Intermediate Biology Olympiad 2026 (UKBC)

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 16 - 18

School level: First year post-16 (e.g., Y12 and equivalents)

Competition stages: School registration and test window

Registration method: School Only

Fee: Unknown

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Dates

Registration open: 17 Apr 2026

Registration deadline: Unknown

Registration status unknown

Competition date start: 5 Jun 2026

Competition date end: 19 Jun 2026

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Competition Evaluation

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Suitable level: Advanced Level
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Entry requirement: Restricted entry

Skill demand: Advanced skill demand

Output: Standard complete task or submission

Preparation: Light preparation

Recognition: Local or basic recognition


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Last evaluated: 12 Jun 2026

Our Take

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Registration for 2026 opens in April; targeted at first-year post-16 students in UK schools and equivalent year groups. A parent-friendly guide to the Intermediate Biology Olympiad, covering eligibility, school entry, format, difficulty, preparation resources and its place in the UKBC biology pathway. The 2026 Intermediate Biology Olympiad runs from 5 to 19 June 2026. It is aimed at students in their first year of post-16 education, including Y12 in England and Wales. Entry must be organised by a recognised school or college; students cannot register independently or sit it remotely from home. The competition consists of two 35-minute online papers completed under school supervision. Questions combine GCSE and first-year A-level biology with unfamiliar ideas and problem solving. It is a useful bridge between the Biology Challenge and British Biology Olympiad, but it is not a required selection stage for BBO or the International Biology Olympiad. Past papers, strong core knowledge, data interpretation and wider biological reading are the most useful preparation tools.

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Last checked at: 12 Jun 2026

Verification status: Verified


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Why this listing is included
  • Official UKBC page lists registration opening and June 2026 test window.
  • Official UKBC page targets first-year post-16 students, including UK Year 12 and equivalent groups.
  • Official UKBC branding and eligibility indicate a UK school competition route with equivalent international year groups.
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