Cambridge International Examination (CIE) Program

The University of Arizona accepts Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Advanced--AS- and A-level--scores (as well as College-Level Examination Program, Advanced Placement, DSST, and International Baccalaureate exam scores) as a basis for awarding credit toward a degree. Students who complete CIE classes in their high school may take Cambridge International exams prior to coming to the University. Exams are administered through Cambridge International at high schools each May.

CIE credit is considered credit by examination at the UA. Credit is determined from the CIE credit table that applies to the date when the exam was taken. Credits earned based on the exam score may be counted toward the student's major or minor fields of study or General Education requirements. See the CIE credit table below, and contact your college academic advisor to confirm how course credit will apply toward a specific degree program.

For further information regarding CIE at the University of Arizona, contact:

Office of Admissions
The University of Arizona
PO Box 210040
Tucson, AZ 85721-0040

Phone: (520) 621-3237
Email: appinfo@arizona.edu

2020-2021 Cambridge International Exam Table

APPLICATION TO UA DEGREE
Cambridge International Exam Name	Score	General Education and Foundations	See Note Below	Course Credit	CIE Credit
Accounting AS-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	3 units
Accounting A-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	6 units
Art & Design AS-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	3 units
Art & Design A-level	E or better	None		ART department elective credit	6 units
Biology AS-level	D or better	T2 Natural Sciences or T1 ECOL 170	OR*	MCB department elective credit	4 units
Biology AS-level	E	T1 Natural Sciences or T1 MCB 170C	OR*	MCB department elective credit	4 units
Biology A-level	D or better	T2 Natural Sciences and T1 ECOL 170	OR*	MCB 181R & 181L and ECOL 182R & 182L	8 units
Biology A-level	E	T1 Natural Sciences or T1 MCB 170C	OR*	MCB 181R & 181L	4 units
Business AS-Level	E or better	None		general elective credit	3 units
Business A-Level	E or better	None		general elective credit	6 units
Chemistry AS-level	D or better	T2 Natural Sciences or T1 CHEM 170	OR*	CHEM 101A and CHEM department elective credit	4 units
Chemistry A-level	A or better	T2 Natural Sciences and T1 CHEM 170	OR*	CHEM 151 & 152	8 units
	B or C	T2 Natural Sciences or T1 CHEM 170	OR*	CHEM 151	4 units
	D or lower	T2 Natural Sciences or T1 CHEM 170	OR*	CHEM 101A and CHEM department elective credit	4 units
Chinese Language AS-level	C or better	None	and	CHN 101	5 units
Chinese A-level	C or better	Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students	and	CHN 101 & 102	10 units
Classical Studies AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Classical Studies A-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Computer Science AS-level	E or better	None		Elective credit	3 units
Computer Science A-level	E or better	None		Elective credit	3 units
Digitial Media & Design AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Digitial Media & Design A-level	E or better	None		ART department elective credit	3 units
Design & Technology AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Design & Technology A-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Design & Textiles AS-level	E or better	None		Elective credit	3 units
Design & Textiles A-level	E or better	None		Elective credit	6 units
Economics AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Economics A-level	D or better	None		ECON 201A & 201B	6 units
English Language AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
English Language A-level	E or better	ENGL 101; student is eligible to enroll in ENGL 102.	OR*	ENGL department elective credit	3 units
English Literature and English Language AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
English Literature and English Language A-level	E or better	Student is eligible to enroll in ENGL 109H. [If student completes 109H with a grade of "C" or better, the composition requirement is fulfilled.]	and	ENGL department elective credit	6 units
English Literature AS-level (Literature in English)	E or better	None		None	0 units
English Literature A-level (Literature in English)	E or better	None		ENGL department elective credit	3 units
Environmental Management AS-level	D or better	None		ENVS department elective credit	4 units
Food Studies A-level	E or better	None		NSC department elective credit	6 units
Food Studies AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
FREN AS-level	C or better	None		FREN 101	4 units
FREN A-level	C or better	Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students	and	FREN 101 & 102	8 units
French Literature AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
General Paper (writing) AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Geography AS-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	3 units
Geography A-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	6 units
German A-level	C or better	Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students	and	GER 101 & 102	8 units
German A-level	D or E	None		Elective credit	6 units
German Language AS-level	C or better	None		GER 101	4 units
Global Perspectives & Research AS-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	3 units
Global Perspectives & Research A-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	6 units
History AS-level	E or better	None		HIST elective credit	3 units
History A-level	E or better	None		HIST elective credit	6 units
Information Technology AS-level	E or better	None		ISTA 100	3 units
Information Technology A-level	E or better	None		ISTA 100	3 units
Literature in English AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Literature in English A-level (English Literature)	E or better	None		ENGL department elective credit	3 units
Marine Science AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Marine Science A-level	D or better	None		None	0 units
Mathematics AS-level	E or better	Satisfies math G- and M-strand requirements		MATH 112	3 units
Mathematics A-level	E or better	Satisfies math G- and M-strand requirements		MATH 120R & MATH113	7 units
Mathematics-Further A-level	E or better	Satisfies math requirement for all students		MATH 163, 125, and 129	9 units
Media Studies AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Media Studies A-level	E or better	None		Elective credit	3 units
Music AS-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	3 units
Music A-level	E or better	None		MUS elective credit	6 units
Physical Education AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Physical Education A-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Physics AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Physics A-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Portuguese A-level	C or better	None		PORT 101 & 102	8 units
Portuguese Language AS-level	C or better	None		PORT 101	4 units
Portuguese Literature AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Psychology AS-level	E or better	T1 PSY 150A1	OR*	PSY 101	3 units
Psychology A-level	E or better	T1 PSY 150A1 and T2 Individuals & Societies	OR*	PSY 101 and PSY department elective credit	6 units
Sociology AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Sociology A-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Spanish Language AS-level	C or better	None		SPAN 101	4 units
Spanish First Language AS-level	C or better	None		SPAN101	4 units
SPAN A-level	C or better	Satisfies foreign language requirement for non-BA students	and	SPAN 101 & 102	8 units
Thinking Skills AS-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	3 units
Thinking Skills A-level	E or better	None		general elective credit	6 units
Travel & Tourism AS-level	E or better	None		None	0 units
Travel & Tourism A-level	E or better	None		None	0 units

Note: Students have the option of using their exam score for Gen Ed/Foundations or for specific non-Gen Ed/Foundations course credit. This option should be exercised with the assistance of a college advisor.

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