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UMB officially launches cannabis science degree

UMB officially launches cannabis science degree

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The University of Maryland, Baltimore Monday officially launched a master’s degree in cannabis science and therapeutics, the first in the nation.

The two-year program is based in the university’s graduate school, with heavy support from the School of Pharmacy. It is primarily located at the Universities at Shady Grove.

The program targets much of the growing medical cannabis industry, including health care practitioners, scientists and policy professionals. Medical cannabis is legal in Maryland.

Students will learn the knowledge and skills needed to support patients and the medical cannabis industry, add to research, and develop medical cannabis policy.

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents approved the program at its meeting Friday.