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University of Birmingham - College of Medicine and Health MSc in Health Economics and Health Policy
University of Birmingham - College of Medicine and Health

MSc in Health Economics and Health Policy

Birmingham, United Kingdom

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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GBP 23,310 / per year **

On-Campus

* UK students I international students (including EU) is 30 June 2024

** for international students I £10,530 UK students

Introduction

Aimed at health care professionals and managers, as well as new graduates, this programme provides an introduction to the central issues in health economics and health policy about the management of primary health care.

Health care systems are being challenged to meet unlimited patient/population needs with constrained resources and health economics plays an important role in resolving these challenges. The programme provides the skills needed to conduct analyses which can inform healthcare decision-makers about how the limited resources can be used efficiently.

This program is suitable for people currently working in the healthcare sector (in both the public and private sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry) who wish to improve their understanding of and skills in health economics. It may also be of interest to new graduates who wish to pursue a career in health economics and/or health services research.

The course does not require a first degree in economics.

MSc intercalation

Please note that this programme can be taken as an intercalated option for those studying MBChB Medicine and Surgery, at another institution. To apply for the Intercalated MSc Health Economics and Health Policy please fill in this registration form and we will be in touch with details about how to apply.

Why study this course?

The MSc Health Economics and Health Policy course:

  • Brings together professionals from a vast array of work environments, locations and backgrounds offering the benefit of knowledge and experience-sharing
  • Do not ask for an economics first degree
  • Has a wide variety of module options creating a flexible degree to suit your needs
  • Offers modules on a block basis (three or five days) making it easier for you and your employers to manage your study leave.

You will:

  • Acquire a strong theoretical and practical foundation in health economics
  • Receive advanced technical training which will enable you to develop your analytical skills for use in health economics
  • Learn how to examine health issues from an economic perspective
  • Gain the skills needed to critically review published economic evaluation studies
  • And obtain an understanding of the role of health economics in healthcare decision-making.

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