Students are able to choose one or more of the following Science subjects to study for the HSC:
Biology Stage 6
Year 11 Preliminary Biology Course topics
Module 1 - Cells as the Basis of Life
Module 2 - Organisation of Living Things
Module 3 - Biological Diversity
Module 4 - Ecosystem Dynamics
Year 12 Biology Course Topics
9.2 Maintaining a Balance
9.3 Blueprint of Life
9.4 The Search for Better Health
9.5 Option - Communication
Chemistry Stage 6
Year 11 Preliminary Chemistry Course topics
Module 1 - Properties and Structure of Matter
Module 2 - Introduction to Quantative Chemistry
Module 3 - Reactive Chemistry
Module 4 - Drivers of Reactions
Year 12 Chemistry Course Topics
9.2 Production of Materials
9.3 The Acidic Environment
9.4 Chemical Monitoring and Management
9.5 Option - Shipwrecks, Corrosion and Conservation
Physics Stage 6
Year 11 Preliminary Physics Course topics
Module 1 - Kinematics
Module 2 - Dynamics
Module 3 - Waves and Thermodynamics
Module 4 - Electricity and Magnetism
Year 12 Physics Course Topics
9.2 Space
9.3 Motors and Generators
9.4 From Ideas to Implementation
9.5 Option - From Quanta to Quarks
Year 12 biology student estimating the size of red blood cells