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Overview
Our science subjects teach students to think scientifically and provide their own solutions to current and future issues.
Students learn key concepts while building their skills in problem solving and scientific enquiry.
There are a range of subjects to suit individual interests and open pathways to university studies and careers in science.
The following science subjects are available:
Students use biology to explain everyday observations and find solutions to issues and problems. This subject builds an understanding of how biology impacts our lives, society and the environment.
University pathways and careers can include medical research, veterinary science, food and marine sciences, agriculture, biotechnology, biosecurity, conservation and ecotourism.
Chemistry students learn to investigate and explain events in the world around them, and explore solutions to current and future challenges. This subject develops skills in questioning, and reflective and critical thinking.
University pathways and careers can include medical or pharmaceutical research, pharmacy, chemical engineering, and innovative product design.
This subject helps students develop and extend their scientific inquiry skills. These include designing and undertaking investigations, data collection and analysis. Students apply their learning to explore the impact of human activities on the environment
University pathways and careers can include medical or pharmaceutical research, pharmacy, chemical engineering, and innovative product design.
Nutrition students build their knowledge and understanding of human nutrition, physiology and health. They learn to critically analyse information and make informed decisions and recommendations.
University pathways and careers can include further studies in nutrition and food science.
This subject builds on students’ understanding and application of the laws, models and theories of physics. They learn to explain naturally occurring events— from the microscopic level to the broader universe—and make predictions about them.
University pathways and careers can include engineering, renewable energy generation, materials innovation, transport and vehicle safety, medical science, scientific research, and the exploration of the universe.
Psychology students learn to understand themselves and their social worlds, and human behaviour. They are taught to critically analyse information and apply their knowledge to real life situations.
University pathways and careers can include counselling, social work, research and tertiary studies in psychology.
Scientific Studies teaches students to think creatively, work collaboratively, and be innovative. Students plan and undertake investigations that respond to local or global situations.
This course can prepare students for further studies in a variety of science-related areas.
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