Does University of New Brunswick give transfer credit for IB Psychology HL?
Fredericton & Saint John, NB
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
Saint John: PSYC 1003/1004<br>Fredericton: 1000-level Psychology (6 ch)
💡Expert's Take
UNB does award transfer credit for IB Psychology, but only at Higher Level and only from a score of 5, per its Admissions IB transfer-credit table. That table governs, but note that the Academic Calendar's general advanced-standing regulation still names only eight IB subjects and omits Psychology, so it is worth confirming the award with the Registrar before relying on it for planning.
The award and its usefulness differ by campus. At Saint John it is a named-course equivalency: PSYC 1003 and PSYC 1004, the introductory sequence that must be completed before any further psychology course. That satisfies the introductory prerequisite outright, though completing the major still involves its own compulsory courses and grade rules.
At Fredericton the same result maps only to generic 1000-level Psychology (6 ch), not to that campus's named PSYC 1013 and PSYC 1023. Most Fredericton upper-year psychology courses state their prerequisite generically as "Introductory Psychology (6 ch)," which the unassigned credit appears to meet, but some program and degree requirements name PSYC 1013/1023 specifically.
Watch for: Fredericton students continuing in psychology (major, minor, or honours) should confirm with the department or Registrar whether the unassigned 1000-level credit satisfies requirements that name PSYC 1013/1023; the practical effect is a degree-audit question, not a settled outcome. AP and A-Level Psychology receive the named PSYC 1013 and 1023 at Fredericton, whereas IB does not. Standard-Level Psychology is not eligible at either campus; the table is Higher Level only.
Official award line (IB Psychology, Higher Level):
Minimum score: 5 (eligible HL scores 5, 6 or 7)
Credit granted, Saint John: PSYC 1003/1004
Credit granted, Fredericton: 1000-level Psychology (6 ch)
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
6
Tuition per Credit*
~$180
Est. Savings*
~$1,080
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with University of New Brunswick'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 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 | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | PSY 102 and PSY 202, or 2 PSY LLS | $480 | → |
Tip: Different provinces have different tuition rates. Use these comparisons to find the best value for your residency status.
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Last updated: July 2026
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