The University of Mississippi will begin offering a masters degree program for medical cannabis research. Ole Miss will begin offering the program in late 2024. The online-only program through the Ole Miss School of Pharmacy will focus on the development of medical cannabis products as well as dietary supplements.
Director of online graduate programs in the biomedical sciences department, David Colby, told the Clarion-Ledger that “We’re more focused on providing the skills for people to be successful in the industry.”
Ole Miss has been involved in cannabis research since the 1960’s. Ole Miss first built a cannabis grow facility for research purposes in 1968. By 1976 the university was growing over 100 varieties of cannabis and they are known today as one of the leading American universities when it comes to cannabis research.
“We’re a national leader in dietary supplements and medical cannabis,” Colby said. “And now we’re going to fully build a curriculum across our university to serve our students.”
As more universities have begun to offer courses and degrees, this Master’s program sets Ole Miss apart.
