Science

Click the links below to explore available Science subjects

Biology ATAR

Chemistry ATAR

Human Biology ATAR

Physics ATAR

Psychology ATAR

Human Biology GENERAL

Marine and Maritime Studies GENERAL

Psychology GENERAL

Prerequisites for Science subjects

Biology ATAR  *50% in 10 Science Extension / 60% in 10 Science Core.
Not available to students in 10 Science Modified.
Chemistry ATAR  *60% in 10 Science Extension / 70% in 10 Science Core.
Not available to students in 10 Science Modified.
Human Biology ATAR  *50% in 10 Science Extension / 60% in 10 Science Core.
Not available to students in 10 Science Modified.
Physics ATAR  *60% in 10 Science Extension/ 70% in 10 Science Core
and
55% in 10 Maths Extension 1 / 70% in 10 Maths Extension 2.
Not available to students in 10 Science Modified.
Psychology ATAR  *50% in 10 Science Extension / 60% in 10 Science Core
and
50% in 10 English Extension / 60% in 10 English Core.
Not available to students in 10 Science Modified.
Human Biology GENERALNone
Marine and Maritime Studies GENERALMust pass school-based swimming assessment (swim 200m in under 7 minutes, tread water for 15 minutes; run 100m, swim 100m, run 100m in under 5 minutes).
and
No medical issues that would prevent the student obtaining a SCUBA certification. Please check if unsure.
Psychology GENERALNone.

Students taking the General Pathway may select this ATAR subject, if prerequisites are met.

Possible Careers

To explore the career possibilities in Science, click on the relevant Career Bullseyes links below.

Biology

Chemistry

Electrotechnology

Environmental Sciences

Health

Physics

Further information

For further information regarding Science courses, please contact:

Fiona Hassell
Leader of Learning: Science
Fiona.Hassell@newman.wa.edu.au