This one-day interschool academic competition is designed to engage A-level students from local secondary schools and colleges, and aims to foster an intellectual challenge among high-achieving students within a collaborative and skill building environment.  

Teams of four year 12 students will be set 10 rounds of knowledge-based and problem solving questions spanning a comprehensive range of biological disciplines. These questions will be presented and evaluated by experts in their respective fields. 

Topics include: 

This session will also include presentations for teachers delivered by doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, as well as faculty members from the University of Central Lancashire. 

Prizes, including advanced biology texts, will be awarded to the winning and runner-up teams and all participants will receive certificates of recognition for their involvement. 

This competition is aimed at A-level students in year 12 of study.

Bookings for this event have now closed. 

Teachers must register on behalf of their students. The cost is £30 per team, with each team consisting of four Year 12 students. Please note that only one team per school may enter.

For all event queries please contact David Wareing at DWareing3@uclan.ac.uk