BIOLOGY EXPLORER COMPETITION
Biology Explorer Competition (BEC) is an annual online national school-level competition that introduces general knowledge about biology and life sciences.
INTRODUCTION
Biology Explorer Competition (BEC) is an annual online national-level school competition that introduces general knowledge of biology and the life sciences.
This competition focuses on students from Standards 4–6 (primary school), Forms 1–5 (secondary school), and pre-university students, encompassing a broad range of participants with varying academic backgrounds.
The competition aims to encourage students’ interest in and exposure to biology and the life sciences.
Biology Explorer Competition program in Malaysia comprises several stages;
- Biology Explorer Competition
- Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO)
- National Selection Camp
- National Training Camp
- International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
OBJECTIVES
- To foster students' interest in and exposure to life sciences
- To emphasize the importance of curiosity and empower students to nurture their interest and passion for life sciences
- To improve the teaching and learning of life sciences in schools
- To develop skills necessary for environmental insight
- To acquire basic scientific research skills, including observation and the ability to distinguish between observation, conclusion, and assumption
- To promote national cooperation in the exchange of ideas and materials related to life sciences
WHO SHOULD JOIN
Primary Student
Public School
- Standard 4 up to Standard 6
International School
- Year 4 up to Year 6
Secondary Student
Public School
- Form 1 up to Form 5 & Pre-U
International School
- Year 7 up to Year 11 & Pre-U
FORMAT OF QUESTIONS
Method
Online
Questions
30 objective questions
Languages
English & Bahasa Melayu
Answering time
1 hour 30 minutes
Necessity
- PC/Laptop
- Stable internet connection
IMPORTANT DATE
- Registration Open (School) : 14 October 2024
- Registration Closed : 10 December 2024
- Registration Open (Individual) : 1 November 2024
- Biology Explorer Competition Day : 22 December 2024
- Competition Result : January 2025
AWARD AND CERTIFICATES
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. Awards will be given to the top scorers, according to the percentiles as shown below. The awards are symbolic, not an actual medal.
TOP 10%
Gold, Silver & Bronze certificate award recipients
NEXT 40%
Honorable Mention certificate recipients
REMAINING 50%
Participation certificate recipients
The top 10% of scorers in the Biology Explorer Competition are invited to participate in the Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO). MyBO participants then compete for selection to the National Selection Camp.
Successful candidates from the Selection Camp then progress to the National Training Camp, a rigorous program involving an in-depth assessment of their biological knowledge, skills, and potential. The four highest-performing students from this camp will represent Malaysia at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).
