The health-care system is in a period of disruption and rapid change, creating a crucial need for leaders who can develop and implement transformative practices and who understand how clinical education functions within the broader context of an organization’s goals.
The MHLP in Clinical Education trains health-care leaders to analyze and contribute to professional practice standards and policies, develop strategies to address practitioners’ knowledge gaps, establish positive workplace cultures and create environments that support ongoing learning in support of patient-centred care.
You will develop the educational strategies and leadership skills to create caring, collaborative clinical environments.
This master’s program offers an in-depth exploration of clinical education, from understanding the context of clinical education and developing diverse learning experiences to leading clinical education teams and operations.
You will:
- Analyze and interpret professional practice standards and regulatory policies
- Design immersive learning experiences that cultivate clinical judgment in complex practice environments
- Learn how to align clinical education with broader organizational goals and mandates, ensuring a holistic approach to health care
You’ll also develop your business skills, learning how to:
- Incorporate principles of sustainability in processes and decisions
- Apply visual analytics for effective analysis and communication
- Successfully manage projects and teams
- Address organizational leadership challenges
- Understand key business functions, including accounting, market analysis, negotiations and contract management, and business case development
- Learn how to support and lead strategic innovations
- Be an effective and persuasive communicator
This interdisciplinary program is taught through the School of Nursing within the Faculty of Applied Science and UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School.
Courses incorporate project-based learning, enabling you to apply your knowledge to real-world examples and case studies. In your final semester you will complete a practicum working directly with a community-based partner
You’ll also benefit from professional development and career support from our dedicated career strategists. This includes ongoing workshops and professional development opportunities, one-on-one coaching and industry networking events exclusive to MHLP students.
This comprehensive experience culminates in equipping you with both the credentials and the expertise essential for steering your career toward new horizons.
Prepare for leadership roles where you’ll make bold, impactful decisions with confidence. 71% of our graduates receive promotions, and 78% transition to new career paths. The MHLP is not just about gaining knowledge—it’s about transforming into a leader who drives the future of your industry.
Start of program | As of 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care Registered Nurse | → | Clinical Nurse Educator for Fraser Health Authority |
| Acute Medicine Clinical Nurse | → | Acute Medicine Clinical Nurse Educator at Providence Health Care |
| Biocontainment Treatment Centre Nurse | → | Clinical Nurse Specialist at BC Children’s Hospital |
| Community Health Nurse | → | Adjunct Professor at UBC Regional Clinical Systems Educator, Clinical Informatics at Vancouver Coastal Health |
| COVID-Lead | → | Director of Population Health (Locum) for the Government of Nunavut |
| Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department | → | Manager, Island Health for Vancouver Health Authority |
| Clinical Support Nurse | → | Clinical Informatics Specialist for Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital |
| Emergency Department, Registered Nurse | → | Clinical Educational Consultants at Providence Health Care and Provincial Health Services Authority Interim Manager, Clinical Informatics at BC Children’s Hospital Regional Practice Initiatives Lead at Vancouver Coastal Health Senior Clinical Leader, Office of Virtual Health at Provincial Health Services Authority |
| Forensic Community & Liaison Nurse | → | Clinical Nurse Educator at Provincial Health Services Authority |
| Infection Control Practitioner | → | Policy Analyst at Provincial Health Services Authority |
| MRI Technologist | → | Clinical Instructor, MRI Technology for Vancouver Coastal Health Clinical Planner, Virtual Health for Vancouver Coastal Health |
| Nursing Instructor | → | Faculty, School of Health Sciences at BCIT |
| Nursing Unit Supervisor | → | Clinical Operations Manager for Interior Health Authority Education Coordinator at Vancouver Coastal Health |
| Patient Care Coordinator | → | Clinical Planner for Fraser Health Authority |
| Perioperative Registered Nurse | → | Nursing Practice Initiative Lead for Vancouver Coastal Health |
| Public Health Nurse | → | Nursing Practise Initiatives Lead for Vancouver Coastal Health |
| Project Manager | → | Regional QPS Leader at Vancouver Coastal Health |
| Registered Nurse | → | Clinical Informatics Manager for Vancouver Coastal Health Clinical Instructor at BC Children’s Hospital Clinical Nurse Educators at Provincial Health Services Authority, Providence Health Care and BC Cancer Clinical Nurse Leader at Provincial Health Services Authority Clinical Operations Supervisor at Vancouver Coastal Health ClinicalPlanner, Virtual Health for Vancouver Coastal Health Clinical Planner at Vancouver Coastal Health Clinical Project Manager at Villa Cathay Care Home Faculty, Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing at BCIT Leader, Health Systems Improvement at Health Quality BC Manager for Fraser Health Authority Patient Services Manager for Vancouver Coastal Health Regional Clinical Educator for Vancouver Coastal Health Senior Clinical Nurse Advisor for the First Nations Health Authority Senior Practise Leader at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre Transition Services Coordinator at Vancouver Coastal Health Virtual Health Clinical Leader at Fraser Health Authority |
| Registered Nurse Case Manager | → | Nursing Instructor at BCIT |
| Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit | → | Faculty Instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
| Registered Psychiatric Nurse | → | Clinical Resource Nurse for Vancouver Coastal Health |
| Social Worker | → | Adjunct Professor at UBC |
| Surgical Registered Nurse | → | Project Manager at Providence Health Care |
| Wellness Coordinator | → | Sessional Nursing Instructor at the University of the Fraser Valley |
| Young Nurses’ Network Representative | → | Program Manager at BC Children’s Hospital |
Student Impact
Discover the transformative effects of the Clinical Education program on our students. Explore their personal stories, growth, and the skills they've gained through hands-on experiences. See how this program has shaped their educational journey and prepared them for successful careers in healthcare.
