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British system (GCE A level) applicants

What you need to know as a British system (GCE A level) applicant

Discover Dalhousie's admission requirements for British system (GCE A level) applicants, and learn how you can apply for transfer credits and scholarships.

See detailed GCE A level admission requirements Review the GCE A level transfer credit table
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Admission requirements

As a GCE A Level (British System) applicant, you must meet pilipiliÂþ»­'s general admission requirements. You need a minimum of five subjects, including:

  • Two A (Advanced) levels or four AS (Advanced Subsidiary) levels with grades of C or better.
  • Math requirements are met through the GCE curriculum in the following ways:
    • Academic Math 12 is met by IGCSE or O level math
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University credit for British system (GCE A level) courses

SelectÌýGCE A Levels completed with aÌýminimum gradeÌýof CÌýare eligible for transfer credit consideration.ÌýPlease see the table below for a list of the GCE A Level transfer credits that pilipiliÂþ»­ currently offers. Dalhousie does not offer transfer credit for AS and GCSE or O (Ordinary) level classes.

Please note:Ìýthe transfer credits a student receives may be impacted by the degree requirements of their program.

How to request GCE A level transfer credits

Please note:ÌýTransfer credits are subject to change. Due to degree requirements, students in the Bachelor of Engineering program are eligible to receive a maximum of 12 credit hours of transfer credits.ÌýPlease contactÌýtransfercredits@dal.caÌýor speak to anÌýacademic advisorÌýfor more information.

A level course

Dalhousie equivalent

Accounting

COMM 1101.03

Arabic

ARBC 1021.03 and 1022.03

Biology

BIOL 1010.03 + 1011.03

Business

COMM 1999.03

Chemistry

CHEM 1011.03 + 1012.03

Chinese

CHIN 3999.06 (elective)

Computer Science

CSCI 1999.06 (elective)

Design & Textiles

THEA 1999.06 (elective)

Dress & Textiles

THEA 1999.06 (elective)

Drama & Theatre Studies A

THEA 1991.03

Economics

ECON 1101.03 + 1102.03

Food Studies

FOSC 1000.03 + 1991.03 (elective)

French

FREN 1999.06 (elective)

Geography

GEOG 1030.03 + 1035.03

Government and Politics

POLI 1050.03 + 1055.03Ìý

History

HIST 1999.06 (elective)

Information Technology

CSCI 1615.03 + 1616.03

Islamic Studies

RELS 2003.03 + 1999.03 (elective)

Literature in English

ENGLÌý1015.03 and 1025.03

Mathematics

MATH 1000.03/1010.03

Mathematics (Further)

MATH 1010.03/2030.03

Modern Greek

CLAS 1999.06 (elective)

Music

MUSC 1999.06 (Student may contact the department regarding specific music equivalencies) (elective)

Philosphy

PHIL 1500.03 and 1501.03

Physics

PHYC 1280.03 & 1290.03

Portugese

ASSC 1999.06 (elective)

Psychology

PSYO 1021.03 & 1022.03

Religion & Ethics

ASSC 1999.06

Sociology

SOSA 1003.03 and 1999.03 (general elective)

Spanish

SPAN 2021.03 and 2022.03 (with placement test)

At present, transfer credit is not offered for:

  • Art & Design
  • Design and Technology
  • English Language
  • Hindi
  • Law
  • Marathi
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Urdu and Urdu Language

  1. Confirm your offer of admissionÌýbyÌýpaying your admission deposit.
  2. Complete theÌý. You can submit your completed form before your final exam results are available. Transfer credits will be listed as pending on your academic record until an officialÌýGCE certificate is received.Ìý
  3. You must arrange for a GCE certificate to be sent to theÌýRegistrar’s OfficeÌýdirectly from the examining board (i.e. CIE Pearson, EdExcel, etc.) as soon as it is available. Final exam results submitted directly from a secondary institution are also acceptable.Ìý

Please note:ÌýIf you have completed post-secondary academic work, in addition to GCE A Level courses, visitÌýdal.ca/transfercreditsÌýfor more information about how to submit a request form.

Deadline: Transfer credit request forms must be submitted before you complete your first semester at pilipiliÂþ»­.

Processing time:Ìý4-6 weeks.

GCE A levels scholarships

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Ready to apply?

You can submit your application as early as October 15 of your grade 12 year. An early offer of admission means you can get a head start on your next steps, like applying for scholarships and residence.

Learn more about how to apply