Does York University give transfer credit for IB Chemistry HL?
Toronto, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
SC/CHEM 1000 3.0 + SC/CHEM 1001 3.0 (6 credits)
💡Expert's Take
A 5 or better on IB Chemistry HL typically qualifies for named course equivalence to York's first-year general chemistry sequence, SC/CHEM 1000 (Chemical Structure) and SC/CHEM 1001 (Chemical Dynamics). York's advanced-secondary page treats the exemption table as a guide and states that transfer credit is assessed based on each student's academic program, so the award is not automatic; confirmation arrives with admission into a specific program.
York's IB table uses "may be awarded" language rather than "will," and the real gating question is program-level: whether the Chemistry HL credit actually applies to the admitted degree.
SL Chemistry is not listed as eligible under York's HL-focused IB table. Students with SL only should confirm standing with the Registrar's Office before assuming any award.
What to watch for:
- A CHEM 1000/1001 exemption directly unlocks CHEM 2020 (Introductory Organic Chemistry I), which lists both as prerequisites, along with CHEM 2030 (Basic Inorganic) and CHEM 2080 (Analytical). CHEM 2021 requires CHEM 2020, not CHEM 1000/1001 directly, and CHEM 2011 (Thermodynamics) also needs specific math, so the IB credit opens second-year chemistry at the entry points, not the full sequences at once.
- CHEM 1000/1001 are core in York's Chemistry and Biochemistry programs; the IB credit satisfies the requirement on paper. For the Biology program, including the Biomedical Science stream, chemistry requirements are program-specific; verify the exact checklist before planning around the exemption.
If your target is a health-professional, dental, or medical pathway, check how the specific professional school counts first-year chemistry. Several Canadian medical and dental programs prefer or require prerequisite science courses completed at a Canadian post-secondary rather than via advanced-standing credit. Confirm with the target program before deciding to skip CHEM 1000/1001 on the strength of the IB exemption alone.
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
6
credit (1 course = 3 credits)
Ontario Resident
~$204-$319/credit
~$1,224 - $1,914
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts and Science to Engineering)
Out-of-Province
~$225-$352/credit
~$1,349 - $2,111
Potential Tuition Value
International
~$1,236-$1,312/credit
~$7,416 - $7,874
Potential Tuition Value
*2025-26 tuition-only rates; 2026-27 tables not yet populated. 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.
📊 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 | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 1001 + CHEM 1002 (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | CHEM 1011.03/1012.03 or 1021.03/1022.03 or 1041.03… | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | 5/7 | Chemistry 1110 and Chemistry 1130 | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | Course exemption: CHEM 110 + CHEM 120 (two 4-credi… | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 1A03 + CHEM 1AA3 (up to 6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 5/7 | CHEM 1050 + 1051 (St. John's) or CHEM 1810 + 1200 … | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 112 (6.0 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU CHEM 122 (2), Q; SFU CHEM 121 (4), Q/B-Sci | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | CHY 103 and CHY 113 | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | CHEM 101 (★3) — Engineering: CHEM 103 (★4.3) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 6/7 | CHEM_V 121 (4 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | Chemistry 201/203 or 209 (Engineering only) | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 1040 (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | CHEM 1100 (3) & CHEM 1110 (3) & CHEM 112L (0) | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: CHEM 1041 & CHEM 1072 (engineering: CH… | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | CHM 1711 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | CHEM 104 + CHEM 1XX (100-level) | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | CHEM 112.3 + CHEM Jr.3 = 6 credit units | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | CHM1**Y (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 5/7 | CHEM 101 (1.5 units) and CHEM 102 (1.5 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 120 + 120L + 123 + 123L (1.5 units ≈ 3 course… | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | CHEM-1100 + CHEM-1110 (General Chemistry I + II, 6… | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Chemistry 1301A (0.5 cr) + Chemistry 1302B (0.5 cr… | View estimate | → |
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from York 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: July 2026
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