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
Credits Earned
6
Tuition per Credit*
~$342
Est. Savings*
~$2,052
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with Dalhousie University's official sources before making decisions.
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| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Est. Savings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | MATH 110.3 + MATH 116.3 + MATH Jr.3 + STAT 103.3 =… | $3,108 | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Calculus 1000A (0.5 cr) + Mathematics 1229B (0.5 c… | $1,440 | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | MATH 121 (6.0 units) | $1,398 | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 6/7 | Grade 4-5: MATH 1XX (6 units) Grade 6-7: MATH 151 … | $1,398 | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | MATH 140 (3 credits) | $1,260 | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 6/7 | MATH_V 100 (3) + MATH_V 101 (3) | $1,242 | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | MATH 9110 (0.50 credits) | $720 | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | MAT 1320 or MAT 1330 or MAT 1300 (3 units) | $660 | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | MAT136H1 (0.5 cr, A&S) · MAT135H5+MAT136H5 (1.0 cr… | $659 | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Generic Elective (3 units) - Core not satisfied | $600 | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | MATH 249 — Introductory Calculus | $597 | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
Tip: Different provinces have different tuition rates. Use these comparisons to find the best value for your residency status.
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