Does Queen's University give transfer credit for IB Chemistry 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 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.”
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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 Chemistry HL at Other Universities
See how Chemistry 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
Chemistry 1011.03/1012.03 or 1021.03/102...
(6 credits)
Est. Savings
$1,830
McGill University
Montreal, QC
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
CHEM 110 + CHEM 120 (8 credits)
(8 credits)
Est. Savings
$3,360
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
CHEM 1A03 + CHEM 1AA3 (up to 6 units)
(6 credits)
Est. Savings
$1,200
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
SFU CHEM 122 (2), Q; SFU CHEM 121 (4), Q...
(6 credits)
Est. Savings
$1,398
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Min Grade
6/7
Credit Granted
CHEM 101 (★3) — Engineering: CHEM 103 (★...
(3 credits)
Est. Savings
$651
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Min Grade
6/7
Credit Granted
CHEM_V 121 (4 credits)
(4 credits)
Est. Savings
$828
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
Chemistry 201/203 or 209 (Engineering on...
(6 credits)
Est. Savings
$1,194
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
CHM 1711 (3 units)
(3 credits)
Est. Savings
$660
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
CHM1**Y (1.0 credit)
(1 credit)
Est. Savings
$659
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
CHEM 101 (1.5 units) and CHEM 102 (1.5 u...
(3 credits)
Est. Savings
$555
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
CHEM 120 + 120L + 123 + 123L (1.5 units ...
(2 credits)
Est. Savings
$900
Western University
London, ON
Min Grade
5/7
Credit Granted
Chemistry 1301A (0.5 cr) + Chemistry 130...
(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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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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