Does Queen's University give transfer credit for IB Chemistry HL?

Kingston, ON

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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

N/A

Credit Granted

NO CREDIT

💡Expert's Take

⚠️ ENGINEERING ALERT: Smith Engineering grants NO transfer credit for IB Chemistry HL. The Engineering IB transfer credit table explicitly lists Chemistry HL as "No Credit." You must take the core engineering chemistry courses (APSC 131/132). Engineering limits IB transfer credit to a maximum of 6.0 units toward Complementary Studies only, Chemistry is excluded entirely.

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 Chemistry HL at Other Universities

See how Chemistry HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.

UniversityMin GradeCredit GrantedEst. Savings
McGill UniversityMontreal, QC5/7CHEM 110 + CHEM 120 (8 credits)$3,360
Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS5/7CHEM 1011.03/1012.03 or 1021.03/1022.03 or 1041.03…$2,052
University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK5/7CHEM 112.3 + CHEM Jr.3 = 6 credit units$1,554
York UniversityToronto, ON5/7SC/CHEM 1000 3.0 + SC/CHEM 1001 3.0 (6 credits)$1,458
Western UniversityLondon, ON5/7Chemistry 1301A (0.5 cr) + Chemistry 1302B (0.5 cr…$1,440
Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC5/7SFU CHEM 122 (2), Q; SFU CHEM 121 (4), Q/B-Sci$1,398
Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON5/7CHEM 1001 + CHEM 1002 (1.0 credit)$1,365
McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON5/7CHEM 1A03 + CHEM 1AA3 (up to 6 units)$1,200
University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta5/7Chemistry 201/203 or 209 (Engineering only)$1,194
University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON5/7CHEM 120 + 120L + 123 + 123L (1.5 units ≈ 3 course…$900
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC6/7CHEM_V 121 (4 credits)$828
University of GuelphGuelph, ON5/7CHEM 1040 (0.50 credits)$720
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL4/7CHEM 1010 (St. John's) or CHEM 1810 (Grenfell) at …$675
University of OttawaOttawa, ON5/7CHM 1711 (3 units)$660
University of TorontoToronto, ON5/7CHM1**Y (1.0 credit)$659
University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB6/7CHEM 101 (★3) — Engineering: CHEM 103 (★4.3)$651
University of VictoriaVictoria, BC5/7CHEM 101 (1.5 units) and CHEM 102 (1.5 units)$555
17 universities grant credit0 do notBest savings: $3,360

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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.

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Last updated: December 2025

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