A Year Can Change Everything
The School of Nursing is once again leading the way in its educational programmes. On January 4th we welcomed the first cohort of students into the new Master’s of Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care (MHLP Seniors Care) Programme. The goal of this one year graduate degree is to educate leaders in the provision of care to Seniors in order to respond to shifting demographic trends.
Seniors are expected to account for nearly one-quarter of British Columbia’s population by 2036, and the proportion of seniors aged 85 and older is accelerating rapidly. Moreover, a significant proportion of seniors are accessing acute and community care services. Thus, there is a need for professionals with the knowledge and skills to ensure quality of care delivery and lead innovation in this field of healthcare practice.
The 12-month graduate degree, which is delivered in partnership with Applied Science and the Sauder School of Business, is designed to develop health care specialists with the knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes and foster the wellbeing of seniors, in both community and institutional contexts.
Nursing has always played an important role in the care of seniors. We have a number of faculty who lead programmes of research in seniors care. This new programme builds upon strengths and expertise of faculty in the School of Nursing.
If you’re thinking about making more of your career in health, think about the difference a year at UBC can make. Build knowledge. Cross disciplines and boundaries. Gain confidence. Master the leadership skills that will take you to the next level. Invest in yourself and help to shape the future of care for Seniors.
For more information about the programme or for application information contact mhlp.ubc.ca
Submitted by Judith Lynam
