Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
64,831
(c. USD46,498.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) in Seniors Care is an advanced professional program designed for healthcare practitioners aiming to develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive care solutions for elderly populations across various community and institutional environments. This multidisciplinary curriculum merges specialized healthcare education with business courses from UBC Sauder's Robert H. Lee Graduate School, equipping you with the expertise to advance your professional trajectory.
Shifting population dynamics have intensified the demand for skilled healthcare leaders capable of shaping person-centered elderly care approaches in diverse settings. Employers increasingly value healthcare experts who can create forward-thinking care models while possessing the managerial acumen and leadership capabilities to effectively direct teams and drive organizational transformation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold an undergraduate credential in healthcare or related field (Nursing, Social Work, Occupational or Physical Therapy, Dietetics).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience with at least one year in seniors care.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants from a university outside Canada at which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to graduate studies are: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 90 overall with a minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing & Speaking (Internet version); minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing (paper version); or IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual score less than 6.0; or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): minimum overall score of 85, with a final score of 3 in the speaking test.
Tuition
CAD
64,831