Medicine Hat College
Students at Medicine Hat College study in Canada’s sunniest city, which receives 2,544 hours of rays each year. While most students attend the Medicine Hat campus, the college also has a campus in Brooks, a vibrant community located just an hour 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 business, education, environmental biology and reclamation, information technology, nursing, social work, speech language pathology, sport and event marketing and management, sustainable innovation and service dog and canine studies management. Welding, electrical, plumbing and carpentry apprenticeship programs that connect learning and employment are also available. In the fall of 2025, Medicine Hat is launching two new diploma programs: pharmacy technician and addictions counselling.
Medicine Hat offers programming with a global focus and arranges work and study abroad experiences. The college also hosts many international students, including from India, the Philippines, Jamaica, Mexico, Brazil, Japan and South Korea.
The college is also known for its athletic teams—known as the Rattlers—who compete in basketball, hockey, cross-country running, soccer, volleyball and golf.
On the main campus in Medicine Hat, there is an Indigenous gathering space (Ómahksípiitaa), as well as a fitness centre and health simulation labs. The Centre for Innovation supports applied agricultural research and provides opportunity for faculty, students and industry partners to work collaboratively.
Quick facts
School size:
Mid-sized
Tuition:
Degree $5,500-$8,600
Diploma $5,500-$10,200
Certificate $6,400-$8,300
Post-Grad $5,500-$6,500
Residence offerings:
Yes
Popular programs
Business Administration Diploma
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Education
Practical Nursing Diploma
Bachelor of Applied Arts—Art and Design
Cool options
Sustainable Innovation (Business and 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. Students also learn to train dogs that assist people with disabilities, PTSD, diabetes or hearing loss.
Addictions Counselling: This two-year diploma program offers students both theoretical and practical skills in assessment, treatment, prevention and relapse, equipping learners to work in counselling settings with individuals, families, groups and communities.