UK Chemistry Olympiad
Administered by the Royal Society of Chemistry - one of the world's most influential chemistry organisations
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Paper-based competition
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Designed to challenge!
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Entrants should be at least 16
Register now!
Deadline for registration:
22 December 2024
Competition date: 24 Jan 2025
Formats of papers:
5-6 analysis problems, each problem consists of 3-10 question parts
Offline-paper based!
Address (to be confirmed): 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.
Competition Time:14:00-16:00
The key is not to give up and remember that even a seemingly low mark can earn an award.
In 2022,
Bronze: 9–15 marks
Silver: 16–25 marks
Gold: 26+
In 2023,
Bronze: 14–23 marks
Silver: 24–37 marks
Gold: 38+
In 2024,
Bronze: 10–17 marks
Silver: 18–29 marks
Gold: 30+
* Fees for the competition are:
$250.00 plus $45 postage (total of $295.00) per student.
Please note: If you registered after the deadline (22 Dec 2024), the fees will be doubled.
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Account: 06-0241-0684634-00
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