Biology

Course summary

Units Studied Year 12 Unit 1: Development of Practical Skills in Biology Unit 2: Foundations in Biology Unit 3: Exchange and Transport Unit 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease Units Studied Year 13 Unit 1: Development of Practical Skills in Biology Unit 2: Foundations in Biology Unit 3: Exchange and Transport Unit 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease Unit 5: Communication, Homeostasis and Energy Unit 6: Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems This course allows students to develop excellent practical, organizational, observational, and investigative skills. Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared to study a degree in biological sciences, medicine, chemistry, biomedical science, forensic science, midwifery or psychology. Career pathways include research, teaching and lecturing, biotechnology, nursing, agriculture, physiotherapy, pharmaceutical practice, dentistry, veterinary science, and the medical profession. scientific principles, as well as those scientific practical skills recognized by higher education institutions and employers to be most important.