New Plymouth Boys’ High School New Plymouth Boys’ High School

L2 Biology

L2BIOLF
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Hawkins.

This course is designed for students who wish to gain a better understanding of the biological world and is recommended for students planning to study health or veterinary science at tertiary level. The course involves: a practical investigation, analyzing the validity of biological information, research into a body system across a range of animal groups, exploring the rocky shore ecological community, and understanding the importance of genetic variation and how genes are expressed.


Learning Areas:

Science & AgriScience


Pathway

L3 Biology

Career Pathways

Biotechnologist, Brewer, Winemaker, Epidemiologist, Acupuncturist, Receptionist, Pathologist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Podiatrist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Health Services Manager, Radiation Oncologist, Ophthalmologist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist, Mechanical Engineer, Carpenter, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Diver, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Curator, Medical Imaging Technologist, Forensic Scientist, Electronics Trades Worker, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Ranger, Wool Classer, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forestry Scientist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Gardener, Geophysicist, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nursery Grower/Worker, Optometrist, Secondary School Teacher, Shearer, Data Analyst, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Viticulturist


Disclaimer

All courses are subject to sufficient student numbers, rooming and available staffing. The range of courses may change year to year.

All courses run at the discretion of the New Plymouth Boys' High School Headmaster.