The Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) is a master's degree program designed for clinicians seeking to advance their careers into healthcare leadership and management roles. This interdisciplinary program combines expertise from the UBC School of Nursing and UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School. It equips students with essential business and leadership skills alongside in-depth healthcare knowledge. The curriculum focuses on best practices in healthcare, administration, public policy, project management, and organizational leadership, providing a holistic understanding for effective transformation within the healthcare system.
Graduates of the MHLP program are prepared to assume positions of responsibility, driving change, leading quality improvement initiatives, and transforming the healthcare system. The program provides a competitive edge by combining specialized healthcare knowledge with broad business acumen, preparing students for roles such as clinical educators or clinical managers.
Please visit the official UBC MHLP website for the most current fee information.
Master's degree from the University of British Columbia.
The MHLP program offers a full-time option that can be completed in 12 months, or a part-time option that extends to 24 months.
Graduates are prepared for leadership and management roles such as Clinical Educator, Clinical Manager, Healthcare Leader, and Project Manager. The program equips students with skills to drive change and transform the healthcare system.
The curriculum integrates healthcare, administration, public policy, project management, organizational leadership, strategic planning, and managerial accounting. Leadership development is a core component throughout all courses.
Information regarding the application process and opening dates for the MHLP program can be found on the official UBC MHLP website. The application opening for the 2028 intake is typically in the fall, but exact dates are not yet confirmed.