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. The deadline for registration April 1, 2026.

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.

📅 Key Dates

• Competition Date: April 26-27, 2026

• Registration Deadline: April 1, 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 receive a confirmation email with next steps, practice resources, and your competition access details 3 months before the competition.

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