Overview

Movements to destigmatize, decriminalize, and legalize the medical and recreational use of cannabis have made the worldwide cannabis industry skyrocket in recent years.

The Cannabis Chemistry programme from York College of Pennsylvania tailors the respected applied science programs to the demand for trained chemists in this field. As the first degree of its kind in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region, the BS in Cannabis Chemistry equips students with the experience and technical skills necessary to enter the field or apply for graduate programs in cannabinoid chemistry and related areas.

Career Opportunities and Benefits

York College’s well-rounded BS in Cannabis Chemistry can lead to a successful career in the cannabis industry and many other fields such as healthcare, industrial laboratories, agriculture, government agencies, and academics.

Close instruction and hands-on experience in laboratory practices and chemical instrumentation ready students for similar careers such as hops analysis in breweries, essential oil purification and analysis, drug and pharmaceutical analysis, or quality control.

Students can also use their training in cannabis extraction science to inform a career in business, education, law, regulation, or compliance.

Careers in Cannabis Chemistry

These are just a few of the many career opportunities graduates of the Cannabis Chemistry degree may find:

Cultivation Technician

Cannabis Chemist

Analytical Chemist

Extraction Technician

Lab Testing Professional

Product Developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Science

Natural Products and Society

Physical Chemistry for Biosciences

Advanced Spectroscopy of Natural Products

Medicinal Plant Chemistry

Hemp and Cannabinoid Science and Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: The Early Decision application deadline for the Fall semester is November 1.

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Official copy of your secondary school report with grades or mark sheets, translated into English if needed. They should show 3 years of results. Please include which subjects you are taking in your last year of secondary school.

Proof of English proficiency — English language proficiency is required for all students whose native language is not English. Proof of English proficiency is required for both admission and the issuance of visa documents.

At least one letter of recommendation (two if no SAT)

Copy of your passport

Financial Certification Form

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year
Out-of-State

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year

Living costs

York

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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