課程發展議會與香港考試及評核局聯合編訂的生物課程及評估指引(中四至中六)所列明的課程宗旨：

1. 培養和保持對生物學的興趣、對奧妙的生物世界的好奇心， 並尊重一切生物及環境；

2. 建構和應用生物學的知識， 了解與生物學相關情境的科學本質， 以及體會生物科學與其他學科之間的關係；

3. 培養科學探究的技能、科學思維、批判性思考能力和創造力， 以及獨立或合作解決有關生物學問題的能力；

4. 了解科學語言， 並能就有關生物學的議題交流意見和觀點；

5. 知道生物學對社會、道德倫理、經濟、環境和科技的含意， 並在有關生物學的議題上能夠作出明智的決定及判斷；

6. 培養負責任的公民態度， 致力促進個人和社區健康。

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Biology Curriculum and Assessment Guide
(Secondary 4 - 6) jointly prepared by the Curriculum Development Council and
The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority stated the aims of the DSE curriculum:

1. develop and maintain an interest in biology, a sense of wonder and curiosity about the living world, and a respect for all living things and the environment;

2. construct and apply knowledge of biology, understand the nature of science in biology-related contexts, and appreciate the relationships between biological science and other disciplines;

3. develop the ability to make scientific inquiries; think scientifically, critically and creatively; and solve biology-related problems individually and collaboratively;

4. understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on biology-related issues;

5. be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of biology, and be able to make informed decisions and judgments on biology-related issues; and

6. develop an attitude of responsible citizenship, and a commitment to promote personal and community health.