14 Jun 2017
The pattern and pathways of study requirements for Stage 6 Science courses have been amended.
From 2018 students will continue to be able to study six units of Science in Year 11 and for the 2019 HSC exam students can study up to seven units of Science in Year 12. This change allows for the study of Science Extension - a new one unit Year 12 course which will be examined for the first time as part of the 2019 HSC.
Students may... study one of, or any comination of, the following Stage 6 Science courses:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Investigating Science
- Physics
- Science Extension (Year 12 only)
The above Stage 6 Science courses including the Investigating Science course may provide entry into the new Science Extension (Year 12) course which has been developed to engage high-achieving students and better prepare them for university and careers in STEM.
Commencing in 2018 students may study up to six units of Science Life Skills courses in Year 11 and Year 12.