About Senior Science

The study of Senior Science provides students with a contemporary and coherent understanding of some of the basic laws, theories and principles of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Environmental Science and their application. It includes an examination of the technology that uses these laws, theories and principles and the impact of this science and technology on society. It reflects the interdisciplinary nature of science, technology and society.

Senior Science caters for a wide range of students, providing stimulation for students who have achieved elementary to substantial achievement level in the School Certificate Science course.

The Senior Science course consists of two distinct parts: a Preliminary course and a HSC course. Students may elect to do the HSC course provided they have successfully completed a Preliminary Science course in any other Science discipline. Both courses are organised into a number of modules.

The HSC course comprises core and options organised into several modules. Students must cover one of the options.

Preliminary Course

1. Water for Living
2. Plants
3. Humans at Work
4. The Local Environment

1. Disasters

For full details of the Senior Science Syllabus go to Stage 6 Senior Science syllabus at the Board of Studies site.

For more information on each topic and excellent links to expand your knowledge and depth of understanding go to the Learning Material Production Centre site.

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