Does University of Regina give transfer credit for IB Chemistry HL?
Regina, SK
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
CHEM 104 + CHEM 1XX (100-level)
Generic Credit: Counts as an elective, but may not replace a mandatory prerequisite for your major.
💡Expert's Take
This is a split award: one named course and one unspecified credit. The named half, CHEM 104 (General Chemistry I), is the sole prerequisite for CHEM 105 (General Chemistry II) in the U of R catalogue, so the credit clears your path into second-semester chemistry with nothing left to take first. Pair it with Biology HL (BIOL 100 and 101 at the U of R) and you have also cleared the full prerequisite line for second-year biology courses such as BIOL 205 (Introductory Genetics). The other 3 credit hours arrive as CHEM 1XX, which the database legend defines as transfer credit "unspecified" for lack of an exact match. Those hours count where your program has room for open chemistry or elective credit, but they do not stand in for CHEM 105 or any other named course, so a program that requires CHEM 105 still needs it covered separately.
What to watch for:
- One piece of paperwork: official assessments are provided after admission, from the official IB transcript sent directly from the testing agency; the provincial high school transcript used for admission "lacks the details needed for credit assessment" (see the transfer credit page). Order it with your application or soon after your offer.
- SL: no credit. The U of R's IB applicant page extends transfer credit to "Certain Higher Level IB courses" only, and the transfer database has no Chemistry SL entry (see the Chemistry SL page).
Official award line (Chemistry HL):
Minimum score: 5 ("A minimum grade of 5 is required for transfer")
Credit granted: CHEM 104, General Chemistry I (3 credit hours) and CHEM 1XX, Chemistry 100 Level (3 credit hours), effective term 202210
SL: no credit (Higher Level courses only)
U of R transfer credit database, International Baccalaureate listing
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Your Potential Savings
Credits Earned
6
Tuition per Credit*
~$271
Est. Savings*
~$1,626
*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by academic year, faculty, and program. Always verify with University of Regina's official sources before making decisions.
📊 Compare Chemistry HL at Other Universities
See how Chemistry HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Est. Savings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | CHEM 110 + CHEM 120 (8 credits) | $3,360 | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | CHEM 1011.03/1012.03 or 1021.03/1022.03 or 1041.03… | $2,052 | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | $1,620 | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | CHEM 112.3 + CHEM Jr.3 = 6 credit units | $1,554 | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | SC/CHEM 1000 3.0 + SC/CHEM 1001 3.0 (6 credits) | $1,458 | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | CHEM-1100 + CHEM-1110 (General Chemistry I + II, 6… | $1,440 | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Chemistry 1301A (0.5 cr) + Chemistry 1302B (0.5 cr… | $1,440 | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 112 (6.0 units) | $1,398 | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU CHEM 122 (2), Q; SFU CHEM 121 (4), Q/B-Sci | $1,398 | → | |
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 1001 + CHEM 1002 (1.0 credit) | $1,365 | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 1A03 + CHEM 1AA3 (up to 6 units) | $1,200 | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | Chemistry 201/203 or 209 (Engineering only) | $1,194 | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | CHEM 1100 (3) & CHEM 1110 (3) & CHEM 112L (0) | $1,080 | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: CHEM 1041 & CHEM 1072 (engineering: CH… | $1,080 | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 120 + 120L + 123 + 123L (1.5 units ≈ 3 course… | $900 | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 6/7 | CHEM_V 121 (4 credits) | $828 | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 1040 (0.50 credits) | $720 | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | CHEM 1010 (St. John's) or CHEM 1810 (Grenfell) at … | $675 | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | CHM 1711 (3 units) | $660 | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | CHM1**Y (1.0 credit) | $659 | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | CHEM 101 (★3) — Engineering: CHEM 103 (★4.3) | $651 | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 5/7 | CHEM 101 (1.5 units) and CHEM 102 (1.5 units) | $555 | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | CHY 103 and CHY 113 | $480 | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
Tip: Different provinces have different tuition rates. Use these comparisons to find the best value for your residency status.
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from University of Regina 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: July 2026
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