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EXTENSION BIOLOGY


 * University of Melbourne Extension Program Biology at Northcote High School. **The University of Melbourne Extension Program provides an opportunity for high achieving students to undertake first year University studies while completing their VCE. Successful completion of the Extension Program can add an increment of 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 or 5.0 points to the students’ ATAR aggregate. Successful students can also receive credit for subjects completed through the Extension Program upon enrolment in an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne. In 2012 Northcote High School will offer Extension Program Biology classes as an Extension Program School Centre. Extension Program Biology is designed for students who enjoy and who are talented in Biology and science studies and as such minimum entry requirements apply. Topics build on those in Unit 3/4 Biology and provide students with the opportunity to extend their knowledge and familiarise themselves with modern concepts of cell and organismal biology, including structure and function, and during second semester, modern concepts of genetics, evolution and the nature of diversity and the unity of life. Extension Program Biology classes at Northcote High School will be held after regular school hours to allow as many eligible students as possible to attend. Classes will run during the school term and will be delivered by an experienced Northcote teacher who has received training in this subject from University of Melbourne academics. Applications for Extension Program Biology are submitted directly to the University of Melbourne between August – November. For more information on Extension Program entry requirements and the application process visit the Extension Program website: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/umep < [] > . For more information on Extension Biology at Northcote High School contact Rosemary Butera.