Does York University give transfer credit for IB Psychology HL?
Toronto, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
HH/PSYC 1010 3.0 (3 credits)
💡Expert's Take
York grants 3 credits for IB Psychology HL at 5 or better, but the Faculty of Health's actual intro course, HH/PSYC 1010, is a 6.00-credit full-year course. The IB entry covers half the weight of the course it is named after, so how the 3 credits land on your record depends on the transfer credit assessment, not a blanket rule.
York's IB credit page describes the table as "a guide" and states that "missing courses does not necessarily indicate transfer credit will not be granted." How HH/PSYC 1010 3.0 is recorded on your file, whether as credits granted, a partial waiver, or a contribution toward a program requirement, is determined by the transfer credit statement issued after admission.
What to watch for:
- York's first-year Psychology page says majors must complete HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 with a grade of C or better to continue in the program, and they "will not be admitted to any additional Psychology courses (with the possible exception of PSYC 2021) until [they] have met the C requirement."
- Upper-level rules vary by program version: the BA page ties 3000-level eligibility to "HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 with a minimum grade of C," and the Honours BA/BSc page applies the C minimum at both the 3000 and 4000 levels.
- York's published IB notes refer specifically to Higher Level with grades of 5 or better; the page makes no categorical statement about Standard Level for Psychology.
Read your transfer credit statement first and confirm with a Psychology advisor how HH/PSYC 1010 3.0 is applied to your specific program before deciding whether to enrol in PSYC 1010. York does not publish a public form for refusing awarded credit; students who want a credit reassessed or removed should contact the Transfer Credit Centre directly.
Official award line (IB Psychology HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: HH/PSYC 1010 3.0 (3 credits)
York University: Advanced Secondary and Other Pre-University Programs (IB transfer credit table)
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
3
credit (1 course = 3 credits)
Ontario Resident
~$204-$319/credit
~$612 - $957
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts and Science to Engineering)
Out-of-Province
~$225-$352/credit
~$675 - $1,055
Potential Tuition Value
International
~$1,236-$1,312/credit
~$3,708 - $3,937
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 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 | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 1001 (0.5) & PSYC 1002 (0.5) | View estimate | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | Psychology 1011.03 + Psychology 1012.03 = 6 credit… | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | PSYC 1XX (3 or 6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Psychology 1X03 and 1XX3 | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | Psychology 1000 + 1001 + three unspecified credit … | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 102 + PSYC 103 (6.0 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 4/7 | SFU PSYC 100 (3), B-Soc; SFU PSYC 102 (3), B-Soc | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | PSY 102 and PSY 202, or 2 PSY LLS | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | PSYCH 104 (3 units) + PSYCH 105 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | PSYC_V 101 (3) + PSYC_V 102 (3) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | Psychology 201 | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 1000 (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | PSYC 1200: Introduction to Psychology | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: PSYC 1003/1004<br>Fredericton: 1000-le… | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | PSY 1101 + PSY 1102 (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | PSYC 101 + PSYC 102 | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | PSY Jr.6 = 6 credit units | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | PSY1**H (0.5 cr, A&S No/No/No) · PSY1**Y (1.0 cr, … | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | PSYC 100A (1.5 units) and PSYC 100B (1.5 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | PSYCH 101 + PSYCH 1XX (1.0 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | PSYC-1150 (Introduction to Psychology as a Behavio… | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Psychology 1002A/B (0.5 cr) + Psychology 1003A/B (… | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | N/A | No transfer credit | — | → |
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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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