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BBO, USABO and Brain Bee span general biology and neuroscience, supporting students interested in biology, medicine, psychology and related fields.

A national UK competition for secondary students with content close to first-year university biology, developing scientific thinking and problem solving.

Suitable Grades
Grade 10-12
Contest Time
16 January 2027 (Saturday), 10:00–11:30
Format
Around 90 multiple-choice / true-false questions, 90 minutes, online

The most prestigious US high school biology competition; the Open Exam is open to all and carries serious weight in applications.

Suitable Grades
Grade 9-12
Contest Time
China: 3 April 2027; US Open Exam: 3 February; US Semifinal: 2 March
Format
50 multiple-choice questions, 50 minutes, online

An international neuroscience challenge for school students, exploring brain structure, function, disorders and research — ideal for biology, medicine and psychology pathways.

Suitable Grades
Grade 5-12, Junior and senior divisions
Contest Time
Regional and national rounds, usually in the first half of the year
Format
Closed-book regional written test; multi-part national rounds

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