Does Memorial University of Newfoundland give transfer credit for IB Psychology HL?
St. John's, NL
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
Psychology 1000 + 1001 + three unspecified credit hours
Generic Credit: Counts as an elective, but may not replace a mandatory prerequisite for your major.
💡Expert's Take
Expert''s Take
IB Psychology HL with a 4 or higher is awarded as PSYC 1000 + PSYC 1001 plus three unspecified 1000-level credit hours, totalling 9 credit hours. Award is conditional on Memorial receiving an official IB transcript directly from the IBO (per the IB transfer credit chart).
The named-course portion clears Memorial''s PSYC 1000/1001 introductory sequence and opens most non-restricted St. John''s 2000-level psychology offerings, for example PSYC 2021 Introduction to Child Development and PSYC 2121 Introduction to Social Psychology, both of which list PSYC 1000 and 1001 as prerequisites. It is not a universal gateway: PSYC 2821 Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience lists only PSYC 1000, and PSYC 2721 Introduction to Animal Behaviour requires Biology 1001 alongside PSYC 1000.
Grenfell campus uses different codes for its analogous offerings: PSYC 2025 Survey of Developmental Psychology and PSYC 2125 Survey of Social Psychology. The Grenfell calendar notes that PSYC 2025 cannot be used towards the Psychology major. SL is awarded the same minimum 4 threshold and the same named courses (PSYC 1000 + 1001) but without the additional three unspecified credit hours.
What to watch for:
- The early statistics-and-methods course is restricted. PSYC 2910 Research Methods in Psychology I requires PSYC 1000/1001, Mathematics 1000 or specified alternatives, and admission to the Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience. Major admission requires 24 credit hours and at least three numeric grades obtained in Memorial courses, so PSYC 2910 is not reachable in the first registration window even with HL credit on file.
- Outside grades are not recorded. Per Calendar §4.4, only equivalent Memorial courses and credits are recorded; grades received from other institutions are not recorded nor included in averages. Transferred PSYC 1000/1001 satisfies the prerequisite but contributes no MUN grade to the averages used for competitive Major admission.
- Applicability is program-specific. The same regulation states that the applicability of all transfer credits, whether specified or unspecified, is subject to appropriate program regulations. The three unspecified credit hours may help meet elective requirements, but only as the student''s degree program permits.
- Plan for evaluation timing. Documents should reach Memorial at least two months before the registration period; if results are not in hand by the assigned registration time, contact the Admissions Office.
For students aiming at the Psychology Major, the practical use of the HL award is to clear PSYC 1000/1001 and free first-year space to complete the remaining 24 credit-hour eligibility components (Critical Reading and Writing, mathematics, electives) and to earn at least three Memorial numeric grades before applying. For non-psychology degree paths, the 9 credit hours apply only to the extent program regulations allow, so confirm with an academic advisor before assuming they reduce required coursework.
Official award line:
Higher Level, minimum 4: Psychology 1000 + 1001 + three unspecified credit hours.
Standard Level, minimum 4: Psychology 1000 + 1001.
Conditional on an official IB transcript sent to Memorial directly from the IBO.
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
9
Tuition per Credit*
~$225
Est. Savings*
~$2,025
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with Memorial University of Newfoundland's official sources before making decisions.
📊 Compare Psychology HL at Other Universities
See how Psychology HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Est. Savings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | PSYC 1XX (3 or 6 credits) | $2,520 | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | Psychology 1011.03 + Psychology 1012.03 = 6 credit… | $2,052 | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | PSY Jr.6 = 6 credit units | $1,554 | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Psychology 1002A/B (0.5 cr) + Psychology 1003A/B (… | $1,440 | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 1UNS (6.0 units) | $1,398 | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 4/7 | SFU PSYC 100 (3), B-Soc; SFU PSYC 102 (3), B-Soc | $1,398 | → | |
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 1001 (0.5) & PSYC 1002 (0.5) | $1,365 | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | PSY 1101 + PSY 1102 (6 units) | $1,320 | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | PSYCH 104 (3 units) + PSYCH 105 (3 units) | $1,302 | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Psychology 1X03 and 1XX3 | $1,200 | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | PSYCH 101 + PSYCH 1XX (1.0 units) | $900 | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | HH/PSYC 1010 3.0 (3 credits) | $729 | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 1000 (0.50 credits) | $720 | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | PSY1**H (0.5 cr, A&S No/No/No) · PSY1**Y (1.0 cr, … | $659 | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | Psychology 201 | $597 | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | PSYC 100A (1.5 units) and PSYC 100B (1.5 units) | $555 | → |
Tip: Different provinces have different tuition rates. Use these comparisons to find the best value for your residency status.
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Last updated: December 2025
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