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International Baccalaureate

About IB transfer credit

Students who complete theÌýInternational Baccalaureate (IB) DiplomaÌýwill be granted up to 30 transfer credits.Ìý The actual amount of credit granted is based on the IB Higher Level (HL)Ìýsubject selection,Ìýfinal HL subject results of '5' or better, and on the entering program at º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ (seeÌýfaculty and program rules). See the faculty/program-specific table below to view the amount of credit you will receive.ÌýÌý

Students NOT completing the full IB Diploma, but who complete individual IB Higher Level (HL) diploma courses (formerly certificates) may be granted credit for final results of '5' or better,Ìýequal to the equivalent course at º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ and dependent on the entering faculty and program rules. Note that most non-math/non-science subjects will grant 6 credits per subject. Mathematics and science equivalencies that are eligible for exemption will be granted the credit value of the º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾-equivalent course.

To be eligible for advanced standing, you must arrange for your final IB results to be sent directly from theÌý to º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾'sÌýEnrolment Services.

If you receive an exemption for a subject, but decide to take the course at º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾, you will not receive credit for the º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ course and it will not be calculated into your º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ GPA.

º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ reserves the right to change the transfer credit recognition policy without notice.

The number of credits you will be granted

Program/Faculty you are entering at º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾

IB Diploma

(based on minimum threeÌýHigher Level (HL) subjectsÌý with final results of ‘5’ or better)

You will be granted:

(unlessÌýyour HLs include a subject for which no credit is granted (see charts below)

Additional comments

Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (AES),
incl. Bioresource Engineering, Food Science, Human Nutrition

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better, includingÌý2 HL from biology, chemistry, math, physics

30 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better, including 1ÌýHL from biology, chemistry, math, physics,Ìýand 2 HL non-math/non-science

28 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

Arts (B.A.)

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better,

30 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

Architecture (B.Sc.Arch.)

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better

Max of 28 credits
Dependent on the HL subjects completed

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

Bachelor of Arts & Science
(B.A.& Sc.)

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better

30 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

Education (B.Ed.)

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better

30 credits

³§±ð±ðÌýchartÌýbelow for specific exemptions

Engineering (B.Eng.)

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better

Credits are granted for equivalent math and science subjects, as well as one social science subjectÌýas per the chart

Dependent on the HL math/science completed

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

Kinesiology (B.Sc.Kines.)

Note: This program allows a maximum of 24 credits for non-math/non-science

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better, and 2 of the HL subjects are in biology,Ìýchemistry, math, or physics

30 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

Other than the above

24 - 30 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

²Ñ²¹²Ô²¹²µ±ð³¾±ð²Ô³ÙÌý(µþ.°ä´Ç³¾.)

If HL Math completed and at least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better

30 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

If SL Mathematics completed and at least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better

27 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

Nursing (B.Sc.N.)

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better

Credits are granted for equivalent math and science subjects, plus a possible 6 elective credits.

Dependent on the HL math/science completed

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific exemptions

Science (B.Sc.)

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better, includingÌý2 HL from biology, chemistry, math, physics,Ìýcomputer science

30 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ course exemptions

At least 3 accepted HL with '5' or better, including 1ÌýHL from biology, chemistry, math, physics, computer science
and 2 HL non-math/non-science

Ìý28 credits

³§±ð±ðÌý³¦³ó²¹°ù³ÙÌýbelow for specific º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ course exemptions

Ìý

Ìý

Subjects that qualify

Use the charts below to see if you have passed an IB subjectÌýthat is equivalent to a º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ course. If so, you may be exempt from that º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ course in accordance with faculty policy and you will be granted transfer credits. Be sure to check all three charts to see if you qualify:

The faculty names have been shortened to fit the chart below — use this legend to interpret the abbreviations:

  • AES = Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • AR = Faculty of Arts
  • ARCH = Bachelor of Science Architecture
  • AS = Bachelor of Arts and Science
  • BNUR = Bachelor of Nursing
  • EDÌý= Faculty of Education
  • ​ENÌý= Faculty of Engineering
  • MGÌý= Desautels Faculty of Management
  • NU = Bachelor of Science, Nursing
  • SC = Faculty of Science

IB math/science subject list

IB Subject

º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ Course Exemption

Eligible Faculty/Program

Entry Updated

HL BIOLOGY BIOL 111 and BIOL 112

Ìý

AES**,ÌýAR, AS, ED,ÌýMG, NU,ÌýSC

BEng-BioEngineeringÌýonly: 3 credits for BIOL 112Ìý(as of June 2017)

BEng (Software): either BIOL 112 OR CHEM 110 (as of July 2021)

Feb-16
HL CHEMISTRY CHEM 110 and CHEM 120

Ìý

AES**,ÌýAR,ÌýARCH, AS, EN, ED, MG, NU,ÌýSC,Ìý
(BEng-Computer, Electrical: CHEM 120 only)

(BEng (Software): CHEM 120 ANDÌýCHEM 110 OR BIOL 112 (as of July 2021))

Feb-16

HL MATHEMATICS
(for exams up to & incl. Nov. 2020)

MATH 140
(B.Com.: exemption from MATH 122)

AES**,ÌýARCH,ÌýAR, AS, SC, EN, ED, MG, NU

Sep-14
HL Further MATHEMATICS
(for first exams in 2014)
MATH 140ÌýandÌý MATHÌý133 ARCH, EN, MG Sep-14

HL Further MATHEMATICS
(for first exams in 2014)

MATH 140 andÌýMATH 133ÌýandÌýMATH 203

AES**ÌýAR, AS, ED, NU,ÌýSC

Sep-14

HL MATHEMATICS: Analysis & approaches
(for first exams in May 2021)
MATH 140 AES**, ARCH, AR, AS, SC, EN, ED, MG, NU Feb-19
HL MATHEMATICS: Applications & interpretation
(for first exams in May 2021)
MATH 122 AR, ED, MG Feb-19
HL MATHEMATICS: Applications & interpretation
(for first exams in May 2021)
MATH 203 AES**, AR, AS, ED, NU, SC, Feb-19
HL PHYSICS PHYS 101Ìýand PHYS 102ÌýÌý*Ìý

AES**, ARCH, AR, AS, ED, EN, MG, NU,ÌýSC,Ìý

Feb-16

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
HL MATHEMATICSÌý
(for exams up to & incl. Nov. 2013)
MATH 140 and MATH 133
(BCom: MATH 122 & 123, exemption only)

AES*,ÌýAR, ARCH, AS, EN, ED, MG, NU,ÌýSC

Ìý

* Engineering (including B.Sc.Arch) students who receive credit for PHYS 101 & 102 will not be required to complete PHYS 131 or 142

** Students at Macdonald CampusÌýcan view equivalent subject and course codes at AES Course Equivalencies


Ìý

IB language subjectÌýlist
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

IB Subject

º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ Course Exemption

Excluded Faculty/Program Entry Updated

A

HLÌýAFRIKAANS A TRNS LANG ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýALBANIAN A TRNS LANG ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýAMHARIC A TRNSÌýLANG ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýARABIC A ISLAÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýARABIC B ISLAÌý1XX EN Jun-2020

B

HL BELARUSIAN A TRNS LANG ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýBENGALI A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýBOSNIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýBULGARIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

C

HL CANTONESE B EASTÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýCATALAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýCHINESE A EASTÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HL CHINESE B EAST 1XX EN Ìý
HLÌýCLASSICAL GREEK CLASÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýCROATIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýCZECH A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

D

HLÌýDANISH A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýDANISH B

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýDUTCH A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýDUTCH B

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

E

HL ENGLISH A ENGL 1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýENGLISH B ESLNÌý1XX ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýESTONIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

F

HLÌýFINNISH A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýFINNISH B

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýFRENCH A

FRENÌý1XX

EN Jun-2020
HLÌýFRENCH B

FRSLÌý1XX

EN Jun-2020

G

HLÌýGERMAN A GERMÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýGERMAN B GERMÌý1XX EN Jun-2020

H

HLÌýHEBREW A JWSTÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýHINDI A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýHINDI B

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýHUNGARIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

I

HLÌýICELANDIC A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýINDONESIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýINDONESIAN B

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýINUKTITUT A EDEEÌý1XX ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýINUKTITUT B EDEEÌý1XX ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýITALIAN A ITALÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýITALIAN B ITALÌý1XX EN Jun-2020

J

HLÌýJAPANESE A EASTÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýJAPANESE B EASTÌý1XX EN Jun-2020

K

HLÌýKOREAN A EASTÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýKOREAN B EASTÌý1XX EN Jun-2020

L

HLÌýLATIN CLASÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýLATVIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýLITHUANIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

M

HLÌýMACEDONIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýMALAY A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýMALAY B

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýMANDARIN B EASTÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýMAORI A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýMODERN GREEK A CLASÌý1XX EN Ìý

N

HLÌýNEPALI A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýNORWEGIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýNORWEGIAN B

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

O

P

HLÌýPERSIAN A ISLAÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýPILIPINO A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýPOLISH A RUSSÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýPORTUGUESE A HISPÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýPORTUGUESE B HISPÌý1XX EN Jun-2020

R

HLÌýROMANIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýRUSSIAN A RUSSÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýRUSSIAN B RUSSÌý1XX EN Ìý

S

HLÌýSERBIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýSESOTHO A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýSINHALESE A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýSLOVAK A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýSLOVENE A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýSPANISH A HISPÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýSPANISH B HISPÌý1XX EN Jun-2020
HLÌýSWAHILI A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýSWAHILI B

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýSWEDISH A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýSWEDISH B

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

T

HLÌýTAMIL A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýTHAI A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýTURKISH A ISLAÌý1XX ARCH, EN Ìý

U

HLÌýUKRANIAN A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý
HLÌýURDU A ISLAÌý1XX EN Jun-2020

V

HLÌýVIETNAMESE A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

W

HLÌýWELSH A

TRNSÌýLANG

ARCH, EN Ìý

X

Y

Z


Other IB subjects

IB Subject º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ Course Exemption Excluded Faculty/Program Entry Updated
HL BUSINESS MGT BUSA 1XX ÌýARCH, EN Ìý

HLÌýCOMPUTER SC.

COMP 202
(3 cr exemption)
BENG-CIV Jun-2020

HLÌýDANCE

n/a all (not accepted for exemption) Ìý

HLÌýDESIGN TECH

TRNS 1XX

ARCH, EN

Ìý
HL DIGITAL SOCIETY (first exams in May 2024; replacing HL ITGS) TBD Ìý Ìý

HLÌýECONOMICS

ECON 1XX

(Engineering: max of 3 credits)

Jun-2020
HL FILM ENGL 1XX EN Jun-2020
HL GEOGRAPHY GEOG 1XX EN Jun-2020
HL GLOBAL POLITICS POLI 1XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020

HL HISTORY (Africa & ME)

HIST 1XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020
HL HISTORY (Americas) HIST 1XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020

HL HISTORY (Asia & Oceania)

HIST 1XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020
HL HISTORY (Europe) HIST 1XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020
HL HISTORY (Islamic World) ISLA 1XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020
HL ITGS (last exams in 2023; replaced by HL Digital Society) SOCI 1XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020
HL MUSIC MUAR 1XX EN Jun-2020
HL PHILOSOPHY PHIL1 XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020
HL PSYCHOLOGY PSYC 1XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020
HL SOC.CUL.ANTH. ANTH 1XX (Engineering: max of 3 credits) Jun-2020
HL SPORTS, EXERCISE, HEALTH SC EDKP 1XX ARCH, EN Ìý
HL THEATRE ARTS ENGL 1XX EN Jun-2020
HL VISUAL ARTS EDEA 1XX ARCH, EN, SC Ìý
HL WORLD RELIGIONS RELG 1XX EN Jun-2020

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