Does Memorial University of Newfoundland give transfer credit for IB Chemistry HL?

St. John's, NL

Faculty: General Transfer Credit

Yes, Transfer Credit Available!

Minimum Grade Required

4or higher

Credit Granted

CHEM 1010 (St. John's) or CHEM 1810 (Grenfell) - 3 credit hours

πŸ’‘Expert's Take

Which campus you attend changes what this result is worth, and the data box cannot show you that. Memorial states that where equivalencies are listed for both campuses, you receive only the credit for the campus you attend. At St. John's the award is CHEM 1050 and 1051, General Chemistry I and II, the complete first-year sequence required for the Chemistry major and for competitive entry to Biology. That is the award at a score of 5 or higher; a score of 4 earns CHEM 1010 at St. John's or CHEM 1810 at Grenfell instead.

At Grenfell the same score awards CHEM 1810 and 1200, and that is not the same thing. CHEM 1810 is a preparatory course Memorial describes as intended for students with no chemistry background, and 1200 is General Chemistry I only. Grenfell's General Chemistry II is CHEM 1001, and it is not part of the award, so a Grenfell student still owes it for a Chemistry or Biology program.

Official award line (IB Diploma, Chemistry HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: St. John's Campus: Chemistry 1050 + 1051 or Grenfell Campus: Chemistry 1810 + 1200
At a score of 4 the award drops to Chemistry 1010 (St. John's) or Chemistry 1810 (Grenfell), both preparatory.

Memorial University IB transfer credit chart

Your Potential Savings

Credit Awarded

3

credit hour (1 course = 3)

Newfoundland and Labrador Resident

~$225/credit hour

~$675

Potential Tuition Value

(same rate for NL and other Canadian students)

Out-of-Province

~$225/credit hour

~$675

Potential Tuition Value

(same rate for NL and other Canadian students)

International

~$750/credit hour

~$2,250

Potential Tuition Value

*2026-27 tuition-only rates; Memorial froze per-credit tuition at 2025-26 levels. 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.

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UniversityMin GradeCredit GrantedTuition Value
Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON5/7CHEM 1001 + CHEM 1002 (1.0 credit)View estimate→
Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec4/79 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended …View estimateβ†’
Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS5/7CHEM 1011.03/1012.03 or 1021.03/1022.03 or 1041.03…View estimateβ†’
Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON5/7Chemistry 1110 and Chemistry 1130View estimate→
McGill UniversityMontreal, QC5/7Course exemption: CHEM 110 + CHEM 120 (two 4-credi…View estimateβ†’
McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON5/7CHEM 1A03 + CHEM 1AA3 (up to 6 units)View estimate→
Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON5/7Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, …View estimateβ†’
Queen's UniversityKingston, ON5/7CHEM 112 (6.0 units)View estimate→
Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC5/7SFU CHEM 122 (2), Q; SFU CHEM 121 (4), Q/B-SciView estimate→
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON5/7CHY 103 and CHY 113View estimate→
University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB6/7CHEM 101 (β˜…3), Engineering: CHEM 103 (β˜…4.3)View estimateβ†’
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC6/7CHEM_V 121 (4 credits)View estimate→
University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta5/7Chemistry 201/203 or 209 (Engineering only)View estimate→
University of GuelphGuelph, ON5/7CHEM 1040 (0.50 credits)View estimate→
University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB4/7CHEM 1100 (3) & CHEM 1110 (3) & CHEM 112L (0)View estimate→
University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB5/7Saint John: CHEM 1041 & CHEM 1072 (engineering: CH…View estimateβ†’
University of OttawaOttawa, ON5/7CHM 1711 (3 units)View estimate→
University of ReginaRegina, SK5/7CHEM 104 + CHEM 1XX (100-level)View estimate→
University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK5/7CHEM 112.3 + CHEM Jr.3 = 6 credit unitsView estimate→
University of TorontoToronto, ON5/7CHM1**Y (1.0 credit)View estimate→
University of VictoriaVictoria, BC5/7CHEM 101 (1.5 units) and CHEM 102 (1.5 units)View estimate→
University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON5/7CHEM 120 + 120L + 123 + 123L (1.5 units β‰ˆ 3 course…View estimateβ†’
University of WindsorWindsor, ON5/7CHEM-1100 + CHEM-1110 (General Chemistry I + II, 6…View estimateβ†’
Western UniversityLondon, ON5/7Chemistry 1301A (0.5 cr) + Chemistry 1302B (0.5 cr…View estimateβ†’
York UniversityToronto, ON5/7SC/CHEM 1000 3.0 + SC/CHEM 1001 3.0 (6 credits)View estimate→
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Data Disclaimer

This information is compiled from Memorial University of Newfoundland official sources and verified community reports. It is NOT a substitute for official academic advising. Always confirm with your advisor before making decisions.

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Last updated: July 2026

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