High School Student: International Baccalauréat (IB)
General Requirements
In order to be considered for admission, IB Diploma candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the full IB Diploma with passes in six subjects with three at the Higher Level, no mark lower than 3, and a minimum grade total of 28 (excluding bonus points).
- Satisfy all admission criteria, including prerequisite courses, for the desired program.
- Present a competitive score for the desired program.
- Submit any Supplementary Information listed on your SOLUS To-Do List.
Students completing the IBCP:
The IBCP is considered along with the student's complete high school record. Students applying for a Science/STEM based program and/or Bachelor of Commerce program must present a minimum of three IB courses and meet the program prerequisites. Students applying for an Arts based program will be considered on a minimum of two IB courses. English must be one of the two IB subjects.
Arts
Arts (QA)
English.
Concurrent Education/Arts (QB)
English.
Concurrent Education/French (QBF)
English.
Smith Commerce
Smith Commerce (QC)
Mathematics and English. Minimum English and Mathematics score of 5. (Predicted/final). Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Mandatory Supplementary Application.
Computing
Computing (QD)
English and Mathematics. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Education
Concurrent Education/Arts (QB)
English.
Concurrent Education/French (QBF)
English.
Concurrent Education/Kinesiology (QKF)
English, Mathematics, Biology, plus one of Chemistry or Physics or HL Sports, Exercise and Health Science. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Concurrent Education/Music (QMM)
English. Personal audition, interview and theory test.
Concurrent Education/Science (QF)
English, Mathematics, plus two of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Smith Engineering
Smith Engineering (QE)
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and English. The Engineering admission average is calculated using only the prerequisite subjects. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Stream (QEC)
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and English. The Engineering admission average is calculated using only the prerequisite subjects. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Mechatronics and Robotics (QEM)
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and English. The Engineering admission average is calculated using only the prerequisite subjects. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Health Sciences
Health Sciences (QH)
Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics. Minimum English score of 5. (Predicted/final)
Mandatory Supplementary Application.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology (QK)
English, Mathematics, Biology, plus one of Chemistry or Physics or HL Sports, Exercise and Health Science. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Concurrent Education/Kinesiology (QKF)
English, Mathematics, Biology, plus one of Chemistry or Physics or HL Sports, Exercise and Health Science. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Music
Music (QM)
English. Personal audition, interview and theory test.
Concurrent Education/Music (QMM)
English. Personal audition, interview and theory test.
Music Theatre
Music Theatre (QMT)
English. Personal audition.
Nursing
Nursing (QN)
Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics. Minimum English score of 4. (Predicted/final)
Mandatory Supplementary Application.
Science
Science (QS)
English, Mathematics, plus two of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Life Science (QL)
English, Mathematics, plus two of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Concurrent Education/Science (QF)
English, Mathematics, plus two of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Please Note: Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL is not an acceptable prerequisite.
Common Requirements
Supplementary Information
Your high school transcript is just one piece of information we use when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen’s has a unique To-Do List, detailing exactly what we need to complete your application. You can see your To-Do List (and the due dates) on your SOLUS Student Centre. We will send your SOLUS access information after you apply.
We review and update our supplementary requirements on a regular basis to ensure applicants have a meaningful platform to share additional information not available through their grades.
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