Does Simon Fraser University give transfer credit for IB Chemistry SL?

Burnaby, BC

Faculty: General Transfer Credit

Yes, Transfer Credit Available!

Minimum Grade Required

4or higher

Credit Granted

SFU CHEM 1XX (3)

Generic Credit: Unassigned credit, not a specific course. How it applies to your degree is determined by your faculty, and it may not replace a mandatory prerequisite for your major.

πŸ’‘Expert's Take

This Standard Level credit is only available to IB Diploma holders. IB Certificate students do not receive credit for SL courses at SFU. Your Chemistry SL credit of CHEM 1XX (3) is general elective credit; it counts toward your 120-unit graduation total but does not replace a specific course prerequisite. For course-specific credit (CHEM 121 + CHEM 122, 6 units total), see the Chemistry HL page. See the full IB transfer credit table for details.

Completed the Higher Level instead? See our Chemistry HL page for that award.

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Your Potential Savings

Credit Awarded

3

unit (1 course = 3 units)

British Columbia Resident

~$221-$294/unit

~$662 - $882

Potential Tuition Value

(basic rate to Beedie Business)

Out-of-Province

~$221-$294/unit

~$662 - $882

Potential Tuition Value

(basic rate to Beedie Business)

International

~$1,263-$1,492/unit

~$3,789 - $4,476

Potential Tuition Value

(varies by program)

*2026-27 tuition-only rates. 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.

πŸ“Š Compare Chemistry SL at Other Universities

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

UniversityMin GradeCredit GrantedTuition Value
Concordia UniversityMontreal, QuebecCSANo transfer credit under the IB Diploma Programme …View estimateβ†’
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL5/7Chemistry 1010 (St. John's) or Chemistry 1810 (Gre…View estimateβ†’
University of AlbertaEdmonton, ABCSACredit by Special Assessment, CHEM 101 (β˜…3) or CHE…View estimateβ†’
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BCCSANot listed in UBC's non-exhaustive IB table; asses…View estimateβ†’
University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB4/7CHEM 1100: Introductory Chemistry 1 (3)View estimate→
University of WindsorWindsor, ON5/7CHEM-1100 or CHEM-1103 (General Chemistry I or Top…View estimateβ†’
Carleton UniversityOttawa, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NSN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
McGill UniversityMontreal, QCN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
McMaster UniversityHamilton, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
Queen's UniversityKingston, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of CalgaryCalgary, AlbertaN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of GuelphGuelph, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NBN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of OttawaOttawa, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of ReginaRegina, SKN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of TorontoToronto, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of VictoriaVictoria, BCN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
University of WaterlooWaterloo, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
Western UniversityLondon, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
York UniversityToronto, ONN/ANo transfer creditβ€”β†’
6 universities grant credit18 do notResidency estimates are available on each university page.

Tip: Open a university to compare same-province, out-of-province, and international tuition values. Flat-rate or full-time billing can make the immediate cash saving $0.

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Data Disclaimer

This information is compiled from Simon Fraser 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: August 2026

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