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11–12Biology 11–12 Syllabus (2025)

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Implementation from 2027
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Aim

Biology 11–12 aims to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of the diversity of living things, from the molecular level to macroscopic systems, and the interactions, interrelations and changes that occur in biological systems. It enables students to apply Working scientifically to examine the development of scientific knowledge through the scientific method, and explore the application of biological technologies in society.