BPhO Round 1 is the main UK physics olympiad — a 2h 40m paper requiring deep problem-solving across A-Level Physics and beyond.
Exam format
Papers, durations and question style sourced from official board specifications.
| Paper | Duration | Questions | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPhO Round 1 | 2h 40m | — | 50 | Section 1 (short questions) + Section 2 (long questions) |
Olympiad ladder
Where this round sits in the national → international pathway.
Leads to → International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
Round 2 medallists progress to the UK IPhO selection camp and a place in the team of five.
Visit IPhO official siteMeet the mentor team
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Dr. A. Patel
PhD Physics — Cambridge
- 10+ yrs · A-Level / IB / AP
- Former IPhO trainer
- 200+ A* students
Ms. R. Khan
MMath Hons — Imperial College
- A-Level + STEP specialist
- Cambridge offer-holder coach
- Awwwards-style verified
Mr. S. Iyer
B.Tech IIT Bombay
- JEE Advanced AIR top 1%
- Olympiad mentor (INPhO/INMO)
- 5 yrs · 1-to-1 only
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