The Biology Stage 6 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.
The course provides the foundation, knowledge and skills required to study biology after completing school and supports participation in a range of careers in biology and related interdisciplinary industries.
It is a fundamental discipline that focuses on personal and public health and sustainability issues and promotes an appreciation for the diversity of life on the Earth and its habitats.
Learning biology
Some of the careers that you could pursue in the field of biology include:
- botanist
- animal technician
- cardiac technician
- dentist
- environmental health officer
- geneticist
- horticulturist
- medical scientist
- national park & wildlife ranger
- nurse &/or nurse educator
- obstetrician
- pharmacist
- rehabilitation counsellor
- science teacher
- veterinarian
- environmentalist
The Year 12 course develops knowledge and understanding of heredity and genetic technologies. It also develops knowledge and understanding of the effects of disease and disorders.
All students are to attain scientific investigation skills which include both practical investigation skills. Practical investigations are an essential part of the Year 12 course and must occupy a minimum of 35 hours of course time, including time allocated to practical investigations in depth studies.
Stage 6
Practical work incorporates a wide range of experiences in addition to experimental work including identifying investigations, conducting experiments, processing information from secondary sources, using ICT and STEM principles. Students must complete approximately 120 hours across the Year 11 and Year 12 courses.