Subject | Biology

Description

Biology explores the diversity of life from a molecular to a biological systems level. The course examines the interactions between living things and the environments in which they live. It explores the application of biology and its significance in finding solutions to health and sustainability issues in a changing world. Biology focuses on developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills in order to understand and support the natural environment.

HSC Assessment structure

The Year 11 course consists of three assessment tasks and the Year 12 course consists of four. There are no practical components or major works for Biology.

Career paths

Students studying Biology can continue through university to careers in fields such as: ecology, conservation, forensics, genetic engineering, scientific research, microbiology, agriculture, horticulture, and the veterinary and medical professions. The course emphasises personal and public health and sustainability issues.

Skills required

Students of Biology are required to approach their learning with a mature and positive attitude. Biology benefits from studying Mathematics concurrently. You need to understand and implement the Scientific Method consistently and have an inquisitive mind.

Why choose it

Biology is for students who are engaged by the environment and the organisms within it. It is a course to which most students can relate, as it ultimately describes and explains the living world around them. Biology challenges your thinking and examines new areas of research, informing students about sustainable futures. It will develop your critical thinking skills and provides a good balance between theory and practical tasks.