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Who should take SBI3U online?
SBI3U supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, or straight into the workplace, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Students planning university programs in life sciences, health sciences, nursing or kinesiology that build on senior biology
- Students heading to college health, environmental or animal care programs who want a strong foundation in biological systems
- Students who need SBI3U as the prerequisite for SBI4U Grade 12 Biology
- Students who want to get ahead or free up space in their regular timetable
- Students who need a stronger SBI3U mark or a missing science credit
- Homeschooled students, student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Diversity of living things: Classify organisms and examine the importance of biodiversity.
- Evolution: Explore the evidence for evolution and the mechanisms that drive it.
- Genetic processes: Investigate meiosis, inheritance and genetic technologies.
- Animals: structure and function: Examine the structure and function of animal organ systems.
- Plants: anatomy, growth and function: Study plant structures, growth and the role of plants in ecosystems.
Official Ontario course description
Biology, Grade 11, University (SBI3U)
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school and submit it to OUAC.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
SBI3U frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for SBI3U?
The Ontario prerequisite for SBI3U is SNC2D, Grade 10 Science, Academic.
What comes after SBI3U?
SBI3U is the prerequisite for SBI4U, Grade 12 Biology, University Preparation.
Do I need SBI3U for university?
Many life science, health science and nursing programs require Grade 12 biology, which builds on SBI3U. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
How long does SBI3U take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my SBI3U mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OUAC and send your report card to your home school.
I already took SBI3U. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.