Higher school certificate (HSC) topics
Core topics:
- lifestyle chemistry (30 indicative hours)
- medical technology (30 indicative hours)
- information systems.
One option from the following:
- polymers
- preservatives and additives
- pharmaceuticals
- disasters
- space science.
School assessment
A research project in each of the preliminary and HSC courses. Other tasks include formal examinations, practical tests and reports, topic tests and so forth.
Examination — 3 hour written examination
Section 1 (core):
- part 'A": Multiple choice (15 marks)
- part 'B': Short answer and extended response (60 marks).