Cannabis Biology & Chemistry, Certificate
The Cannabis Biology and Chemistry Certificate Program is a 9-credit hour certificate program, offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels, that is housed in the Chemistry Department. The Program is designed for students with a strong biology or chemistry background or students with an undergraduate degree in biology or chemistry to gain advanced coursework relevant to cannabis sciences.
Entering students are expected to have completed relevant courses from the following list which are prerequisites for the CBC courses included in the certificate program. The specific required prerequisite courses will vary depending on the student's selection of CBC courses.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Colorado State University-Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, all candidates who are extended an offer of employment must complete and pass a background check. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV or credit check.
All new hires must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States within 3 days of hire.
For positions requiring a degree, candidates must provide an official transcript to Human Resources within 30 days of hire.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English-proficiency requirements for all programs (except Nursing and MBA)
- A minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based test, a minimum score of 61 on the TOEFL internet-based (iBT);
- A minimum band score of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test; or
- A minimum score of 95 on the Duolingo English Test (for undergraduate programs only-excludes undergraduate nursing).
English-proficiency requirements for Nursing and MBA programs.
- A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based test, a minimum score of 79-80 on the TOEFL internet-based (iBT) or
- A minimum band score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test
- A minimum score of 110 on the Duolingo English Test for undergraduate nursing (not accepted for graduate programs).
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
9555 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 30 USD