Level 3 Biology
Course Description
This course is for those learners who wish to continue on from Level 2 Biology, with a view to studying Biology at tertiary level e.g. medical science. This is a FOUR period a week academic course (full course) focusing on evolution, human biology and evolution, and a socio-scientific issue and/or GMOs, with an optional external standard on animal behaviours and plant responses. Good literacy is essential to succeed in Level 3 Biology due to the research, extended answers and report writing involved.
Recommended Prior Learning
Passing grade in AS91157, Level 1 literacy
Course Costs and Equipment
$25 - SciPAD workbooks ($25)
2B8 hardcover notebook recommended for each learner.
Field trip to Auckland Zoo will have an additional cost. This will be advised when trip details are finalised and sent to parents from the Schoolbridge platform. Field trip costs are to be paid via the Kindo app. In 2023 this fee was $60.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Applicants to New Zealand universities require 14 credits in three approved subjects. This course is an Approved Course for University Entrance
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.