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 about Biology Explorer Competition 2026
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 CAN PARTICIPATE?
Primary Student
Public School
- Standard 4, 5 and 6
International School
- Year 4, 5 and 6
Secondary Student
Public School
- Form 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & Pre-Uni
International School
- Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & Pre-Uni
STAGES
Method
Online
Questions
30 objective questions
Languages
English & Bahasa Melayu
IMPORTANT DATE
(EXPLORER COMPETITION 2027)
- Registration Open (Early-bird) : 11 May - 11 June 2026
- Registration Open (Individual) : 12 June - 12 August 2026
- Registration Closed : 12 August 2026
- Competition Date: 3 October 2026
- Competition Result : November 2026
FORMAT OF QUESTIONS
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%
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).