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Applications Open for 2023!

January 1, 2022
UBC MEL MHLP Applications Open for 2023

IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO A GREATER DEGREE

Looking for a way to make a greater impact on your professional world? Now is the time to take the next step to take your career in new directions. Start your application for the Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) or Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) professional graduate degree today.

Applications are now officially open for the 2023 cohort. You can now access the online application portal for the MEL and MHLP programs and start your application.

Why pursue an MEL or MHLP? Graduates chose these professional master’s degrees to confidently move into a new career, shift into a related industry, expand their horizons, uncover a new path to leadership, and make a positive difference in their industry.

If you are an experienced professional who is looking for an opportunity to maximize your leadership potential and advance innovation in your field, then the MEL and MHLP programs were designed for you. Explore the programs and specializations that best suit your experience and interests.

GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE

The MEL & MHLP professional master’s degree programs will:

  • Advance your technical or clinical leadership skill-set through engaging classes
  • Develop your fundamental business, management, and communication skills so that you can confidently move into positions of leadership
  • Broaden your professional network as you learn and collaborate with experienced faculty, industry change-makers, and motivated peers

Part-time (24-month) study option is available for both MHLP program in Clinical Education, as well as MEL programs in Urban Systems and Integrated Water Management. Students pursuing this option can expect to be on campus for two weekdays each week (approximately 10 hours total). All other specializations are offered full-time over 12-months.

PREPARE FOR THE APPLICATION DEADLINES

Throughout 2022, there are three MEL and MHLP application rounds.

  • Round 1 (International & Domestic): March 30, 2022
  • Round 2 (International & Domestic): June 30, 2022
  • Round 3 (Canadian & US Applicants ONLY): September 30, 2022

If you are an international student, you have the opportunity to apply to the first two application rounds. We strongly recommend that you apply during the first round to allow time to process your study permits.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Find out if you are eligible, learn how to apply, and begin your application today!

We also encourage you to sign up for an upcoming online information session to learn about program requirements, eligibility, admissions and submitting a strong application for the MEL and MHLP programs.

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