Science - Upper School Biology Biology extends our knowledge of the living world through the study of a wide range of related subjects from plants, animals and microbiology to genetics, biochemistry, ecology and physiology.
Biology also encompasses a wide range of scientific activity.
The process skills of science, which are fundamental to the spirit of enquiry and methods of investigations that lead to the growth of scientific knowledge, are developed in the practical components of the course. Those with a strong academic background in Year 10, who do not have specific career goals at present, but might choose to do nursing, journalism, politics, sociology, education or join the armed forces. The course aims to give students a knowledge of, and understanding of the principles of physical and chemical change. Wherever possible the societal applications of chemical knowledge are discussed and where appropriate, ideas are introduced and reinforced through experimental work. The course contains material which is relevant to all students and this is reflected in the range of university courses naming Chemistry as a required or recommended subject.