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UK Chemistry Olympiad

Administered by the Royal Society of Chemistry - one of the world's most influential chemistry organisations

  • Paper-based competition

  • Designed to challenge!

  • Entrants should be at least 16

Register now!

Deadline for registration:
(Wed) 7 Jan 2026

Competition date:  Thurs 29 Jan 2026

Competition Time:14:00-16:00

Formats of papers:

5-6 analysis problems, each problem consists of 3-10 question parts

Offline-paper based!

Address: Unit t, 301 Botany road, Golflands, Auckland 2013 

This competition stimulates a lot of debate and conversation around what chemistry is all about, so it’s a great opportunity for students to develop and showcase some of the skills they’ll need at university and beyond. 

High level of difficulty. 

 

The questions require A-level or equivalent chemistry knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to new situations and problems in a creative way.

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The key is not to give up and remember that even a seemingly low mark can earn an award.

PGA reserves the right to interpret all competition and course arrangements.

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