Program Overview

Overview

The Cannabis Science and Medicine Graduate Certificate is a fully online, interprofessional certificate program that educates health professionals on the scientific use of cannabis and cannabis-derived products for therapeutic options. Throughout this online certificate program, students will learn from experienced faculty and researchers, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and discover how cannabis science and medicine can be used to provide safe, high-quality patient care.

Program at a Glance

• Tuition In-State: Cost Per Credit: $773
• Tuition Out-of-State: Cost Per Credit: $773
• Application Deadline: April 25
• Credit Hours: 9 or 11
• Time To Completion: 12-24 Months
• Format: Online

Program Details

The Cannabis Science and Medicine certificate program is designed for pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals who want to optimize overall clinical outcomes, enhance their knowledge of cannabis chemistry, and better serve their patient populations. During the online certificate program, students will take flexible, self-directed courses and participate in live, case-based discussions led by clinical practice experts, clinical researchers, medicinal plant chemists and pharmacologists, and legal and regulatory leaders.

The CSM program requires a total of nine core credit hours in order to complete the certificate, and students will have the opportunity to take an optional two-credit laboratory methods course if they would like to supplement their pharmacology, therapeutics, and legal and regulatory coursework. The CSM certificate can be completed in as few as two semesters, but students are allowed to take up to two calendar years to successfully complete the program. Completion of this graduate certificate will also enable students to apply their earned credits (9 to 11 credit hours) toward a 30 credit hour Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree with an emphasis in Cannabis Science and Medicine.

Tuition & Fees

At CU Anschutz, tuition costs are affordable to provide a world-class education without financial burden. The total tuition cost for the Cannabis Science and Medicine graduate certificate is:

• 9 credit hours: $6,957
• 11 credit hours: $8,503 Additional fees may apply.

Admissions

The CSM certificate program is open to applicants who:

• Have completed a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a biological, chemical, medical science, or allied health program; OR
• Are enrolled and in good standing in an accredited health sciences professional school (MD, DO, PA, PharmD, DMD/DDS, RN, BSN, APRN, or other as appropriate).
  • Must have completed at least one year within the program's curriculum and be in good standing with a cumulative professional GPA of at least 2.0.
  • Must be in good standing with any internship licensing agency.

Application Materials

To apply for the Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Science and Medicine, the following application materials are required:

• $100 application fee
• Online application
• Personal statement
• Resume/CV
• Official transcripts
• Photo identification
• English Language Proficiency test scores (international applicants only)

After submitting all required application materials, applicants can expect to receive an admission decision from the Cannabis Science and Medicine program within two weeks.