United Kingdom
„British Biology Olympiad“
- Established since: 1996
- Website: Official website
- Website language: English
Contact data
- E-mail:
- drajtreharne@gmail.com
- Website:
- Official website
Country coordinator
- Name:
- Dr. Andrew Treharne
Hosting institution
UK Biology Competitions
1 Naoroji Street, Royal Society of Biology
WC1X 0GB, London
United Kingdom
Structure
Committee of volunteers supported by staff at Warwick University (hosts of the national finals) and administrative support from the Royal Society of Biology.
Approximately 9000.
Online exam in January.
Three days of training and testing 16 students at the national finals.
Approximately one week of training just prior to the IBO. Often involves Kew Gardens and the Natural History Museum.
None.
Certificates awarded to Gold, Silver, Bronze, Highly Commended and Commended.
Education
Any students in the UK and abroad. Only students who have studied for at least two years at a school in the UK are eligible for team selection.
September to July.
5 to 6 hours.
Public Relations
Social media and mailing lists of former participating schools.
There are sometimes stories published in regional newspapers about the success of individual schools.