Program Overview

Cannabis Regulation & Quality Assurance (CAQC)

Overview

This one-year graduate certificate program is the first of its kind in Ontario. With the increase in cannabis product commercialization, there has been a growing demand for regulation and quality assurance experts. In this program, you will develop the knowledge and expertise to grade and maintain product quality in a highly regulated industry. Your learning will include interpreting and understanding regulatory standards governed by the Cannabis Act and Regulations. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be prepared to seek careers in cannabis regulation or quality assurance in medical or cannabis production organizations.

Skills

• Preparing and managing quality documents and records
• Analyzing clinical data
• Developing components of a quality manual
• Applying quality assurance frameworks
• Mitigating risks for an organization
• Supporting security system oversight
• Supporting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the manufacturing and distribution of various cannabis products

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Your Career

As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options, such as:

• Quality Assurance Associate
• Regulatory Affairs Associate
• Scientific Writer and Reviewer

Related Programs

• Clinical Research
• Cosmetic Science
• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs & Quality Operations

Campus

• Seneca@York

Delivery

• Hybrid

Duration

• 2 Semesters (1 Year)

Credential

• Ontario College Graduate Certificate

School

• School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry