Registration for the UKMDO 2026 is now OPEN!

UK Medicine & Disease Olympiad 2025

The second annual UKMDO, the UK Medicine and Disease Olympiad, will take place on April 26-27, 2026. It is a 2-hour exam that can be started anytime from 8:00 am UK time on April 26 and must be submitted by 11:59 pm UK time on April 27. To register for the competition, please fill out the registration form below.

Welcome to the official registration page for the UK Medicine & Disease Olympiad (UKMDO) 2026 — the ultimate challenge for students passionate about the human body, diseases, and the science of medicine.

🩺 What is the UKMDO?

The UKMDO is a national and international competition designed for middle and secondary school students (ages 13–18) interested in medicine, human biology, and health sciences. You'll face case-based questions covering:

• Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Diseases & Disorders

• Microbiology & Immunology

• Pharmacology

• Diagnostic Reasoning

This is not just another biology test. It’s a competition designed to simulate the kind of thinking used in real medical cases, giving you a taste of what future doctors and biomedical scientists do every day.

Preparation

To prepare for the competition, please check the UKMDO training camp run by Biolympiads.com at https://forms.gle/wX7P79xSkn5mBEsc9.

📅 Key Dates

• Competition Date: April 26-27, 2026

• Format: Online (you can participate from anywhere in the world)

• Duration: 120 minutes

🎯 Who Can Participate?

• Any school student aged 13–18 (as long as you are not enrolled in higher education you are eligible)

• Open to students in the UK and internationally

• No prior medical knowledge required — just curiosity and a solid foundation in biology

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• 🥇 Gold, 🥈 Silver, and 🥉 Bronze certificates

• 📄 Digital certificates of participation for all participants

• 🎓 Top scorers will win £300, £200, and £100 Gift cards of their choice (e.g., Amazon, Apple, etc)

• 💥 Stand out on your university applications with a nationally recognized competition

📄UKMDO Certificate Categories

1. Top 10% Certificate – Awarded to students in the highest 10% of all participants.

2. Honorable Mention Certificate (Top 20%) – Awarded to students in the top 20% but not in the top 10%.

3. Merit Certificate (Top 30%) – Awarded to students in the top 30% but not in the top 20%.

💻 How to Register

1. Fill out the registration form below.

2. You’ll NOT receive a confirmation email until 1 day before the exam.

Any questions, email us at ukmdo@biolympiads.com.