Does Lakehead University give transfer credit for IB Biology HL?
Thunder Bay, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
Biology 1-00 (Unspecified First Year Full Credit)
Generic Credit: Unassigned credit, not a specific course. How it applies to your degree is determined by your faculty, and it may not replace a mandatory prerequisite for your major.
💡Expert's Take
Lakehead frames this as advanced standing eligibility, not a guarantee. Approved HL subjects completed as part of the IB Diploma Programme "may be considered" for advanced standing credit; Career-related Programme students receive the same consideration, and applicants who will not complete the diploma are assessed on an individual basis. The award itself is unspecified first-year Biology credit rather than a named course, with no published equivalency to Biology 1050 or 1051, the first-year courses required in Biology, Applied Life Sciences, and Bioinformatics. Plan on it working like elective-type credit unless your program confirms otherwise.
What to watch for:
- Advanced standing is automatically awarded once Lakehead receives all final official transcripts and exam results; have the IBO send yours directly, and confirm the assessment during your first year, since assessments are not completed after that unless you change programs.
- If you do change programs, a new official IBO transcript is required and only credits applicable to the new program will be granted.
- A maximum of 3.0 FCE may be awarded across all eligible secondary school coursework, and Engineering programs are not eligible for IB advanced standing credit.
Official award line (IB Biology HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: Biology 1-00 (Unspecified First Year Full Credit), credit weight 1.0
SL note: Lakehead grants no advanced standing credit for Standard Level courses; see the Biology SL page for details.
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
1
1.0 FCE (full course equivalent)
Ontario Resident
~$1,221-$2,057/1.0 FCE
~$1,221 - $2,057
Potential Tuition Value
(most programs; Engineering higher)
Out-of-Province
~$1,386-$2,057/1.0 FCE
~$1,386 - $2,057
Potential Tuition Value
(year-1 differential; billing exemptions available (e.g. OSAP recipients))
International
~$6,350-$8,400/1.0 FCE
~$6,350 - $8,400
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by program)
*2026-27 tuition-only rates per 1.0 FCE, Thunder Bay campus. Engineering programs are not eligible for IB advanced standing. 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 | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | BIOL 1010.03 + BIOL 1011.03 (6 credit hours) | 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 | 5/7 | Biology 1001 + Biology 1002 (6 credit hours) | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | BIOL 102 + BIOL 103 (6.0 units) | 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 | → |
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from Lakehead 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: July 2026
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