International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit & Chart
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Students who earn scores of 5, 6, or 7 on International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) Examinations taken before high school graduation will receive 8 units of credit toward graduation at UC Davis for each such test completed with the required scores, provided official scores are submitted to the Office of Admissions. Students who complete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above will receive 6 quarter units in addition to the units earned for individual Higher Level exams (effective S20). The university does not grant credit for Standard Level (SL) exams.
Students should be advised that college courses taken before or after attending UC may duplicate Advanced Placement (AP), IB and/or A Level examinations. Additionally, exams may duplicate each other; for example, an AP or IB exam in the same subject area. If the student does duplicate an exam with another exam of the same subject content, and/or an exam with a college course, we will award credit only once.
Note: International Baccalaureate credit earned prior to entering the university will not be counted toward maximum unit limitations either for the selection of a major or for graduation.
Note: This is not a comprehensive list. If your exam is not listed, credit will be determined in consultation with an advisor.
| IB Higher Level (HL) Exam with score of 5 or 6 or 7 | Units Awarded | UC Davis Course Equivalent | Duplicate Credit Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 8 | BIS 010 | No |
| Business Management | 8 | None | N/A |
| Chemistry | |||
With score of 5 or 6 |
8 | CHE 010 | No |
With score of 7 |
8 | CHE 002A | Yes |
| Classical Greek | 8 | GRK 001 & GRK 002 | Yes |
| Computer Science | 8 | None | N/A |
| Dance | 8 | None | N/A |
| Economics | 8 | ECN 001A & ECN 001B | Yes |
| English A: Literature 1 or English A: Language & Literature 1 | 8 | ENL 003 | No |
| English B | 8 | None | N/A |
| Film | 8 | None | N/A |
| French A: Language & Literature; Literature | 8 | FRE 021 & FRE 022 & FRE 023 | No |
| French B | 8 | FRE 001 & FRE 002 & FRE 003 | No |
| Geography | 8 | None | N/A |
| German A: Language & Literature | 8 | GER 001 & GER 002 & GER 003 | No |
| German A: Literature | 8 | GER 001 & GER 002 | No |
| German B | 8 | GER 001 & GER 002 | No |
| Global Politics | 8 | None | N/A |
| History of Africa | 8 | HIS 015A & HIS 015B | Yes |
| History of the Americas | 8 | HIS 017A & HIS 017B | Yes |
| History of Europe | 8 | HIS 004C | Yes |
| History of Europe & the Islamic World | 8 | None | N/A |
| History of Europe & the Middle East | 8 | None | N/A |
| History of the Islamic World | 8 | HIS 006 | Yes |
| History of Southeast Asia & Oceania | 8 | None | N/A |
| Italian A: Language & Literature | 8 | ITA 023 | No |
| Italian A: Literature | 8 | ITA 021 & ITA 022 | No |
| Italian B | 8 | None | N/A |
| Languages other than English (if not listed separately) | 8 | See department for level placement | |
| Latin | 8 | LAT 001 & LAT 002 | Yes |
| Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches | 8 | MAT 021A & MAT 021B | Yes |
| Music | 4 | MUS 010 | Yes |
| Philosophy | 8 | PHI 001 | No |
| Physics | 8 | PHY 001A & PHY 001B | No |
| Portuguese B | 8 | POR 001 & POR 002 & POR 003 & POR 008 | No |
| Psychology | 8 | PSC 001 | No |
| Social & Cultural Anthropology | 8 | ANT 002 | Yes |
| Spanish A | 8 | None | N/A |
| Spanish B | 8 | None | N/A |
| Theatre | 8 | None | N/A |
| Visual Arts | 8 | None | N/A |
| IB Diploma (30+ points) | 6 | None | N/A |
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6 or higher on the Standard Level (SL) exam satisfies the university Entry Level Writing Requirement, but does not result in any course credit.
Students who complete the IB diploma with a score of 30+ will receive 6 quarter units towards their UC degree, in addition to the units earned for individual Higher Level exams (effective S20).
The university does not grant credit for Standard Level (SL) exams.
To have IB scores sent to UC Davis, contact International Baccalaureate Office at US +1 301 202 3025; More contact options; Requesting IB transcripts & certificates.