The University of British Columbia - Faculty of Medicine

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Health Administration

The University of British Columbia - Faculty of Medicine

Faculty:Faculty of Medicine
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Length:24 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $15,711

Description:

The MHA is a professional program for clinicians, administrators, researchers and managers who are seeing solutions to today’s complex health delivery issues. Our weekend modular format is designed for working professionals. You will complete courses that provide the big picture of health care such as health policy, social determinants of health and quality of care. You will also gain essential skills for management through courses in accounting, finance, IT, human resources and leadership. The program is 24 months, including 24 courses and a capstone research project.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*76
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Degree: A degree that is academically equivalent to a UBC 4-year Bachelor’s degree or a designation of equivalent status by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.


    GPA: At least four years of study with a B+ average (76% or higher) in third and fourth year-level course work.


    Quantitative skills: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in quantitative skills. There are two ways to meet this requirement: a final grade of B+ (76%) on an approved undergraduate (or graduate) university-level mathematics or statistics course taken within ten years of application to the program or, minimum scores from a Graduate Record Exam (GRE)*, or equivalent, taken within the last 5 years. *Applicants with math or statistics courses exceeding the ten-year timeline may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Professional Programs Manager to discuss: gina.abernethy@ubc.ca

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 13, 2022