MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Business

Program Overview

The MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Business provides students with comprehensive knowledge in cannabis medicine, science, business, policies, and social aspects through online, asynchronous courses. The program equips graduates with the skills necessary for success in the cannabis industry, including patient support, research, and business model innovation. Students can also earn stackable certificates in Cannabis Medicine, Cannabis Science, and Cannabis Business. The program prepares graduates for diverse career paths in the rapidly growing cannabis industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Cannabis Science & Business program is a fully online program designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge in cannabis medicine, science, business, policies, and social aspects. The program aims to strengthen skills necessary for success in the cannabis industry, including patient support, research contributions, and the development of innovative cannabis business models. The program's objectives are to:

• Prepare students to excel in the cannabis field as researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs, or healthcare providers.
• Provide students with a deep understanding of the therapeutic effects, science, and business of cannabis.
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to better support patients in need of alternative treatment options.
The MS degree program encompasses three stackable graduate certificates in the following areas:
• Cannabis Medicine: Covers clinical applications, physiological impacts, therapies, and health effects.
• Cannabis Science: Focuses on botany, chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology.
• Cannabis Business: Explores regulations, management, operations, financial analysis, and business model innovation.

Outline:

The program requires 33 credits (11 courses) and can be completed in 1.5 to 4 years. Students can enroll in the fall, spring, or summer semesters and choose a part-time or full-time schedule. All cannabis courses are online and mostly asynchronous.

Program Requirements:

• 2 courses with prefix CMD (choose from: CMD503, CMD506, CMD504, CMD507, CMD505)
• 2 courses with prefix CSC (choose from: CSC511, CSC512, CSC513)
• 2 courses with prefix CBU, CCT, or MBX (choose from: CBU501, CBU506, CBU 509, CCT508, or MBX604)
• 2 research courses: CRS600 & CRS610
• 3 remaining courses with prefixes CMD, CSC, CBU, CCT or CSO

Course Schedule:

Fall Courses:

• CMD 506 Cannabinoid Medicine and Nervous System Disorders (Replaces CMD 503 Pathology Potentially Responsive to Cannabis)
• CSC 511 Botany and Chemistry of Cannabis
• CBU 501 Emerging Issues in the Cannabis Industry
• CBU 509 Industrial Hemp Materials, Process, and Products
• CSO 521 Cannabis & Public Health

Spring Courses:

• CMD 507 Cannabinoid Medicine and Somatic Disorders (Replaces CMD 504 Conventional & Cannabinoid Therapy of Disease)
• CSC 512 Forensic Analysis of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products
• CBU 506 Essentials of Cannabis Financial and Operations Analysis
• CSO 522 Cannabis Policy, Politics, & Regulation
• MBX 604 Business Model Innovation

Summer Courses:

• CMD 505 Health Implications of Medicinal Cannabis
• CSC 513 Cannabinoid Pharmacology
• CCT 508 Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Med.
Cannabis Analysis and Dispensing
• CSO 523 Cannabis Social Justice and Equity Policies: Evaluating Impact and Outcome
• CRS 600 Applied Research Design & Methods

Fall, Spring, Summer Courses:

• CRS 610 Cannabis Capstone Project

Certificates:

As students complete courses towards the M.S. degree, they can also earn cannabis certificates in:

• Cannabis Medicine (CMD 503, CMD 504, CMD 505, CMD 506, CMD 507)
• Cannabis Science (CSC 511, CSC 512, CSC 513)
• Cannabis Business (CBU 501, CBU 506, MBX 604)

Non-Degree Option:

Students can take individual courses as a non-degree student (non-matriculated option).

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in the cannabis industry, including:

• Research Scientist: Conduct research on the therapeutic effects, science, and business of cannabis.
• Cannabis Business Owner/Manager: Develop and manage cannabis businesses, including dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and product development companies.
• Healthcare Provider: Provide patient care and education related to medical cannabis.
• Policy Analyst: Analyze and advocate for cannabis policies.
• The program is fully online and asynchronous, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
• The program includes a capstone project, which allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.
• The program is designed to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in the cannabis industry.

Disclaimer:

Thomas Jefferson University recognizes the legal complexities surrounding cannabis and adheres to federal regulations.