Does Queen's University give transfer credit for IB Biology HL?
Kingston, ON
No Transfer Credit for This Faculty
Smith Engineering explicitly grants no credit for this IB subject regardless of score. This is stated on Queen's Engineering IB transfer credit table. Other Queen's faculties may grant credit — check the Arts & Science or other faculty pages for this subject.
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
NO CREDIT
💡Expert's Take
“⚠️ ENGINEERING STUDENT ALERT: Engineering Faculty grants NO transfer credit for IB Biology HL. Your score (5, 6, or 7) does not convert to Queen's Biology courses and does not count toward your degree requirements. Do not rely on this credit for Engineering. If you took IB Bio HL as an elective, it fills general education requirements only—not core prerequisites. Strategic move: Use your elective space for courses directly supporting your engineering specialization instead.”
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
0
Ontario Resident
~$200-494/credit
~$0 - $0
Est. Savings
Out-of-Province
~$200-600/credit
~$0 - $0
Est. Savings
International
~$1,126-1,844/credit
~$0 - $0
Est. Savings
(Commerce/Eng higher)
*Tuition rates are for 2025-2026 and vary by faculty. Always verify with Queen's official sources before making decisions.
📊 Compare Biology HL at Other Universities
See how Biology HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Each school has different grade requirements and savings potential.
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
Biology 1010.03 + Biology 1011.03 = 6 cr...
(6 credits)
Est. Savings
$1,830
McGill University
Montreal, QC
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
BIOL 111 + BIOL 112 (6 credits)
(6 credits)
Est. Savings
$2,520
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
BIOL 1A03 + BIOL 1M03 (6 units) - Discre...
(6 credits)
Est. Savings
$1,200
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
SFU BISC 101 (4), B-Sci; SFU BISC 102 (4...
(8 credits)
Est. Savings
$1,864
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Min Grade
6/7
Credit Granted
BIOL 107 (3 units)
(3 credits)
Est. Savings
$651
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Min Grade
6/7
Credit Granted
BIOL_V 1st-year level (8 credits)
(8 credits)
Est. Savings
$1,656
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
Biology 211 (Biomolecules and Cellular S...
(3 credits)
Est. Savings
$597
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
BIO 1XXX (3 units)
(3 credits)
Est. Savings
$660
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
BIO1**Y (1.0 credit)
(1 credit)
Est. Savings
$659
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
Min Grade
4/7
Credit Granted
BIOL 184 (1.5 units) and BIOL 186 (1.5 u...
(3 credits)
Est. Savings
$555
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
BIOL 239 + BIOL 130L (0.75 units ≈ 1.5 c...
(1 credit)
Est. Savings
$450
Western University
London, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
Biology 1001A (0.5 cr) + Biology 1002B (...
(6 credits)
Est. Savings
$1,440
Tip: Different provinces have different tuition rates. Use these comparisons to find the best value for your residency status.
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from Queen's 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: December 2025
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