Biology Program (1-year intensive)

Suggested Courses to complete

*Course includes Topic tests, some Assignments, self-marked practice exam and a final Exam.

 

Recomended Course List

Semester 1 (18-20 Weeks)*

  • Cells (microscopes, organelles, scientific method, enzymes, diffusion/ osmosis, and transport across membranes)
  • Biochemistry (biological molecules, photosynthesis, and energy in cells)
  • Physiology (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems)
  • Practical Investigations (microscopes and cells, enzyme rates of reaction, diffusion and osmosis, physiology)

Semester 2 (18-20 Weeks)*

  • Cell Division (mitosis, control of mitosis and meiosis)
  • DNA and RNA (DNA replication, transcription, translation, mutations)
  • Classical Genetics (Mendelian genetics, test crosses, plus co-dominance)
  • Advanced Genetics (X-linked diseases, multiallelic traits, pedigrees, non-disjunction)
  • Natural Selection (micro-evolution, speciation)
  • Evolution (Creation versus Evolution/ macro-evolution)
  • Ecology (biotic and abiotic factors, tolerance limits, communities, cycles, food webs, species interactions, succession, human impacts succession)

Additional Courses to Complete Year 12 SACE Stage 2 Standard

  • Biotechnology (cloning, genetic manipulation, cell culture)
  • Reproductive Technology (IVF, PGD, Stem Cells)
  • Deconstruct and separate SHE (Science as a Human Endeavour) task. Students can pick from various topics such as IVF, genetic engineering, organic farming, pollution, medical genetics, and diseases etc.

Pricing

 

Programs are available in both small-group and individual formats. Individual enrolment provides tailored instruction and greater flexibility and is priced separately depending on course level and duration.


Classes (4-6 students) for our programs are only $60 per week, which equates to $2400 per year (40 week programs).