Does Concordia University give transfer credit for IB Biology HL?
Montreal, Quebec
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended Credit Program (ECP); maximum 27 credits across up to 3 HL courses (IB Diploma Programme; under the Career-related Programme, transfer credits are assessed case by case)
💡Expert's Take
At Concordia the value of this credit depends on your program. Concordia's IB Diploma statement admits applicants to the Extended Credit Program and awards Biology HL transfer credit toward it, but that credit reduces what you still have to complete only where Concordia assigns it to a requirement or elective you would otherwise take. Concordia publishes no subject-by-subject IB equivalency, so placement depends on a program-level review rather than a fixed subject mapping.
HL only. The SL version of this subject earns no transfer credit at Concordia, since transfer credit is awarded for HL courses. For the SL entry, see the Biology SL page.
Official award line (IB Diploma, HL):
Minimum score: 4 or higher
Credit granted: 9 transfer credits per HL course toward the 120-credit Extended Credit Program (ECP); maximum 27 transfer credits across up to 3 HL courses
Concordia states that transfer credits and course exemptions will be listed in your offer of admission. That is the IB Diploma Programme rule. Under the Career-related Programme, Concordia assesses transfer credits and course exemptions case by case.
Concordia International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme admission statement
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
9
credit (1 course = 3 credits)
Quebec Resident
~$104/credit
~$936
Potential Tuition Value
Out-of-Province
~$324-$433/credit
~$2,916 - $3,897
Potential Tuition Value
International
~$1,010-$1,400/credit
~$9,090 - $12,600
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by faculty)
*Fall 2026 per-credit rates. International varies by faculty (Arts and Science, Engineering/CS, JMSB). Values assume the award replaces tuition you would otherwise pay. Actual cash savings can be $0 under flat-rate or full-time billing unless credit reduces a billed term or time to completion.
📊 Compare Biology HL at Other Universities
See how Biology HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | BIOL 1103 + BIOL 1104 (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | BIOL 1010.03 + BIOL 1011.03 (6 credit hours) | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | 5/7 | Biology 1-00 (Unspecified First Year Full Credit) | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | Course exemption: BIOL 111 + BIOL 112 (normally 6 … | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | BIOLOGY 1A03 and BIOLOGY 1M03 | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | Biology 1001 (3 credit hours) | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU BISC 101 (4), B-Sci; SFU BISC 102 (4), B-Sci | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | BLG 143 and BLG 144 | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | BIOL 107 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 6/7 | BIOL_V 1st-year level (8 credits), with exemption … | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | Biology 211 (Biomolecules and Cellular Systems) | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | BIOL 1070 (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | BIOL 1020 (3) + BIOL 1030 (3) | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: BIOL 1205 Fredericton: BIOL 1001 & BIO… | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | BIO 1XXX (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | BIOL 100 + BIOL 101 | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | BIOL 120.3 + BIOL Jr.3 = 6 credit units | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | BIO1**Y (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | BIOL 184 (1.5 units) and BIOL 186 (1.5 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | BIOL 239 + BIOL 130L (0.75 units ≈ 1.5 courses) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | BIOL-1101 + BIOL-1111 (Cell Biology + Biological D… | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Biology 1001A (0.5 cr) + Biology 1002B (0.5 cr) = … | View estimate | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | SC/BIOL 1000 3.0 + SC/BIOL 1001 3.0 (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from Concordia University official sources and verified community reports. It is NOT a substitute for official academic advising. Always confirm with your advisor before making decisions.
Last updated: August 2026
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