Does Toronto Metropolitan University give transfer credit for IB Psychology HL?
Toronto, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
PSY 102 and PSY 202, or 2 PSY LLS
💡Expert's Take
IB Psychology HL is eligible for transfer credit at TMU at a 5 or higher, but the IB Higher Level chart lists two different outcomes, PSY 102 and PSY 202 or two PSY lower-level liberal studies (LLS) credits, and does not say which one a given student receives. The difference is worth understanding before you count on it: the named pair maps to TMU's actual first-year psychology courses, while the liberal studies version is generic credit that does not fill named course requirements.
Only the PSY 102 and PSY 202 outcome fills the required introductory courses in the Minor in Psychology (PSY 102 or PSY 105, plus PSY 202) and gives the full first-year prerequisite base for upper-year PSY courses; two PSY liberal studies credits would not. Watch one antirequisite: PSY 102 conflicts with PSY 105 (Foundations of Psychology), so you cannot hold both for credit, though TMU lets you request removal of a granted transfer credit if you would rather take the course.
The credit is not automatic: admitted students must apply for transfer credits, and TMU frames HL awards as subjects that will be considered at a 5 or higher rather than guaranteed. TMU also advises against dropping the matching course before official results appear, and a granted credit still has to fit your program, since it can show as non-applicable on your Advisement Report. TMU publishes IB transfer-credit consideration for Higher Level subjects only.
Official award line (IB Psychology Higher Level):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: PSY 102 and PSY 202, or 2 PSY LLS (lower-level liberal studies)
TMU Transfer Credits, Advanced Secondary School (IB Higher Levels chart)
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
2
Tuition per Credit*
~$240
Est. Savings*
~$480
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with Toronto Metropolitan University's official sources before making decisions.
📊 Compare Psychology HL at Other Universities
See how Psychology HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Est. Savings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | PSYC 1XX (3 or 6 credits) | $2,520 | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | Psychology 1011.03 + Psychology 1012.03 = 6 credit… | $2,052 | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | Psychology 1000 + 1001 + three unspecified credit … | $2,025 | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | $1,620 | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | PSY Jr.6 = 6 credit units | $1,554 | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Psychology 1002A/B (0.5 cr) + Psychology 1003A/B (… | $1,440 | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 102 + PSYC 103 (6.0 units) | $1,398 | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 4/7 | SFU PSYC 100 (3), B-Soc; SFU PSYC 102 (3), B-Soc | $1,398 | → | |
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 1001 (0.5) & PSYC 1002 (0.5) | $1,365 | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | PSY 1101 + PSY 1102 (6 units) | $1,320 | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | PSYCH 104 (3 units) + PSYCH 105 (3 units) | $1,302 | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Psychology 1X03 and 1XX3 | $1,200 | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | PSYC 1200: Introduction to Psychology | $1,080 | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: PSYC 1003/1004<br>Fredericton: 1000-le… | $1,080 | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | PSYCH 101 + PSYCH 1XX (1.0 units) | $900 | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | HH/PSYC 1010 3.0 (3 credits) | $729 | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 1000 (0.50 credits) | $720 | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | PSYC-1150 (Introduction to Psychology as a Behavio… | $720 | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | PSY1**H (0.5 cr, A&S No/No/No) · PSY1**Y (1.0 cr, … | $659 | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | Psychology 201 | $597 | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | PSYC 100A (1.5 units) and PSYC 100B (1.5 units) | $555 | → |
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 Toronto Metropolitan 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: June 2026
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