Master of Health Administration (MHA)

MHA Admission Deadlines

The application system will open on November 1, 2025.
Please note the following admissions deadlines:
February 1, 2026: International applicants
March 1, 2026: Domestic applicants

Flexible learning for healthcare leaders

Designed for working professionals, select MHA course weekends are offered in-person, hybrid, or online. Please contact our program office for more information: mha.program@ubc.ca

The MHA is a 24-month professional program for clinicians, managers and researchers who are seeking solutions to today’s complex health delivery issues. Combining health systems, policies and management, our unique curriculum offers the educational and professional foundations required for leadership in health care. Our weekend modular format allows you to study while continuing to build your career. With our compressed schedule, you attend class every 3-4 weeks.

Experience classes either in person or online. Half of the course weekends are delivered with an online attendance option. To promote flexibility and accessibility for those living outside the Metro Vancouver area, the other course weekends are taught in-person in our UBC Robson Square campus in beautiful downtown Vancouver.

Note: the course delivery mode will vary per course weekend and is determined by course learning outcomes.


“MHA students envision a career and future in health care and are committed to investing academically and professionally to realize this goal. If you are considering the MHA for your further education and training, we invite you to learn more about our program and contact us to discuss your next steps.”

– Nick Bansback, PhD, Director, Master of Health Administration, Associate Professor, School of Population and Public Health

To learn more about how you can accelerate your career in health leadership with the Master of Health Administration, visit our Program Details page.

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Admission Requirements

Program Details

Career Management

MHA Outcomes

Information Session Registration


Winter 2025 Info Session Schedule:

September 23, 12:00-1:00 pm PST
October 28, 12:00-1:00 pm PST

See what UBC students and alumni have to say about the MHA program!

My first year in the MHA program has been an incredible journey. As an Inuvialuk Registered Nurse living, working, and playing in Chief Drygeese Territory in the Akaitcho Region of Denendeh, Yellowknife Northwest Territories, I recognized a need for Indigenous perspectives and worldviews in health care leadership to create safer and more equitable spaces for Northerners. I am grateful for the supportive and encouraging community of MHA staff and my peers. This program has equipped me to be a confident leader, capable in advancing culturally safe care, improving health outcomes and contributing to reconciliation through Indigenous-led health care.”

Jennifer Pitt, RN

Registered Nurse
Yellowknife, NWT

I entered the MHA program hoping to gain a broader understanding of the healthcare system and develop stronger leadership skills. The program delivered. I left with frameworks for evidence-based decision-making, a greater appreciation for complexity, and valuable insights into healthcare’s business dimensions. The experience has been transformative,and I’ve recommended it to colleagues, two of whom are now enrolled.

Carla Whynott, BA

Director of Patient Safety, Island Health Authority
Courtney, BC

My experience in the UBC Master of Health Administration program has been inspiring and enriching. Learning alongside passionate classmates and dedicated faculty challenged me to grow as a leader and think differently about healthcare. The program not only expanded my skills and knowledge but also strengthened my commitment to improving patient care and health systems.

Matthew Kwok, MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP

Emergency Physician, Richmond Hospital
Richmond, BC

I joined the program to zoom out from the pharmacy lens and better understand the big picture—how policies, programs, and people come together (or don’t) to serve the patient. It’s been eye-opening. From learning how systems are designed and evaluated to hearing perspectives from nurses, analysts, frontline staff, and other pharmacists across Canada—I’ve gained insight I wouldn’t have found in any dispensary.

Harkiran Parmar, PharmD

Pharmacist
Surrey, BC

I joined the MHA with the goal of strengthening my leadership skills, broadening my understanding of healthcare systems, and expanding my network. What I found was rewarding: peers who inspired me, discussions that sharpened my thinking, and reflection that deepened my growth. I now have the confidence to contribute to healthcare system improvement with evidence, compassion, and collaboration.

Hamid Shirzad, MD PMP

Advisor, Perinatal, Community of Practice, Doctors of B.C.
Vancouver, BC