Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education (MHLP) is a professional degree designed for clinicians aiming to expand their expertise in the dynamic fields of practice trend analysis and clinical education delivery. This interdisciplinary approach combines advanced health care studies from the School of Nursing with the renowned business education of UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School.

Program Structure

The program offers flexible study options, allowing students to choose between a full-time, 12-month program or a part-time, 24-month alternative. The full-time option fast-tracks learning, enabling students to enhance their skillset and knowledge within a year. The part-time route allows students to balance professional commitments while progressively building clinical leadership capabilities.

What Makes the Program Unique

The MHLP in Clinical Education program uniquely melds healthcare and business education, providing students with strategic skills essential for leadership roles within their organization. Clinical education courses offer a comprehensive view, from understanding the context of clinical education to applying theoretical knowledge in creating diverse learning experiences. Business courses from UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School equip students with a robust foundation in data analysis, project management, and organizational leadership skills.

Career Options

Clinical educators play an essential role in educating pre-licensure clinicians and ensuring the ongoing professional development of practicing professionals. Graduates will develop the tools to create caring and collaborative clinical education environments, enabling clinicians to meet practice standards and deliver responsive, patient-centered care. Career options include education for patient care and professionals, change management, health services program management, and leadership in quality, safety, and systems improvement.

Tuition and Financial Support

Tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Domestic: $32,912.70 (first year)
• International: $68,072.20 (first year) The program does not offer UBC scholarships, grants, or funding directly. Students are encouraged to explore external scholarships, loans, or employer support for financial assistance.

Enrolment, Duration, and Other Statistics

Enrolment data for the program includes:

• Applications: 45 (2023), 39 (2022), 75 (2021), 43 (2020), 33 (2019)
• Offers: 32 (2023), 19 (2022), 44 (2021), 25 (2020), 21 (2019)
• New Enrolment: 21 (2023), 15 (2022), 38 (2021), 22 (2020), 16 (2019)
• Total Enrolment: 28 (2023), 45 (2022), 22 (2021), 15 (2020), 12 (2019) The minimum time to completion is 1.02 years, and the maximum time is 2.04 years, with an average of 1.11 years of study.

Related Programs

Related programs in the same academic unit include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
• Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics (GCCI)
• Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care (MHLP)
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Further Information

The program specialization is in Clinical Education, which offers a unique combination of healthcare and business classes. Clinical education courses take a holistic perspective, including exploring the context of clinical education to learning how to put theory into practice as students develop diverse learning experiences. The program is classified under Medical, health, and life sciences, Health sciences, and Nursing, as well as Social sciences, Education, and Specialized studies in education. The program identifier is VGMMHLP-1A.