Exams

The Biology Olympiad Exams consist of three rounds.

Round #1: Open Exam

  • 50 question multiple choice exam
  • Administered in registered school, proctored by club adviser
  • No penalty for guessing

Round #2: Semi Finals

  • Taken by top 10% scorers from round #1
  • Conducted at USABO center
  • 120 minute exam containing multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions

Round #3: National Finals

  • Conducted at UC San Diego (room and board will be provided)
  • 10 days of instruction including labs and lectures and 2 days of exam
  • Participants receive certificate and participation medals


International Biology Olympiad:

Top 4 scorers from National Finals; conducted at Hungary