Griffith University awards credit into a range of undergraduate degree programs for studies completed in an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Students must achieve a passing grade in the IB subject considered equivalent to the University course.
You can receive credit up to the equivalent of one full-time trimester of University study (40CP). The amount of credit awarded will be determined based upon the IB subjects studied and the Griffith program you have been admitted to.
This credit will allow you to either accelerate your University degree or reduce your University workload in certain trimesters.
Further information about the pathways into Health programs for IB diploma students is available from the Griffith Health website.
Approved course credit for IB subjects.
| IB subject (Higher Level) | Griffith course credit |
|---|---|
| Business Management | 1006GBS Why Money Matters + 1008GBS Business Decision Making |
| Biology (completed 2024 and prior) |
1005MSC Genes and Disease
OR 1041SCG Biological Systems |
| Biology (completed 2025 onwards) | 1005MSC Genes and Disease |
| Biology (Griffith Health approved IB)^ |
1005MSC Genes and Disease + 1014MSC Cells, Tissues and Regulation
OR 1001NSC Human Biology: from Cells to Systems + 1042SCG Genetics and Evolutionary BiologyOR 1041SCG Biological Systems + 1042SCG Genetics and Evolutionary Biology |
| Chemistry |
1001MSC Chemistry of Biological Systems I
OR 1411ESC Chemistry I |
| Chemistry (Griffith Health approved IB)^ |
1001MSC Chemistry of Biological Systems I + 1015MSC Chemistry of Biological Systems II
OR 1411ESC Chemistry I + 1422ESC Chemistry II |
| Classical Languages | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Computer Science | 1007ICT Computer Systems and Cyber Security |
| Design Technology | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Digital Society | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Economics | 1006GBS Why Money Matters |
| Film | 1725GFS Screen Grammar + 1726GFS Foundations of Film Production |
| Global Politics | 1001GIR International Relations |
| Information Technology in a Global Society | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Language A: Language and Literature | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Language A: Literature | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Language B | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Music | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Philosophy | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Psychology | 1001PSY Introduction to Psychology 1 + 10CP Level 1 Flexible Module Elective |
| Psychology (Standard Level) | 20CP Level 1 Flexible Module Electives (towards Psychology programs only) |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology | 1007LHS Understanding the Social World |
| Theatre | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
| Visual Arts | Level 1 Flexible Module Elective* |
[*] Level 1 Flexible Module Elective's apply to Arts, Business and Science programs only.
[^] A Griffith Health approved IB includes specific options within a subject that have been negotiated between Griffith and a School. Griffith Health students who complete the Griffith Health approved IB curriculum will be eligible to receive credit for up to four Foundation Year courses (40CP). Refer to the Griffith Health Foundation Year site for individual program details.
International Baccalaureate studies
Before submitting your application, please consider all types of previous study you would like to apply for credit.
To investigate your options further before submitting an application, please view the Credit Transfer steps.