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NCEA 1 11PSY

11 Psychology

This course uses psychology to engage you in learning and improve your decision making in relation to yourself and others.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

20

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

Good writing skills

NCEA 1 11SCI

11 Science

This course encourages you to build on junior science and is organised around modules of learning with teacher directed student choice for each module.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

16

Fee
Contribution

0

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11STS

11 Sustainability Science

This course encourages you to build science skills by being aware of the environment and natural resources. The course will pathway into Level 2 Science, Biology or Earth and Space Science.

External
Credits

7

Internal
Credits

12

Fee
Contribution

0

Open
Entry
NCEA 2 12BIO

12 Biology

Learn about all sorts of organisms from the microscopic to the very large. Enrol in this course if you are considering health, veterinary or food science pathways. Prepares you for 13 Biology.

External
Credits

08

Internal
Credits

10

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

12 credits including 1 external, reasonable level of literacy

NCEA 2 12CHE

12 Chemistry

This course prepares you for Year 13 and scholarship chemistry. You need this course if you are considering engineering, health, veterinary or food science pathways.

External
Credits

09

Internal
Credits

07

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

12 L1 Science credits, 1 external

NCEA 2 12ESS

12 Earth and Space Science

This course covers a range of astronomical and geological ideas which help to develop basic understandings of Earth and Space Science.

External
Credits

08

Internal
Credits

08

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

12 credits in L1 Science or good Literacy

NCEA 2 12NCE

12 Electronics

Be a hands-on problem solver and innovator. Electronics enables engineers and inventors to create solutions that tackle global problems and improve lives; for example electric cars, health care technology, and solar energy systems to name a few. 12NCE is a unit standard based course with an optional advanced electronics development project. 12NCE can lead on to further study and is a useful introduction into many career pathways in electrical and electronic engineering.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

24

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

Basic computer Literacy

NCEA 2 12PHI

12 Philosophy

This course explores fundamental views about the universe and our place in it.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

18

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

Evidence of achievement at Level 1 Science, Maths or English strong literacy

NCEA 2 12PHY

12 Physics

This course gives you a grounding for career pathways like aviation, medicine and engineering. Some mathematics understanding is needed.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

07

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

L1 12 credits including 1 external, MCAT highly recommended

NCEA 2 12PSY

12 Psychology

You investigate a variety of psychological methods and perspectives in order to develop an understanding of human behaviour.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

20

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

Evidence of achievement at Level 1 Science, Maths and English, strong literacy

NCEA 1 12SCI

12 Science

This course is for those wanting a general background in Year 12 sciences. It will include learning from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth and Space Science.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

20

Fee
Contribution

0

Open
Entry
NCEA 3 13BIO

13 Biology

Learn about the interactions of plants and animals with each other and their environment as well as the processes behind the development of new species.

External
Credits

13

Internal
Credits

09

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

L2 Biology, 12 credits (incl. as91157) or by HOD discretion

NCEA 3 13CHE

13 Chemistry

This course develops skills and understanding of the structure and properties of chemicals and their reactions. This work is needed for tertiary study and can lead to science-based careers.

External
Credits

10

Internal
Credits

09

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

L2 Chemistry 12 credits including 1 external

NCEA 3 13ESS

13 Earth and Space Science

This course can lead to tertiary study in the fastest growing research areas.

External
Credits

08

Internal
Credits

08

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

12 L2 credits from any Science course or good writing skills

NCEA 3 13PHI

13 Philosophy

This course aims to develop the use of logical thinking, cultivate the capacity to question and stimulate a love of learning and inquiry.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

10

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

Evidence of achievement at Level 2 Science, Maths or English

NCEA 3 13PHY

13 Physics

This course leads to tertiary study in Physics and other areas. It is desirable that you have good Maths skills.

External
Credits

10

Internal
Credits

07

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

L2 Physics 12 credits including 1 external or good L2 Maths

NCEA 3 13PSY

13 Psychology

This course encourages independent exploration of psychological themes in depth.

External
Credits

3

Internal
Credits

19

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

Evidence of achievement at Level 2 Science, Maths and English, Strong Literacy

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