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Who should take SCH4U online?
SCH4U 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 applying to health science, nursing, life science, engineering, pharmacy or kinesiology programs that require Grade 12 chemistry
- Students heading to college health, laboratory or environmental programs, or to apprenticeships, who want a strong science background
- Pre-med and pre-health students who need a strong chemistry mark
- Students who need to free up their day-school timetable for other courses
- Graduates and mature students completing a missing university prerequisite
- Student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Organic chemistry: Name, draw and classify organic compounds, and study their reactions and uses.
- Structure and properties of matter: Use atomic theory, quantum models and bonding to explain the properties of substances.
- Energy changes and rates of reaction: Calculate enthalpy changes and analyze the factors that affect reaction rates.
- Chemical systems and equilibrium: Apply equilibrium concepts, including acids, bases and solubility, to chemical systems.
- Electrochemistry: Study oxidation-reduction reactions, galvanic and electrolytic cells, and their applications.
Official Ontario course description
Chemistry, Grade 12, University Preparation (SCH4U)
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.
Prerequisite: Grade 11 Chemistry, University Preparation
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.
SCH4U frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for SCH4U?
The Ontario prerequisite for SCH4U is SCH3U, Grade 11 Chemistry, University Preparation.
Which university programs require SCH4U?
Many health science, nursing, life science, engineering and pharmacy programs require SCH4U. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
Are there labs in the online course?
Yes. Lab skills are developed through virtual labs, simulations and data analysis activities that meet the Ontario curriculum expectations.
How long does SCH4U 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 SCH4U 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 SCH4U. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.