Program Overview

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

The University of British Columbia offers two professional master's degrees: the Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) and the Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP). These innovative, interdisciplinary graduate degrees combine sector-specific courses taught through the Faculty of Applied Science with business and leadership courses taught through Sauder's Robert H. Lee Graduate School.

Master of Health Leadership and Policy

The Master of Health Leadership and Policy is designed to advance careers in health-care leadership. This degree provides students with the technical skills and business knowledge necessary to accelerate their careers and make a positive impact in the health-care industry.

Master of Engineering Leadership

The Master of Engineering Leadership is designed to move students ahead in their careers with a professional master's degree in engineering leadership. This degree provides students with sector-specific technical knowledge, expands their network, and develops the leadership and communication skills necessary to confidently take their careers in new directions and make an impact in their industry.

Education Grounded in Experience

The MEL and MHLP programs offer tangible, career-building skills through capstone projects, practicums, and project-based coursework. Students gain real-world experience and develop the skills necessary to succeed in their chosen field.

MEL & MHLP Spotlights

The MEL and MHLP programs have a number of success stories, showcasing how students are making an impact in their fields. These stories highlight the real-world applications of the degree programs, offering insights into the skills, experiences, and accomplishments that define graduates of the MEL and MHLP programs.

• Peter's path to leading innovation in urban sustainability
• Holistic education blends urban planning and urban engineering
• Master's degrees: Key differences between the MEL and an MBA
• Master's degrees: Key differences between the MHLP and the MHA
• Regenerative design for high-performance buildings
• Urban Systems students develop advocacy system map and action plan for BEST's Eco-Voyage initiative

Events

The MEL and MHLP programs offer a number of events, including online information sessions. These events provide opportunities for prospective students to learn more about the programs and ask questions.

• January 2026 MHLP Online Information Session
• January 2026 MEL Online Information Session
• February 2026 MHLP Online Information Session
• February 2026 MEL Online Information Session
• March 2026 MHLP Online Information Session
• March 2026 MEL Online Information Session

Alumni Spotlights

The MEL and MHLP programs have a number of successful alumni, who are leveraging their degrees to reach new personal and professional heights. These stories showcase the impact of the MEL and MHLP programs and the opportunities available to graduates.

• Alumni Spotlight: Sonia Tsang
• Alumni Spotlight: Lisa Jang
• Alumni Spotlight: Ayman Fahmy
• Alumni Spotlight: Gabriela Mercado
• Alumni Spotlight: Riya Tolia
• Alumni Spotlight: Charmaine Viaje

Find Out If You're Eligible

Prospective students can answer a few quick questions to understand if they are eligible to apply to the MEL or MHLP programs.

Program Details

The MEL and MHLP programs are designed to provide students with the technical skills and business knowledge necessary to accelerate their careers and make a positive impact in their chosen field. The programs offer a number of benefits, including:

• Sector-specific technical knowledge
• Expanded network
• Leadership and communication skills
• Tangible, career-building skills through capstone projects, practicums, and project-based coursework
• Real-world experience and application of skills

The MEL and MHLP programs are ideal for students who are looking to advance their careers and make a positive impact in their chosen field. The programs offer a number of opportunities for students to develop their skills and knowledge, and to make a meaningful contribution to their industry.