1. Chemistry 11/12 The bridging science between Biology and Physics, studying matter and it’s various interactions Mid level math skills required Not much memorization Mid level lab difficulty

2. Biology 11/12 The study of living things. Bio11 focusses on the different types of life while Bio 12 focuses specifically on how the human body works Minimal math skills required Extensive memorization required Mid level lab difficulty

3. Physics 11/12 Study of motion, forces, light, electricity, relativity, energy etc. Strong math skills required Strong problem solving skills required Little memorization required High lab expectations

4. Earth Science 11/Geology 12 Study of many earth processes: rocks and minerals, weather, tectonics, space etc Minimal math skills required Simpler lab expectations Some memorization required

5. Psychology 11/AP Psychology Study of the form and function of the human brain and the behaviours it produces Minimal math skills required Some memorization required Simpler lab requirements AP is accelerated and the equivalent of 1 st year university psychology.