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Submission Number: 360
Submission ID: 360
Submission UUID: 646de833-bc16-46fc-83f3-60a87bcb2c1b
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=0VI6n9aQWUOX4bik-zFryWDKL1SpAVc4I-ebjuTrsrc
Created: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 15:09
Completed: Mon, 09/16/2024 - 13:35
Changed: Mon, 09/16/2024 - 16:10
Remote IP address: 138.88.107.82
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
Universities at Shady Grove
9640 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville
Maryland
20850
United States
Maryland
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Name: Erika Pixley
Title: Associate Director of Admissions
Phone (Work): 4107068056
Email: epixley@rx.umaryland.edu
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Program Application Deadline
July 15, 2025
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No
$75
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Program Description
The MS in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics is designed for students who are interested in a career in the medical cannabis industry, whether in a clinical, scientific, or policy role.
The program provides education in following areas:
Basic science (pharmacology, chemistry, and medical cannabis delivery systems)
Clinical uses (pathophysiology, assessment, and management of conditions that may be treated by medical cannabis)
Adverse effects and public health considerations
Federal and state laws and policies
Students will take five required foundational courses in medical cannabis science, therapeutics, and policy. Students will also be able to choose three elective courses based on their interests. After completing elective courses, all students will take a course in research methods as well as a capstone course comprised of expert seminars, case studies, and discussions.
Coursework is designed to accommodate students with and without a background in science or medicine, and faculty are dedicated to making courses interesting and accessible to all students, regardless of academic background.
The program provides education in following areas:
Basic science (pharmacology, chemistry, and medical cannabis delivery systems)
Clinical uses (pathophysiology, assessment, and management of conditions that may be treated by medical cannabis)
Adverse effects and public health considerations
Federal and state laws and policies
Students will take five required foundational courses in medical cannabis science, therapeutics, and policy. Students will also be able to choose three elective courses based on their interests. After completing elective courses, all students will take a course in research methods as well as a capstone course comprised of expert seminars, case studies, and discussions.
Coursework is designed to accommodate students with and without a background in science or medicine, and faculty are dedicated to making courses interesting and accessible to all students, regardless of academic background.
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Institution Information
Public
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Fall
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Degree Requirements
30
Not Required
Required
Not Required
Not Required
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Degree Information
Hybrid
Natural Product
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Program Statistics
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100
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Yes
GRE and Other Tests
No
TOEFL or IELTS
Yes
Letters of Recommendation
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3
Letters must come professional sources
Yes
Other Admission Requirements
2.5
3.0
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Financial Support
0
Tuition Waiver, Other
n/a
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
We are not a participating PharmGrad program
We are not a participating PharmGrad program
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