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Willow River Biology Contest

Run by University of Waterloo, Centre for Advanced Science Education

Who can apply Grade 11 and 12 biology students at accredited high schools anywhere, and a teacher registers students from mid-February

Cost and deadline

Cost
$4
$4 per student
Deadline April 9, 2027

Date from the provider's page, checked Oct 2026.

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Apply at https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-advanced-science-education/science-contests/willow-river-biology-contest

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Worth knowing

Teachers register students starting in mid-February, and the exam is April 22, 2027.

Format
Olympiads and contests
Duration
75 minutes, multiple choice
Grades
Grades 11–12
Location
Written at your school

About this program

A University of Waterloo biology contest on Grade 11 and 12 content, open to schools worldwide. Teachers register students from mid-February until April 9, 2027, for the April 22, 2027 contest.

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