan、Hongkong、Macao、Taiwan
Western Region：
Chongqing、Sichuan、Yunnan、Guizhou、Shaanxi、Gansu、Qinghai、Tibet、Ningxia、Xinjiang
Central Region：
Hunan、Hubei、Anhui、Jiangxi
