Why UBC Master of Engineering Leadership and Master of Health Leadership and Policy

Why UBC MEL MHLP

Sector-specific specializations to take your career in new directions.

The UBC Master of Engineering Leadership and UBC 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 and business courses from UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School. 

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. 

Why choose Master of Health Leadership and Policy

Why UBC MHLP?

UBC’s Master of Health Leadership and Policy will empower you to be a leader in the health-care sector. You’ll gain knowledge, hands-on experience and industry connections – setting you up to succeed in a range of clinical practice and management environments.  

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Why choose Master of Engineering Leadership

Why UBC MEL?

UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership sets you up to be a leader in your field. Sector-specific specializations, access to top-tier faculty, partnerships with industry and a network of like-minded peers give you a competitive advantage and enable you to accelerate your career.  

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Discover why UBC is consistently ranked one of the world’s best universities and how our commitment to excellence can empower you to achieve your goals. 

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Application deadline

Get ready to apply! Admissions for the 2026 intake will open on January 1, 2025.  The application deadline for Round 1 is March 25, 2025.

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