Brock University’s Department of Biological Sciences has submitted a Statement of Intent that it wishes to submit the Bachelor of Science in Cannabis Sciences (Honours, with Major) program and the Bachelor of Science in Cannabis Sciences, with Co-Op, program for approval under the Internal Quality Assurance Process (IQAP).

As part of that process, the Statement is being made available for the information of the University community, to allow the opportunity for comment prior to moving to the next step in the IQAP.

The Statement of Intent can be viewed on the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic website. The posting will remain in place for 21 days — until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8.

Comments on the above proposal must be submitted by Wednesday, June 8 by email to the Academic Review Committee via Vice-Chair Brian Power, Biological Sciences Department Chair Jeff Stuart, Adjunct Professor Jonathan Simone and Adjunct Professor Matthew Green.

In submitting a response, please include the new program title in the subject line.

More information on the proposed Cannabis Sciences programs can be found in a December 2021 Brock News article highlighting some of the projects supported by Brock’s Academic Initiatives Fund.