About the program The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at McGill’s Macdonald Campus is accepting applications for its Diploma in Commercial Cannabis. The courses taught in the program will cover a wide range of topics, from plant cultivation, and plant pathology, to postharvest management, cannabinoid extraction, product development, regulations, and ethics. The Diploma in Commercial Cannabis is a 30-credit full-time program with limited enrolment. It includes two academic terms and a 12-week industry internship. In the first academic term (Jan-April 2021), students take a suite of courses on the chemistry of cannabinoids, product development and quality control, as well as the societal and the regulatory framework. During the second term (June-August 2021), students will take a sequence of courses in cannabis cultivation, pathology and breeding. They will gain hands-on experience by conducting experiments using the latest advanced microbiology and molecular biology tools in our growth chambers and laboratories and will participate in field trips to licensed cannabis producers to deepen their understanding of the cannabis supply chain. In the last academic term (Sept-December 2021), students will participate in a 12-week industry internship.

Admission requirements A Bachelor of Science (BSc) in biological, agricultural, or environmental sciences, including a course in biochemistry or organic chemistry; completed in the past 5 years, and A minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent; An updated curriculum vitae summarizing work activities may be required for education completed more than five years ago.

Steps for applying Submit a formal application to McGill University. Apply online here. The deadline for applying is September 1, 2020.

Payment of a C$5,000 deposit at the time of acceptance of the offer of admission

Internships Internship Requirements The cannabis industry requires that students provide a criminal record check dated within 90 days prior to the start of the internship. A criminal record check that is dated more than 90 days prior to the start of the internship is considered invalid. This requirement aligns with Federal governmental guidelines (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/cannabis-regulations-licensed-producers/security-clearances.html#w). Students who are unable to provide or pass a criminal record check, will not be permitted to register in the internship component of the program, and as such, will not be able to complete the program. For more information on how to obtain a criminal record check, including information on anticipated processing times, please visit the following site: https://www.commissionaires.ca/en/quebec/service/individual/electronic-criminal-record-checks Internship Placement Student preference will be considered; however, placement decisions are based on several factors, including i) the results of interviews conducted by the industry representatives, ii) where the student resides, and iii) the linguistic needs of the industry.

Tuition and expenses Class entering in Winter 2021 FEES (Canadian $) CANADIAN CITIZENS &

PERMANENT RESIDENTS INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS TUITION Winter Term $9000.00 $9000.00 Summer Term $9000.00 $9000.00 Fall Term $4500.00 $4500.00 Total Annual Tuition $ 22,500.00 $ 22,500.00 OTHER FEES Health & Dental Insurance

(single coverage per year) $ 262.97 $ 1291.55* Student Services (per year) $ 266.12 $ 266.12 Student Society (per year) $ 143.00 $ 143.00 Ancillary Fees (per year) $1,021.49 $1,021.49 Total Annual Fees† $1,693.58 $2,722.16 Total Annual Tuition and Fees

(CANADIAN DOLLARS) $24,193.58 $25,222.16 Please note that the tuition fees listed above have been established for the 2021 academic year. Estimated living and personal expenses are not included. *Included in this amount is the optional Macdonald Campus Student Society Dental Insurance plan and the compulsory International Health Insurance premium. For more information, see https://mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/health . †Total annual fees is an estimate and subject to change. Deposit Required A deposit will be required when applicants confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission on Minerva. The C$5,000 non-refundable deposit will be applied to student tuition fees. McGill reserves the right to withdraw the offer of admission if applicants do not accept their offer by the deadline indicated on the admission letter. Financial Support A limited number of scholarships (C$5,000) are available for Quebec residents who enrol in the program. These scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit.