The UK Chemistry Olympiad (UKChO)
The most prestigious chemistry competition for high school students in UK
Administered by the Royal Society of Chemistry - one of the world's most influential chemistry organisations
Special opportunity for Chinese students to compete on the same problems as UK students
Awards provide evidence supporting applications to top universities
Date: Jan. 26, 2024 (Fri.) 14:00-16:00 (120 min)
Introduction
The UK Chemistry Olympiad (UKChO) is hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The RSC, with headquarters in London and Cambridge, is one of the world's most influential chemistry organisations. With over 50,000 members and an international publishing and knowledge business, they are the UK's professional body for chemical scientists, supporting and representing their members and bringing together chemical scientists from all over the world. The problems in the UK Chemistry Olympiad often stimulate a lot of debate, raising awareness of what chemistry is all about. It provides a great opportunity for the students to develop and showcase some of the skills they'll need at university and beyond.
Challenge Rules
Language
English
Date
Jan. 26, 2024 (Fri.) 14:00-16:00 (120 min)
Format
Individual test
Type
5-6 analysis problems, each problem consists of 3-10 question parts
Difficulty
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.
Location
Paper-based in partnering school
Awards
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
(Grade boundaries for each award are set according to performance by students from UK. Typically, 60-65% of entrants in the UK gain at least a Bronze certificate, with the top 7-8% of UK entrants achieving Gold. Scores from competitors in China will receive awards according to these grade boundaries. In 2021, nearly 14% of participants from China received a Gold award, over 17% received a Silver award and over 26% received a Bronze award.)
Grading
All papers will be sent to the UK and graded by RSC-appointed examiners
Requirements
Fee
Includes the exam, proctor fee, grading, past-papers certificate (ASDAN doesn't provide any trainings)
Deadline
Jan. 14, 2024
Exam Centers
ASDAN EPQ Scholarship
3000RMB/std
Gold
2000RMB/std
Silver
1000RMB/std
Bronze
Noted：The ASDAN Scholarship is only available to Year 10, 11 and 12 students for participating ASDAN Extended Project Qualification(EPQ). EPQ is recommended by the G5 group and many leading universities as a competitive academic experience. Scholarships cannot be exchanged for cash. For further details see:http://www.seedasdan.org/epq/。
Sample Problems
FAQ
Students can bring a basic calculator (without any equation editor and program functions).
The students can bring a printed version dictionary.
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Beijing、Tianjin、Heilongjiang、Jilin、Liaoning、 Heibei、Inner Mongolia、Shanxi、Shandong
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Shanghai、Zhejiang、Jiangsu
Central Region：
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Guangdong、Guangxi、Fujian、Hainan、Hongkong、Macao、Taiwan
Western Region：
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