Curriculum Leader: Mr N. Horne.
Recommended Prior Learning12 Credits at NCEA Level 1 including achievement in at least two externals or consult with Curriculum Leader.
Course summary: NCEA Level 2 Biology studies plants, animals, cells and genetics. It seeks to lay a firm foundation in biological science both for those advancing to NCEA Level 3 as well as those students whose formal education in the subject will go no further. There is flexibility in the course which allows students to choose the balance of internal and external components.
Either Internal assessment 7 credits. External assessment 12 credits.
or
Internal assessment 11 credits. External assessment 8 credits.
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