Garin College Garin College

Level 3 Biology

BIO3
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: C. Northage.

Entry Guidelines

The best preparation for this course is to study NCEA Level 2 Biology and be successful in both internals and external assessments. Entry without meeting this can be discussed with the Head of Faculty

Biology is the science of living organisms.  This course involves a study of speciation, genetic transfer, homeostasis in humans and human biological and cultural evolution. It is designed for those students who have an interest in Biology, whether or not they intend to pursue a career in the field of science.

This is a recommended course for students considering tertiary study in Health Sciences, AgriCommerce, AgriScience, Medical Laboratory Science, Veterinary Science and Technology, Biomedical Science, Nursing, Dental Technology, Physical Education and numerous majors in a Science or Applied Science degree.







Faculties:

Science




			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
$30 Biology Workbook

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.
For 2026 Course Selection there will be some controls on subject sizes. These numbers will reviewed regularly as Course Selection proceeds and applications to 'full' courses will be reviewed at least weekly. Some courses have firm limitations due to resource constraints and these will be communicated on course pages, by teachers and Heads of Faculty.
All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.