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BPhO and Physics Bowl are the top physics contests in the UK and the US, covering mechanics, electromagnetism and beyond.

The UK's premier physics competition with deep, flexible problems — a major plus for Oxford and Cambridge physics and engineering applicants.

Suitable Grades
Grade 10-12
Contest Time
Round 1 in November
Format
Proof and long-answer problems, 2 h 40 min, written paper

Run by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), the most influential US high school physics contest, with Division 1 and 2.

Suitable Grades
Grade 9-12; Division 1 for beginners, Division 2 for advanced students
Contest Time
16 March 2027 (Tuesday), 17:00–17:45
Format
40 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes, online

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