Medical Plant Sciences, B.S.

Medicinal Plant Sciences – 34 Months Online

Beal University

Location: Online
Length: 34 months*
Credential: Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) Biology

The cannabis industry shows fast growth — and with that growth comes a wide range of new jobs. Beal’s online cannabis degree programs provide the skills and knowledge you need to enter this thriving field. Select from four online programs to fit your desired path and interests: medicinal plant sciences (B.S.), cannabis sciences (A.A.S.), or cannabis business administration (A.A.S.). Take courses online and earn your cannabis degree in as little as 18 months.

This program is for:

  • Those who are interested in any aspect of plant sciences, such as cannabis or other medicinal plants, naturopathy, or plant biology more broadly.
  • Anyone seeking employment in a medicinal plant science-related field, such as research, laboratory, manufacturing, cultivation, and product development.
  • Existing biological sciences professionals who wish to further their careers.

This degree prepares students for direct entry into research, laboratory, manufacturing, cultivation, and product development roles.

The Medicinal Plant Sciences program is a Bachelor of Science degree that is designed to offer students a broad survey of the physical, chemical, and biological sciences, as well as provide a foundational introduction to the medicinal plant sciences. Additionally, the program offers an array of cannabis-specific instruction, including an overview of analytical methodologies. Upper-level coursework emphasizes critical thinking, research, and communication skills.

  • Biology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Environmental Biology
  • Chemistry I & II
  • Organic Chemistry I & II
  • Clinical Chemistry I & II
  • Biochemistry
  • Phytochemistry
  • Cannabis Product Development
  • Plant Sciences Research
  • Phytochemistry
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Cannabis Laboratory Fundaments
  • Plant Kingdom
  • Immunology
  • Medicinal Plant Chemistry I & II

At the completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate competency across the physical and biological sciences, including biology and chemistry.
  • Demonstrate competency across the medicinal plant sciences, including plant biology, , phytochemistry, and ethnobotany.
  • Demonstrate a foundational understanding of cannabis analytical methodologies..
  • Demonstrate competency in critical thinking, research, and both written and oral communication.