Biolympiads offers a wide range of biology olympiad preparation courses which take place online (via Zoom). Any questions, hit us at camps@biolympiads.com.
COURSE FEATURES
As part of the course, all students will receive access to:
- Lesson recordings
- Live classes on Zoom
- Weekly quizzes and mock biology olympiad exams
- 24/7 access to the Teams group where you can communicate with tutors throughout the camp and ask any questions to help you prepare for the olympiad
- Certificate of attendance
camp STRUCTURE
Some of our camps include classes that last for 2 hours. In this case, the class pattern will be as follows: 50 min tutoring + 20 min break during which students can ask questions + 50 min tutoring.
All classes will be recorded so students who miss the class can always watch the class recording in order to catch up with the group.
All teaching resources, including quizzes, handouts and presentations along with class recordings will be uploaded onto Schoology and all course participants will be able to access them at any time.
REFUNDS
Our courses are non-refundable after the first free trial class. Students receive access to all course content immediately. We offer the opportunity to attend 1 class of any camp free of charge. After that, you can decide if you want to join the camp.
DISCOUNT FOR CAMPS
If you bring a friend to the camp, you will enjoy a 10% off discount for the course fees when your friend pays the full price for any LIVE courses. For any friend you will get a 10% off discount and discounts add up. So, the more friends you bring, the bigger the discount.
We also offer a sibling discount. If your sibling is joining the same or different camp, once you pay one full tuition fee, you can use your 20% sibling discount for all future camps for yourself and for your sibling.
If you attended one previous LIVE camp, you will receive a 20% discount for all subsequent LIVE camps.
course materials
Advanced USABO course materials, including handouts and presentations, were made by the Biolympiads team and have been used by many USABO semifinalists. If you are interested in resources, you can purchase access to them here.
REGISTRATION
Please scroll down to find all course descriptions and registration forms. We run training camps all year round. If you cannot join a live camp, you can always opt for the offline camp. All our offline camps can be found at www.biolympiads.com/shop. You will receive access to all current and past camp recordings, so you can self-study at any time. Students receive access to the course materials for 5 years.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
2018:
- 3 students in USABO Top 20
- 2nd place in Indianapolis Brain Bee
2019:
- 4 students in USABO Top 20
- 1 student in Canadian National Biology Olympiad
- 1 student in International Biology olympiad
- 1st place in St. Louis Area Brain Bee
2020:
- 2 students in USABO Top 20
- 3rd place in North California State Brain Bee
- 1st place in International Medicine Olympiad
2021:
- 3 students in USABO Top 20
- 1 Gold in British Biology Olympiad
2022:
- 3 students in USABO Top 20
- 1st place USA Brain Bee
- 2 Golds in International Medicine and Disease Olympiad
- 2nd place in International Brain Bee
2023:
- 1st place in NEPA Brain Bee
- 1st place in Pittsburgh Brain Bee
- 2 USA Brain Bee National finalists
- 5 Gold in British Biology Olympiad
- 4 Bronze in British Biology Olympiad
- 2 students in USABO Top 20
2024
- 10 Gold in British Biology Olympiad
- 3 students in USABO Top 20
- 2 students in Top 10 in Toronto Biology Olympiad 2025
- 8 Golds is USMDO 2024
- 14 Silvers is USMDO 2024
- 14 Bronzes is USMDO 2024
- 2 USA Brain Bee National finalists
- 1st place Upper Valley Brain Bee
- 1st place USA Brain Bee
- 4th place International Brain Bee
2025
- Biolympiads Academy - 1st international school in Toronto Biology Olympiad 2025
- 3 students in Top 10 in Toronto Biology Olympiad 2025
- 2 students in USABO Top 20
- 20 Gold in British Biology Olympiad
- 11 Golds is USMDO 2025
- 17 Silvers is USMDO 2025
- 22 Bronzes is USMDO 2025
- 3 USA Brain Bee National finalists
- 1st place Pacific Northwest Brain Bee
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biology OLYMPIAD PREPARATION COURSES
Advanced Biology Olympiad Camp
COURSE FEATURES
- For 10th, 11th, and 12th graders
- 3 hrs per class (on Saturdays and Sundays)
- 15 weeks
- 24/7 access to Teams group
Over the course of 15 weeks, the training camp will cover the most important advanced topics which come up in the USABO exams. The breakdown of topics is as follows:
* Human physiology and Anatomy: 30%
* Cell Biology & Biochemistry: 30%
* Genetics: 15%
* Plant anatomy and physiology: 15%
* Ecology & Ethology: 10%
PREREQUISITES
Students MUST already have a very strong background in biology and excellent level of knowledge of Campbell Biology. Also, students are required to pass the qualifying exam and score at least 85%.
To qualify for the camp, all applicants must take a comprehensive test covering key concepts from Campbell Biology. This exam will assess your understanding of fundamental topics such as cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and more. Please ensure that you are thoroughly prepared, as this exam will determine your eligibility for the camp. We recommend reviewing the chapters in Campbell Biology closely, focusing on areas where you may need additional practice.
COURSE TEXTBOOKS
- Cell Biology & Biochemistry: Molecular Biology of the Cell by Alberts, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by Michael Cox, Biochemistry by Harvey
- Genetics & Evolution: Genetics: Analysis and Principles by Brooker, Molecular Biology of the Gene by Watson
- Plant Anatomy & Physiology: Biology of Plants by Raven
- Biosystematics: Campbell Biology
- Human physiology and Anatomy: Vander's Human Physiology, Human physiology by Sherwood
- Zoology: Campbell Biology
- Ecology and Ethology: Campbell Biology
USABO 2026 OPEN EXAM BOOTCAMP
COURSE FEATURES
- For 10th, 11th, and 12th graders preparing for the USABO Open exams
- 15 hrs
- Entirely offline or online
- 1 week
STUDY MATERIALS
USABO 2000-2020 papers, IBO questions, and some other problem-solving questions.
During the 1-week long intensive problem-solving training camp you will learn how to solve the most complicated USABO Open Exams. Guided by USABO semifinalists and IBO medalists, you will learn step-by-step strategies how to approach the question and solve it in the least amount of time.
Students will be able to access the Teachable platform, where they will find videos with step-by-step explanations of the most complicated biology olympiad questions. The chat in Teams will allow students to ask questions from past USABO papers.
What you’ll do in the camp:
- Work through 200+ newest USABO Open Exam questions, explained step-by-step.
- Practice statistics, probabilities, and data analysis—skills that often make or break success on the Open Exam.
- Learn strategies to approach advanced problem-solving questions, graphs, and data interpretation.
- Train directly with IBO medalists and USABO Semifinalists who know the exam inside out
CURRICULUM
The course will be divided into 3 modules:
- Problem-solving in USABO exams
- Statistics and probabilities
- Advanced problem solving, data analysis, and result interpretation
Online camp:
Offline camp:
USABO 2026 SEMIFINALS BOOTCAMP
COURSE FEATURES
Are you ready to take your biology skills to the next level and secure your spot in the USABO National Finals? Join our USABO Semifinals Preparation Camp, the ultimate training ground designed to help you excel in one of the most challenging biology competitions in the country.
This intensive, results-driven camp is tailored for students aiming to achieve top scores in the USABO Semifinals. We go beyond basic preparation, diving deep into the advanced concepts and critical thinking skills you need to stand out. The live camp on Zoom is now over. You can now access all past camp recordings with office hours for online support via teams.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
This camp is ideal for highly motivated students who have successfully completed the USABO Open Exam and are eager to secure their place among the top contenders in the Semifinals.
COURSE TEXTBOOKS
In this course, we will cover:
- Advanced cell biology from Albert’s Molecular Biology of the Cell and Lodish Molecular Cell Biology.
- Advanced human anatomy and physiology from Martini’s Fundamentals of Anatomy and Phsyiology.
- Advanced plant biology from Raven’s Biology of Plants.
- Advanced genetics from Griffiths Introduction to Genetic Analysis.
- And some more!
BRITISH & ASIA BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD CAMP
We offer the preparation for the British Biology Olympiad, Biology Challenge, and the Intermediate Biology Olympiad in the UK time zone. In addition, we can accommodate Hong Kong Biology Olympiad and Singapore Biology Olympiad students.
The main competitions include:
BIOLOGY CHALLENGE
Biology Challenge is open to 13 to 15 year-old students, i.e. in:
* Y9/Y10 in England and Wales
* Y10/Y11 in Northern Ireland
* S2/S3 in Scotland, and
* equivalent year groups worldwide.
The competition consists of two 25-minute multiple choice papers to be taken online under staff supervised exam conditions.
INTERMEDIATE BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD
Open to students in the first year of post-16 education
The competition consists of a 1-hour multiple choice paper to be taken online. Questions are set on topics students are likely to have covered at GCSE and in their first year of A level.
BRITISH BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD
Advanced problem solving competition for A-level students & entry point for the International Biology Olympiad
You can learn more about them here: https://ukbiologycompetitions.org/.
The British Biology Olympiad (BBO) is open to students around the world.
introductory Biology Olympiad Camp
COURSE FEATURES
- For 8th, 9th, and 10th graders
- 4 hrs per week (on Saturdays and Sundays)
- 2 hrs per class
- Designed for USABO and other biology olympiads
- 24/7 access to the Teams group where you can communicate with tutors throughout the camp and ask any questions to help you prepare for the olympiad
You will also receive access to resources of the training course which include:
* Handouts for each module
* Lecture presentations
* Weekly quizzes
* Lecture recordings
During the course we will cover the most important topics which come up in the USABO exams. The key course textbook is Campbell Biology (any edition from 9th) which can be purchased on Amazon here https://amzn.to/2HKomu7. Every week, students will cover 2-3 chapters from Campbell. Each class is accompanied by homework. Also students will receive handouts which can be printed out before the class.
course textbook
junior Biology Olympiad Camp
COURSE FEATURES
- For 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
- 1.5 hrs per week (on Saturdays and Sundays)
- 45 min per class
- Designed for preparation for science olympiads and Science Bowl
course textbook
The Junior Biology Olympiad Training program focuses on introducing biology to middle school students (grade 6 to 8) with the aim of inspiring the young learners to advance to the Biology Olympiad in high school. The course is designed for students from around the world. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will cover the most important biology topics, which will build a solid foundation of knowledge for the biology olympiad.
Students will receive access to resources of the Junior Biology Olympiad course, which includes:
* Lecture recordings
* Handouts for each lesson
* Class presentations
* Weekly worksheets and Kahoot games in the classroom for Amazon gift card prizes!
introductory brain bee Camp
COURSE FEATURES
- Designed for anyone who has never read Brain Facts
- 2 hrs/week
- 9 weeks
- Designed for students interested in the Brain Bee competition
- Suitable for US timezones
STUDY MATERIALS
british neuroscience olympiad Camp
COURSE FEATURES
- Designed for anyone who has never read Brain Facts
- 2 hrs/week
- 9 weeks
- Designed for students interested in the Brain Bee competition
- Suitable for UK and Asian timezones
STUDY MATERIALS
advanced brain bee Camp
COURSE FEATURES
- Designed for those students who have memorized Brain Facts and want to delve deeper into neuroscience
- Ideal for students preparing for the National and International Brain Bee competitions
- 3 hrs/week
- 10 weeks
STUDY MATERIALS
“The Brain: An Introduction to Functional Neuroanatomy” by Watson, Paxinos & Kirkcaldie “Essential Neuroscience” by Siegal and Sapru (2015)
Medicine and disease olympiad camp
The Introductory Medicine Training Course focuses on introducing medicine to any interested high school students with the aim of inspiring the young learners to purse a medical career. The course is designed for any student from around the world. Over the course of 12 weeks, students will cover the most important human anatomy and physiology topics which will build a solid foundation of knowledge for their future.
Students will receive access to resources which include:
* Lecture recordings
* Handouts for each lesson
* Class presentations
* Weekly worksheets
Duration: 12 weeks
Schedule: 6 hrs per week (on Saturdays and Sundays)
- Martini Human Physiology
- BRS Physiology (Board Review Series)
- Anatomy and Physiology by OpenStax
- Vander's Human physiology
- Campbell Biology (11th Edition) by Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain and Steven A. Wasserman
- Essential Cell Biology (Alberts et al.)
- Amerman Human Anatomy & Physiology
Every week, students will cover 2-4 chapters. Each class is accompanied by homework. Also students will receive handouts which can be printed out before the class.
usabo past paper explanations
COURSE FEATURES
- For 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders
- Fully offline
- 24/7 access to the spreadsheet where you can post questions to tutors and ask any questions from USABO past papers to help you prepare for the olympiad
CURRICULUM
Personalized Expert Support
Have a question about a past USABO paper? Sign up for USABO Past Paper coaching and submit questions through our platform, and receive clear, detailed answers from experienced USABO mentors. We ensure you not only get the correct answer but understand the underlying concepts deeply.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
- 10 Questions: Perfect for students who need targeted help on specific topics or concepts.
- 25 Questions: Ideal for more comprehensive preparation, covering multiple areas of the USABO syllabus.
- 50 Questions: Designed for serious USABO contenders who want in-depth preparation and extensive practice.
- Detailed solutions and conceptual breakdowns for 50 questions.
- Fastest response time with priority support.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Choose Your Plan: Select the package from above that best fits your needs.
- Submit Questions: Upload questions from past USABO papers to a Google spreadsheet, one question per cell.
- Get Expert Answers: Receive clear, thorough explanations tailored to enhance your understanding.
science fair coaching
Unearth the mysteries of life, unlock your full potential, and become a biology superstar.
🌟 Expert Guidance: Our team of experienced biologists, established scientists, and educators are here to mentor you every step of the way. They’ll help you fine-tune your ideas, design experiments, and analyze results, ensuring your project stands out.
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Our coaches will help with:
- Project Guidance:
- We will brainstorm and help students come up with ideas for a science project.
- We will assist students in selecting suitable research topics and formulating research questions.
- We will offer guidance on experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
- Research Skills Development:
- We will teach and reinforce scientific research methodologies, including literature review, hypothesis development, and data interpretation.
- Resource Management:
- We will assist in procuring necessary equipment, materials, and resources for students’ projects.
- Presentation Coaching:
- We will help students prepare clear and engaging presentations for science fairs, conferences, and competitions.
- Mentoring and Motivation:
- We will offer support and motivation to students throughout the research process.
For 1-to-1 science fair coaching, contact us at hello@biolympiads.com.
our tutors
contact details
If you have any questions about the course or would like to get the brochure for any of the courses, do not hesitate to contact us at camps@biolympiads.com.
