##  [Why UBC MEL MHLP](/why-ubc-mel-mhlp) 

**The** [**UBC Master of Engineering Leadership**](/why-ubc-mel-mhlp/mel "Master of Engineering Leadership") **and** [**UBC Master of Health Leadership and Policy**](/why-ubc-mel-mhlp/mhlp "Master of Health Leadership and Policy") **degrees are for practising professionals who want to advance in their careers and drive innovation in their industry.**



These interdisciplinary professional degrees offer a unique combination of master’s-level technical courses from the [UBC Faculty of Applied Science](https://apsc.ubc.ca) and business courses from [UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School. ](https://www.sauder.ubc.ca)

You’ll graduate with a new understanding of trends in your industry as well as the business knowledge and leadership confidence to take your career in new directions.