Higher Level (HL) Exams Only. Passing score = 5, 6, and 7, except as noted below. UC credit granted for passing score=5. Exams not listed are not currently accepted for subject credit.
International Baccalaureate Exam | Requirement Satisfied |
Any language except English: B | International Studies |
Biology | Biological Science (for Arch, LA, US only); equal to Bio 1A and 1B |
Business Management | Social Behavioral Sciences (Arch and LA only) |
Chemistry | Physical Science (US majors only); equal to Chem 1A |
Dance | Arts & Literature |
Economics | Social & Behavioral Sciences (all majors); equal to Econ 1 or 2 |
English A: Language and Literature | Full R&C |
English A: Literature | Full R&C |
Film | Arts and Literature |
Geography | Social & Behavioral Sciences (Arch and LA major only) |
Global Politics | Social Behavioral Sciences |
Greek Classic** | Arts & Literature |
History, Americas | Historical Studies (all majors) or Social & Behavioral Sciences (Arch and LA majors only) |
History, Europe | Historical Studies (all majors) or Social & Behavioral Sciences (Arch and LA majors only) |
History, Africa & Middle East | Historical Studies (all majors) |
History, Asia & Oceania | Historical Studies (all majors) |
Latin** | International Studies |
Mathematics** | Equal to Math 1A and 1B |
Mathematics HL Analysis and Approaches | Equal to Math 1A or 16A. Satisfies lower division major requirement, Math 16A for Arch and SED majors. |
Mathematics HL Applications and Interpretation*** | Equal to Math 16A. Satisfies lower division major requirement, Math 16A for Arch and SED majors. |
Music | Arts & Literature |
Philosophy | Philosophy & Values |
Physics | Physical Science (PS) for US and LA majors. Physical Science (PS) for ARCH and SED if Physics exam and IB Mathematics HL both completed with a passing score. |
Psychology | Social & Behavioral Sciences (Arch and LA majors only) |
Social and Cultural Anthropology | Social & Behavioral Sciences (Arch and LA majors only) |
Theater | Arts & Literature |
Visual Arts | Arts & Literature |
World Religions** | Philosophy & Values |
**Update 2022: These exams are no longer offered, but will still be accepted if completed prior to 2022
***No credit awarded 2021 and later
Additional Notes:
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization awards either a diploma or a certificate for individual IB exams. UC awards students who complete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above with 6 quarter (4 semester) units toward their UC degree, in addition to the units earned for individual Higher Level exams (usually 24 quarter/16 semester units). Students who receive IB certificates with scores of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams will receive 8 quarter (5.3 semester) units. The university does not grant credit for certificates in Standard Level examinations.
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