The MHA is designed for achievers who envision a career and future in health care. Students are selected from diverse backgrounds including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians and other clinicians, administrators, managers and professionals in health care and related fields.
Our School and the MHA program values and seeks to enrol Indigenous students and students with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, ability/disability, and geographical and religious contexts. Our admissions processes and committees take into account equity, diversity and inclusion in criteria development, the assessment of merit relative to these criteria, and the student community across our graduate programs.
Our application for our September 2022 intake has closed. Late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the MHA program with your request for consideration. Applications for our September 2023 intake will open on November 1, 2022.
Applicants must meet both the minimum academic requirements and relevant work experience set out by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Master of Health Administration program.
Minimum Academic Requirements
Applicants with Canadian or U.S. academic credentials |
*Applicants with math or statistics courses exceeding the ten-year timeline or applicants with exceptional circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the program to discuss your application. |
Applicants with International Credentials |
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* Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and other standardized tests
- The minimum requirements for the GRE is a score in the 50th percentile or above in both the verbal and quantitative components. UBC institution code is 0965 and Department Code is 0616.
- The minimum requirements for the GMAT is a minimum of 550 overall and at least a 50th percentile in each test section.
- More information on the GRE and other standardized exams can be found on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website. Please note that exams should be written well in advance of the deadline for the results to be included in your application. Contact the testing agency for information on processing times.
Meeting the minimum criteria does not ensure acceptance into the program – most successful applicants present requirements that are more than the minimum. Applicants should review our Steps to Apply and Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Relevant work experience/skills
Applicants must present demonstrated work experience or skills in a health-related field. This information should be noted in the following required documents.
Letter of intent (LOI) | Applicants are encouraged to be specific in their letters of intent and clearly articulate your interests in pursuing the MHA at UBC, and describe how the program fits within your overall personal and professional goals.
To help us get a better sense of why you wish to pursue the MHA and your professional goals, please answer the following three questions in your letter of intent: For 2022: Applicants are invited to tell the admissions committee through the Letter of Intent and other supporting documents, how you might contribute to knowledge, understanding or experiences of equity, diversity and inclusion as a student in the MHA. |
Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
A detailed and up-to-date CV that highlights your professional work experience and relevant skills. |
Three letters of reference |
We require three professional references letters from individuals who can comment on your work experience and professional character. These can be provided by former instructors, supervisors, employers etc.
Electronic submission of references is managed through the Graduate Studies online application site. Your referees will be sent an automated reference request when you register their information in the “References” section of your application. Please carefully review the steps under How to Apply to ensure the timely receipt of your references by the deadline. Referees who are unable to access the Graduate Studies online application site can complete submit a mailed letter following the MHA_ReferenceInstructions_Nov2019. |
Applicants should review our Steps to Apply and Frequently Asked Questions for more information.