What keeps your heart beating, your muscles moving, and your brain ticking?
Human Biology ATAR reveals the intricate systems that keep us alive and thriving. It also shows how human biology is at the core of health care, sport science, medical research, and biotechnology innovation.
Study body systems and their integration to maintain homeostasis. Investigate how body structures respond to external challenges such as disease and injury.
Explore the role of genetics and biotechnology in human development, reproduction, health, and disease.
Skills and Capabilities Developed
Perform dissections and health investigations to understand body systems, critically evaluate case studies on genetic conditions and reproductive technologies, research the latest medical advances using online databases, communicate health science concepts clearly in visual and written formats, and analyse how biotechnology impacts society.
Potential Careers
Doctor, Nurse, Geneticist, Physiotherapist, Researcher, Paramedic.
Post-School Study Options
Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Nursing, Medicine, Genetic Counselling, Allied Health degrees.
Pre-requisites
State Grade C in Year 10 Science
Why Choose This Course?
What happens inside your body when you’re sick, stressed or exercising? Human Biology General Year 12 explores how your body’s systems respond to everyday challenges and how lifestyle choices impact your health. This course is a perfect fit for students interested in healthcare, fitness, or wellbeing.
Discover how cells, tissues, and major body systems—like the skeletal, muscular, and digestive systems—work together to support movement and maintain overall health. Learn how nutrition fuels these processes and how lifestyle choices affect wellbeing.
Explore the circulatory, respiratory, and urinary systems and how they interact to transport materials and remove waste. Understand how health checks and preventative care support these systems to avoid disease and maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Skills and Capabilities Developed
Apply knowledge to real-life health situations, conduct practical investigations, evaluate lifestyle impacts on body systems, communicate health information effectively, and develop teamwork and ethical understanding in health care scenarios.
Potential Careers
Aged Care Assistant, Health and Fitness Trainer, Childcare Worker, Community Health Support Officer.
Post-School Study Options
TAFE Health and Fitness Certificates, Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies, Nursing Assistant courses, Community Services qualifications.
Pre-requisites
Nil
Ms Kerry-Anne Randall
Head of Science
Kerry.Randall@cewa.edu.au