Biology

Course summary

Students looking to pursue a career in nursing, dentistry, medicine, radiographer, forensic science, psychology, physiotherapy, botany, environmental science, zoology, geology, oceanography, pharmaceuticals, energy, teaching, science writing, genetics and research, pharmacist, agriculture, ecology and conservation, nutritionist, engineering, police, paramedic and many, many more. Year 12 Course overview; Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment, Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms, 6 required practical activities. Year 13 Course overview; Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems, The control of gene expression, 6 required practical activities. You will learn through practical tasks and written coursework. To be a successful student you should be hard working, have excellent organizational skills, have a proactive attitude, be wiling to do more than just the minimum requirements and have a desire to succeed.