McMaster University

Hamilton, ON

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IB Subjects Accepted

~$200

Per Credit (CAD)*

*Tuition rates are approximate and may vary by year, faculty, and program. Always verify with official university sources.

IB Transfer Credit Policies

Biology HL

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

BIOLOGY 1A03 and BIOLOGY 1M03

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Chemistry HL

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

CHEM 1A03 + CHEM 1AA3 (up to 6 units)

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Computer Science HL

Department of Engineering

Official

Min Grade: 5

3 units of unspecified Level 1 Computer Science

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Economics HL

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

Economics 1B03 and 1BB3

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English A: Language and Literature HL

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

ENGLISH 1XXX (6 units)

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English A: Literature HL

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

ENGLISH 1XXX (6 units)

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French A: Language and Literature HL

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

6 units of unspecified Level 1 French

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French A: Literature HL

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

6 units of unspecified Level 1 French

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French B HL

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

6 units of unspecified Level 1 French

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Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL

Business 1 (DeGroote)

Engineering 1

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

Mathematics 1F03

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Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL

Business 1 (DeGroote)

Engineering 1

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

Mathematics 1F03

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Physics HL

Engineering 1

Official

Min Grade: 5

Physics 1A03 and 1AA3

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Psychology HL

General (Arts & Science)

Faculty Policy

Min Grade: 5

Psychology 1X03 and 1XX3

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