Does Toronto Metropolitan University give transfer credit for IB Chemistry HL?

Toronto, ON

Faculty: All Programs

Yes, Transfer Credit Available!

Minimum Grade Required

5or higher

Credit Granted

CHY 103 and CHY 113

πŸ’‘Expert's Take

IB Chemistry HL at a 5 or higher is listed for two named TMU courses, CHY 103 (General Chemistry I) and CHY 113 (General Chemistry II), on TMU's IB Higher Level transfer credit table. These are the first-year general chemistry courses required in Faculty of Science programs such as Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, and Medical Physics (Fall 2026 and later curriculum), not generic elective credit.

Because the award is these specific courses, it carries their antirequisites. CHY 103 blocks CHY 102, CHY 104, CHY 123, CHY 182, and CHY 183, and CHY 113 blocks CHY 123 and CHY 211 (General Chemistry Laboratory). Two of those, CHY 182 and CHY 183, are Lower Level Liberal Studies chemistry courses (CHY 182 cannot count toward a science degree), so taking the award gives up those liberal-studies options.

Engineering uses CHY 102, not CHY 103/113, and TMU's IB policy states engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using IB subjects, so engineering applicants should not treat this award as a substitute for required engineering chemistry and should rely on their Offer of Admission and engineering advising. For non-Chemistry students, the same two courses also satisfy the Chemistry Minor's required CHY 113 plus CHY 103, though that minor is closed to Chemistry majors. TMU also calls these tables guides for credits 'recently granted' and 'subject to change,' so treat the award as expected rather than automatic; it is confirmed once granted on your Transfer Credit Report. TMU's table covers Higher Levels only; for Standard Level see our Chemistry SL page.

Official award line (IB Chemistry HL):
HL grade 5 or higher will be considered for CHY 103 and CHY 113.

Calendar note: CHY 103 and CHY 113 each carry a Course Count of 1.00.

TMU, Transfer credits for advanced secondary school students (IB Higher Levels)

Your Potential Savings

Credit Awarded

2

billing unit (one single-term course)

TMU normally charges one full-time fee for 5-7 billing units. Credit may create schedule value without reducing the current term's bill.

Ontario Resident

~$623-$1,057/course

~$1,247 - $2,113

Potential Tuition Value

(Arts to Business Management)

Out-of-Province

~$803/course

~$1,607

Potential Tuition Value

(published for Arts; other programs vary)

International

~$3,659-$4,255/course

~$7,318 - $8,510

Potential Tuition Value

(varies by program)

*2025-26 latest detailed published rates; TMU is still updating its 2026-27 fee charts. 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 HL at Other Universities

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

UniversityMin GradeCredit GrantedTuition Value
Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON5/7CHEM 1001 + CHEM 1002 (1.0 credit)View estimate→
Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec4/79 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended …View estimateβ†’
Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS5/7CHEM 1011.03/1012.03 or 1021.03/1022.03 or 1041.03…View estimateβ†’
Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON5/7Chemistry 1110 and Chemistry 1130View estimate→
McGill UniversityMontreal, QC5/7Course exemption: CHEM 110 + CHEM 120 (two 4-credi…View estimateβ†’
McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON5/7CHEM 1A03 + CHEM 1AA3 (up to 6 units)View estimate→
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL5/7CHEM 1050 + 1051 (St. John's) or CHEM 1810 + 1200 …View estimateβ†’
Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON5/7Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, …View estimateβ†’
Queen's UniversityKingston, ON5/7CHEM 112 (6.0 units)View estimate→
Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC5/7SFU CHEM 122 (2), Q; SFU CHEM 121 (4), Q/B-SciView estimate→
University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB6/7CHEM 101 (β˜…3), Engineering: CHEM 103 (β˜…4.3)View estimateβ†’
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC6/7CHEM_V 121 (4 credits)View estimate→
University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta5/7Chemistry 201/203 or 209 (Engineering only)View estimate→
University of GuelphGuelph, ON5/7CHEM 1040 (0.50 credits)View estimate→
University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB4/7CHEM 1100 (3) & CHEM 1110 (3) & CHEM 112L (0)View estimate→
University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB5/7Saint John: CHEM 1041 & CHEM 1072 (engineering: CH…View estimateβ†’
University of OttawaOttawa, ON5/7CHM 1711 (3 units)View estimate→
University of ReginaRegina, SK5/7CHEM 104 + CHEM 1XX (100-level)View estimate→
University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK5/7CHEM 112.3 + CHEM Jr.3 = 6 credit unitsView estimate→
University of TorontoToronto, ON5/7CHM1**Y (1.0 credit)View estimate→
University of VictoriaVictoria, BC5/7CHEM 101 (1.5 units) and CHEM 102 (1.5 units)View estimate→
University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON5/7CHEM 120 + 120L + 123 + 123L (1.5 units β‰ˆ 3 course…View estimateβ†’
University of WindsorWindsor, ON5/7CHEM-1100 + CHEM-1110 (General Chemistry I + II, 6…View estimateβ†’
Western UniversityLondon, ON5/7Chemistry 1301A (0.5 cr) + Chemistry 1302B (0.5 cr…View estimateβ†’
York UniversityToronto, ON5/7SC/CHEM 1000 3.0 + SC/CHEM 1001 3.0 (6 credits)View estimate→
25 universities grant credit0 do notResidency estimates are available on each university page.

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Last updated: August 2026

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