MS in Biotechnology - Medical Cannabis Therapeutics Concentration
About
Medical cannabis can be described as the unprocessed or processed cannabis plant or extract consisting of Cannabinoids, terpenes, and other hydrocarbons that are prescribed by physicians for their patients. These products have been used for centuries to manage or treat several ailments including, but not limited to, Epilepsy, pain, blood pressure, seizures, depression, anxiety, and appetite loss as well as supplemental treatments for cancer, Palliative Care, AIDS, sickle cell disease, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Parkinson鈥檚 disease, Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, Tourette鈥檚, autism, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), and more. At the end of 2021, the size of the global medical cannabis market exceeded $17 billion USD and is expected to grow at a compounded growth rate of 22.9% over the next 10 years. Correspondingly, employment in this sector grew 32% in FY21, adding 77,000 new jobs to the 21,000 Americans employed in the legal cannabis industry.
无码人妻 School of Medicine鈥檚 Medical Cannabis Therapeutics concentration in our #1 Ranked MS in Biotechnology prepares students to excel in this new and growing marketplace. With this training, several jobs are waiting for the well-trained as medical cannabis laboratory scientists, Budtender, Dispensary Manager, production/ testing technicians & analysts, brand ambassadors, medical cannabis liaison(s), cultivation technicians, Extraction Technicians, Master growers, Marijuana Sales Representatives, Cannabis Compliance Manager, and operational business leaders, e.g., chief of cultivation and chief of manufacturing.
Program at a Glance
- Credits to Graduate: 35-credit hours
- Program Length: 12 months/1 year
- GMAT/GRE or Waiver: GMAT/GRE not required
- Tuition: $950 per credit hour
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Who
College graduates interested in advancing their careers in biotechnology with a minimum of a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
What
This 35-credit hour MSBT degree is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the biotechnology industry including government, academic, laboratories, and private sector that serve as a pathway to advance training via online learning. The program offers students a unique combination of courses in biosciences, regulatory affairs, entrepreneurship, and project management.
Where
Online|Anywhere
Why
New discoveries in biotechnology are transforming life as we know it. This field intersects biology and technology that leads new product development designed to enrich lives. From drug development to the production of biologics, plant and animal science to medical devices - biotechnology is everywhere. Biotechnology addresses many global problems such as climate change, aging, health equity, food production, and infectious disease to name a few. As a result, job growth of the biotechnology workforce is one of the fastest growing sectors globally (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
When
Online Course Calendar 2023-2024
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Finish Date |
Final Grades Posted |
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Fall 2023 |
Monday, August 21 |
Saturday, October 14 |
October 18 |
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Monday, October 16 |
Saturday, December 11 |
December 15 |
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Spring 2024 |
Tuesday, January 2 |
Saturday, February 24 |
February 28 |
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Monday, February 26 |
Saturday, April 20 |
April 24 |
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Summer 2024 |
Monday, April 29 |
Saturday, June 22 |
June 26 |
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Monday, June 24 |
Saturday, August 17 |
August 21 |
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Fall 2024 |
Monday, August 19 |
Saturday, October 12 |
October 16 |
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Monday, October 14 |
Saturday, December 7 |
December 11 |
Deadlines
Fall 2024 Cohort
- Applications open: January 2, 2024
- Early Decision application deadline: April 5, 2024
- Applications close: July 5, 2024
- Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as completed applications are received and reviewed by the admissions committee. *Interviews are not guaranteed.
Scheduled Breaks
- Winter Break: 12/12/23 - 01/01/24
- Spring Break: 4/21/24 鈥� 4/28/24
Admissions and Tuition Information
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Curriculum
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