BIOLOGY EXPLORER COMPETITION
The Biology Explorer Competition is an annual, online national competition that introduces students to general knowledge in Biology and the life sciences.
INTRODUCTION
The Biology Explorer Competition is an annual, online national competition that introduces students to general knowledge in Biology and the life sciences. Primary and secondary school students from all over Malaysia are invited to participate. The competition aims to instill interest in Biology, provide exposure to the field, and achieve 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.
Fun Facts 2026
IMPORTANT DATES
(EXPLORER COMPETITION)
- Registration Open (Early-bird) : 11 May - 11 June 2026
- Registration Open (Normal) : 12 June - 12 August 2026
- Registration Closed : 12 August 2026
- Competition Date: 3 October 2026
- Competition Result : November 2026
CATEGORIES

Primary
Public School
- Standard 4, 5 and 6
International School
- Year 4, 5 and 6

Secondary
Public School
- Form 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
International School
- Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-University
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

Method
Online

Questions
30 objective questions

Languages
English & Bahasa Melayu

Answering time
1 hour 15 minutes

Necessity
- PC/Laptop
- Stable internet connection
SYLLABUS

PRIMARY
- Living Things and Non-Living Things
- Humans
- Animals
- Plants
- Microorganisms
- Interaction Among Living Things

SECONDARY
- Cell Biology
- Human Biology
- Plant Biology
- Reproduction and Development
- Genetics and Evolution
- Ecology and Environmental Science (Plant Biology)
- Laboratory Rules and Safety
AWARDS 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%
will receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award Certificate

NEXT 40%
will receive an Honorable Certificate

REMAINING 50%
will receive a Certificate of Participation