Does Dalhousie University give transfer credit for IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL?
Halifax, NS
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted (depends on grade)
Math 1000.03 + Math 1010.03 = 6 credit hours
Engineering (score 6+): Math 1280.03 + Math 1290.03
💡Expert's Take
IB Math AA HL is among Dalhousie's most substantive transfer credit awards. A score of 5 or higher earns both Math 1000.03 (Differential & Integral Calculus I) and Math 1010.03 (Differential & Integral Calculus II) , the complete first-year calculus sequence for most science programs, bypassing two full courses from day one.
There is a notable program-specific split that the standard award line does not capture. Students entering the Bachelor of Engineering with a score of 6 or higher receive Math 1280.03 (Engineering Mathematics I) and Math 1290.03 (Engineering Mathematics II) instead, the engineering-specific calculus sequence. Dalhousie does not treat MATH 1290 as equivalent credit to MATH 1010, and MATH 1280 excludes MATH 1000, even though the engineering sequence covers the same core material in greater depth. Engineering-bound students with a 5 follow the standard (Math 1000/1010) path.
What to watch for:
- Exclusions tied to Math 1000.03: the Math 1000.03 calendar entry lists MATH 1215.03, MATH 1280.03, and MATH 1500X/Y.06 as exclusions. Receiving transfer credit in MATH 1000 normally prevents you from also earning credit for those excluded courses, verify your program's math requirements before claiming.
- The credit also satisfies Math 1212 or Math 1280 requirements according to the official IB transfer credit table, which may affect prerequisite chains in programs that list those courses as requirements. Confirm with your faculty advisor.
For most students, a score of 5 secures a strong outcome: two calculus courses cleared and first-year STEM prerequisites covered. If you are Engineering-bound, the score threshold matters more, a 6 or higher triggers the engineering variant automatically, though you should confirm with Dalhousie's transfer credit office ( transfercredits@dal.ca) which courses your specific program will recognize. Transfer credit requests must be submitted before you complete your first semester at Dalhousie, this deadline applies regardless of when you decide to claim the credit.
Official award line (IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: Math 1000.03 + Math 1010.03 (6 credit hours)
Engineering variant (score 6+): Math 1280.03 + Math 1290.03
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
6
credit hour (1 class = 3)
International figures are equivalent per-credit values derived from guaranteed annual tuition totals.
NS Resident (after bursary)
~$258-$331/credit hour
~$1,549 - $1,984
Potential Tuition Value
(after Nova Scotia University Student Bursary)
Out-of-Province
~$301-$373/credit hour
~$1,806 - $2,240
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by faculty)
International
~$1,030-$1,620/credit hour
~$6,181 - $9,719
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by faculty)
*2026-27 tuition-only rates. International figures derive from guaranteed annual totals divided by 30 credit hours. 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 Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL at Other Universities
See how Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | MATH 1004 (0.5) & STAT 1XXX (0.5) | View estimate | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | 5/7 | Math 1-00 (Unspecified First Year Full Credit) | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | MATH 140 (3 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Mathematics 1F03 | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 5/7 | MATH 1000 (Calculus I) | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 4/7 | Grade 4-5: MATH 1XX (6 units) Grade 6-7: MATH 151 … | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | MTH 126 | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 6/7 | MATH_V 100 (3) + MATH_V 101 (3) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | MATH 249 (Introductory Calculus), via Calgary's le… | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | MATH 9110 (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | MATH 1500 Introduction to Calculus (3) and MATH 17… | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | MATH 1003 & MATH 1013 (6 ch) | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | MAT 1320 or MAT 1330 or MAT 1300 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | STAT 100 + MATH 110 | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | MATH 110.3 + MATH 116.3 + MATH Jr.3 + STAT 103.3 =… | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | MAT1**H (0.5 cr, A&S; equivalent of MAT136H1) · MA… | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | Individual assessment | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | MATH-1720 + MATH-1xxx (Differential Calculus + 1st… | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Calculus 1000A (0.5 cr) + Mathematics 1229B (0.5 c… | View estimate | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | SC/MATH 1013 3.0 (3 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | N/A | Not yet verified | — | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
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