UKBC – A Registered Charity in England and Wales
After operating as an independent organization for over 25 years, UKBC became a registered charity in 2020. UKBC has extensive experience in organizing biology competitions for students of all ages.
Every year, UKBC hosts three high-quality competitions—the British Biology Olympiad (BBO), International Biology Olympiad (IBO), and Biology Challenge (BC)—with over 60,000 students participating. These competitions are managed and supported by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), a globally recognized authority in the biological sciences.
Through close collaboration with the Royal Society of Biology and the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick, UKBC strives to bring these competitions to as many students as possible.
Key Highlights
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Over 25 years of experience in biology competitions
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100% medal success at IBO
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Three competitions for secondary school students
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Volunteer opportunities to support our competitions
Volunteers
All UKBC activities are run by experienced volunteers. We welcome inquiries from anyone interested in contributing. Various roles require different skill sets.
Contact us to learn more:
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Mail: UK Biology Competitions, Royal Society of Biology, 1 Naoroji Street, London WC1X 0GB
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Phone: +44 20 3925 3460
Supporters
The School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick generously hosts team selection and training sessions for top BBO and IBO participants.
UKBC also welcomes support from individuals and organizations interested in helping deliver these competitions at low cost and expand training opportunities for talented students.