NCEA Level 2 Biology
12BIO Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs E. Butterworth.
Recommended Prior LearningIn order to gain entrance into Level 2 Biology students are required to gain 14 Credits or better in NCEA Level 1 Science. As part of this requirement students must Achieve at least 8 external credits, 4 of which must come from the Genetic Variation external.
Students will study the following topics: Plant behaviour and animal responses, cell biology and gene expression, a contemporary biological issue, evolution, biotechnology and human evolution.
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NCEA Level 3 Biology, NECA Level 3 Science
Career PathwaysRegistered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Marine Biologist, Biotechnologist, Physician, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Veterinarian, Medical Laboratory Technician, Data Analyst
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryField trip approximately $30