Biology Explorer
Competition
Biology Explorer Competition is an annual national school-level competition that introduces general knowledge about the study of living things and how life works.
[EXCLUSIVE] Preparatory Workshop 2026 open!
Discover Life
It features engaging challenges in biology and the life sciences that aim to spark curiosity, develop critical thinking and encourage interest in exploring the living world, while achieving the following objectives:
To identify, inspire, empower, and support the next generation of leaders in the life sciences.
To provide students with opportunities to apply their inquiry-based life science skills, developed through extracurricular activities, in real-world scenarios.
To equip students with Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), preparing them to tackle future challenges in an ever-evolving global life sciences landscape.
Previous Competition
Important Dates
Mark your calendar for the 2026 competition cycle.
Early-bird Registration
11 May - 11 June 2026
Normal Registration
12 June - 12 August 2026
Competition Day (Online)
3 October 2026
Results Announcement
November 2026
Biology Explorer Preparatory Workshop 2026/2027
Prepare confidently for the Biology Explorer Competition 2026/2027 through a structured workshop designed to strengthen students’ biology knowledge, scientific thinking and problem-solving skills.
Why Join?
- Strengthen understanding of biology and the life sciences concepts
- Explore topics such as cells, genetics, the human body, plants and ecosystems
- Develop critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
- Gain exposure to competition-style questions and answering techniques
- Build confidence and familiarity with the competition format
Date
Tuesday,
8 September 2026
Time
8.00 PM – 10.00 PM
Venue
Online via Zoom Meeting
(The Zoom meeting link will be provided one week before the workshop session.)
Participant Entitlements
- Module Booklet
- Printed Certificate
- Exclusive Merchandise
- Access to Workshop Recording
Note: The booklet, certificate and merchandise will be couriered to participants’ or schools’ addresses before the workshop.
To register for this workshop, participants are required to:
- Register for the ‘Biology Explorer Competition’ via contesthub.my/register first.
- Add on the ‘Biology Explorer Preparatory Workshop’ during the competition registration process.
- Complete the registration through the teacher-in-charge.
Please note that registration for the Biology Explorer Preparatory Workshop only is not permitted.
Registration Dates
Early-bird Registration
11 May – 11 June 2026
Normal Registration
12 June – 12 August 2026
Registration Fees
Early-bird Fee
RM120 per student
Normal Fee
RM150 per student
Contact
- 03-41420441 (Hotline)
- 03-41437672 (Hotline)
- 011-6095 4143 (Programme)
Social Media
- Facebook: Malaysian Biology Olympiad
- Instagram: explorercompetitionmy
- TikTok: malaysianeducompetition
Categories
Primary
Secondary
Stages
Biology Explorer Competition
An online national school-level competition that introduces general knowledge about biology and life sciences.
Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO)
The top 10% students from secondary category in Biology Explorer Competition will be selected for the next stage, the Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO).
National Training Camps
The top 15–20 students from MyBO will be invited to participate in the Selection Camp, and the best four students will be selected for the National Training Camp.
International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
Four students from the National Training Camps will represent Malaysia at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).
Competition Format
Syllabus
Primary
Secondary
Awards & 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%
will receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award Certificate
Next 40%
will receive an Honourable Mention Certificate
Remaining 50%
will receive a Certificate of Participation
Pricing
per participant
per participant
per student
per student
The Biology Explorer Competition is open for school registrations only.
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