Medicine Hat College
Founded 1965 | Medicine Hat, AB
Students at Medicine Hat College study in Canada’s sunniest city, which annually receives 2,512 hours of rays. While most students attend the Medicine Hat campus, the college also has a campus in Brooks, a community of roughly 14,000 located about 110 kilometres west of Medicine Hat. Townhouse-style student residences are available at both campuses.
The college offers 40-plus certificate, diploma, degree, trades and university programs in areas like environmental reclamation, information technology, speech pathology, social work, education and nursing. Welding, plumbing and carpentry apprenticeship programs are also available. This year, Medicine Hat is introducing diplomas in Sustainable Innovation and Service Dog and Canine Studies Management. Research facilities at the college include a 3D printer, driving simulators and high-fidelity mannequins for students training to be first responders.
Medicine Hat offers programming with a global focus, such as the Intercultural Awareness Certificate, which may include a study-abroad component. The college itself hosts many international students, most of whom come from India, the Philippines, Jamaica, Brazil, Japan and South Korea.
The college is also known for its athletic teams—known as the Rattlers—that compete in basketball, cross-country running, soccer, volleyball and golf.
Popular Programs
• Business Administration Diploma
• University Studies: Bachelor of Nursing
• University Studies: Education
• Bachelor of Applied Health Science—Paramedic
• University Studies: Science
School Size
Mid-sized
Tuition
• Degree: $4,861-$7,697
• Diploma: $4,861-$8,588
• Certificate: $5,509-$7,292
• Post-Grad: $4,861–$5,995
Residence Offerings
Yes
Cool Options
• Sustainable Innovation Diploma (Business & Science Majors): Students develop, implement and lead sustainable innovation strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
• Service Dog and Canine Studies Management: Students gain on-the-job training and develop the necessary skills for owning and operating a variety of canine facilities, from grooming businesses to training centres. Students also learn to train dogs that assist people with disabilities, PTSD, diabetes, or who are hard of hearing.