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Biology
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Biology Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about variations in the structures and functions of organisms and provides an understanding of the effects of the environment on living things. Students investigate reproduction, inheritance patterns and the causes of genetic variation. Applications of this knowledge in biotechnology and genetic technologies are explored.
Read the full Biology course description.
Read the version log for Biology Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.
Related industries
The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.
Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:
Year 12 school-based assessment in 2024
In recognition of continuing school disruption, NESA has extended the 2023 flexibility for school-based assessment rules to Year 12 students undertaking the HSC in 2024. These changes affect the published Assessment and Reporting requirements. Please ensure you follow the school-based assessment advice for the 2024 HSC.
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Assessment and examination materials
The examination specifications and materials can be found in the Assessment and Examination Materials section below.
Assessment and Reporting in Biology Stage 6
Biology – Sample examination materials
(PDF, 32 pages, 279KB)
Biology – Additional sample HSC examination questions
(PDF, 89 pages, 1.4 MB)