British Biology Olympiad (UKBC)

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Science

United Kingdom

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 16 - 19

School level: Y12/Y13 (England & Wales), Y13/Y14 (Northern Ireland), S5/S6 (Scotland)

Competition stages: Two-paper olympiad round

Registration method: School only

Fee: Free for UK schools

Online / in-person: Online

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 28 Jan 2026

Registration closed

Competition date start: 19 Jan 2026

Competition date end: 28 Jan 2026

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 16 Feb 2026

Verification status: Verified


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Evidence Text
  • Competition dates are 19 to 28 January 2026.
  • Schools can register until end of competition window.
  • Eligibility year groups are listed for UK regions.
  • Format is two 45-minute multiple-choice papers.
  • Entry is free for UK schools.
Notes

Schools with account can register until the end of the competition window. Students sit online while on-site at school/college.

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