St John’s College (Hillcrest) St John’s College (Hillcrest)

Level 3 Biology

13BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Gelston.

Recommended Prior Learning

Achieved grade in 2.5 Genetic Variation and Change in Level 2 Biology, or HOF approval.


Biology is the Science of Life and is a useful subject for many career pathways such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, health and physical education, horticulture, agriculture, farming, teaching and in the food industry. It is also a subject of general interest for many people, in areas such as conservation, wildlife, stem cell research, genetic engineering and general health & well-being.

The 13 Biology course consists of the study of Evolution and speciation, human evolution, a biological investigation based around animal behaviour, forming an opinion on a socio-scientific issue and how homeostasis is maintained in animals.


Career Pathways

Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Zookeeper, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Medical Physicist, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Microbiologist


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$25 Biology External and Internal SciPad
$50 Zoo trip
Clearfile
Refill Pad
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