Whangarei Girls’ High School
Option Selection by Career Pathways
The table below shows the subjects that are strongly recommended for the common career pathways, listed in alphabetical order. Taking these recommended subjects will increase your chance of success in that pathway. If you have a strong wish not to take a recommended subject, contact the Careers Department to see if an exception can be made. Beyond any required subjects for your chosen starting pathway beyond school; it is most important to select options that you ENJOY. If you are unsure of your interests, take a range of different options. The table below is not an exhaustive list of career pathways.
See also - Posters for where school subjects can take you
* = REQUIRED
N.B: "/" means "OR"
Career Pathway | Year 11 | Year 12 | Year 13 |
| Apprenticeships (e.g. Building, Automotive, Plumbing...) | English Maths | English Maths Product & Design (Physics for Electrical / Electronic pathways) | |
| Animal Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Viticulture | Maths English Science | Biology / Chemistry English Maths Primary Industries | Biology / Chemistry English Statistics Primary Industries |
| Army / Navy / Air Force (most trades require) | Maths English Science | Maths English A Science | |
| Architecture | Maths Science Art DVC English | Art DVC Maths / Calculus / Statistics English Physics | Art / Design * DVC Calculus / Statistics English / Classics / Art History Physics |
| Architectural Technology (Drafting) | Maths English | Maths English DVC | |
| Art / Design | Art English | Art / Design / Photography English | Art Painting / Design / Visual / Photography Art History (useful) |
| Arts / Humanities (degree) | English Maths | English History / Geography / Languages / Art History Maths | English / History / Art History / Classics / Geography / Languages / Music etc |
| Commerce / Business / Property (degree) | Maths English | Maths English Enterprise / Accounting / Economics | at least 3 of: Accounting / Economics / Enterprise / Maths / Calculus / Statistics |
| Business (diploma) | English Maths Accounting / Economics | Accounting / Economics / Enterprise | |
| Communication / Journalism | English | English Media Studies | Media Studies English / Geography / History / Art History / Classics / Health Drama (useful) |
| Computing / Information Science / Software Development | English Maths | English Maths Calculus Digital Technology | Calculus Computer Science / Digital Technology |
| Construction Management / Quantity Surveying | Maths Science English | Maths Physics Economics DVC English | Calculus / Statistics Physics Economics DVC |
| Dentistry | Maths Science English | Biology Chemistry Physics Maths English | Biology* Chemistry* Physics* Statistics / Calculus * English* |
| Engineering (degree) | Maths Science English | Maths English Physics Chemistry (useful) | Calculus* Physics* Chemistry (useful) |
| Engineering (diploma) | Maths Science English | Maths Physics English | Calculus / Statistics |
| Fashion Design | Textiles & Fashion Technology | Textiles & Fashion Technology | Textiles & Fashion Technology |
| Food Technology | Science Food & Nutrition | Chemistry Maths Food & Nutrition Physics | Chemistry* Physics* Calculus* Food & Nutrition |
| Hair & Beauty | Hair & Beauty Academy | ||
| Hospitality / Chef | Hospitality Food & Nutrition | Hospitality | |
| Landscape Design | Art | Art / Design / DVC | Art / Design / DVC |
| Landscape Architecture | Art DVC Maths | English Maths Art / DVC Physics | Calculus / Statistics Art / Design / DVC |
| Law | English Maths | English | English-rich subjects |
| Medical Imaging Technology | English Maths Science | English Maths A Science | English Maths AScience (physics useful) |
| Medicine | Maths English Sciences | Biology Chemistry Physics Maths English | Biology* Chemistry* Physics* Statistics / Calculus * English* |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Maths Science | Biology Chemistry Physics Maths English | Biology Chemistry Physics Statistics / Calculus English |
| Music performance | Music | Music | Music |
| Nanny | English | English Early Childhood | |
| Nursing | Maths Science English | Maths English Biology / Chemistry / Physics | at least one *: Biology / Chemistry / Physics at least one * : English / Geography / History / Classics / Art History |
| Occupational Therapy | Science Maths English | Health Science Other Science | Health Science Other Science |
| Performing Arts | Drama English | Drama English Music / Dance | Drama English Music / Dance |
| Pharmacy (degree) | Science Maths English | Chemistry Biology Maths English | Chemistry* Biology* Physics Statistics / Calculus English* |
| Physiotherapy | Maths Science English | Chemistry Biology PE Maths English | Chemistry* Biology* Physics / PE Statistics / Calculus English* |
| Pilot | English Maths Science | English Maths Physics | English Calculus Physics Statistics |
| Police / Customs Officer | English Maths | English Maths | |
| Psychology | Science English Maths | Biology Maths English Psychology | Biology Statistics Psychology |
| Science (degree) | Science Maths | English Maths Any sciences | Any Sciences / Maths / Digital Technology |
| Social Work | English Maths | English | |
| Sport & Recreation | PE | English Maths PE | |
| Surveying (degree) | Maths Science English | Maths Physics Geography / Digital Technology | Calculus Statistics Physics / Digital Technology / Geography |
| Teaching (early childhood / primary / secondary) | English Maths Science | English | |
| Tourism / Travel | Any, languages useful | Tourism | |
| Veterinary Science | Science Maths English | Biology Chemistry Physics English Statistics / Calculus / Maths | Biology* Chemistry* Physics* English* Statistics / Calculus * |
| Veterinary Nurse | English Maths Science | English At least 1 Science | 2 Sciences (if going straight into degree instead of starting with certificate / diploma) |
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