Life Sciences – the study of life
This is the “Age of Biology” – finding a cure for AIDS, cloning and stem cell research, solving global warming and CO2 emissions, as well as forensic research
Career Paths and Tertiary Studies
Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Oceanography, Veterinary Sciences, Marine Biology, Nursing, Conservation, Human Genetics, Horticulture, Forensics, Pathology, Biotechnology , Palaeontology, Archaeology, Sports Sciences, Ecotourism, Zoology, Botany, Anatomy, Physiology and so much more.
Syllabus and Practical Work
FET Life Sciences requires commitment, effort and diligence. This is not a soft option – there is a huge amount of content. A learner requires interpretive skills, essay-writing skills, an ability to work with graphs, tables, diagrams and scientific investigations. Our practical work includes dissections of hearts, bones, eyeball, kidneys etc., plant experiments, microscope studies, group work, the making of models, presentations of research topics, computer research and excursions.
Staff
The well-qualified Life Sciences teachers are passionate about their subject, sharing a wealth of experience, interests and strengths.