Economic Evaluation in Health Care MSc

Northampton Square, London, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgram duration

20,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Gain vital quantitative and analytical competencies demanded for major decision-making roles in the healthcare sectors of developed and developing countries. Covering topics from economic evaluation and quantitative methods to welfare economics and epidemiology, this course enables you to pursue a rewarding career in health economics.

We help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your knowledge of healthcare economics and prepare you for working life in the healthcare field.

Our department hosts the City Health Economics Centre (CHEC) and the London Health Economics Group (LHEG). Your studies will benefit from the expertise in both.

By graduation you will have a sharpened understanding of health economics and its theoretical foundations, as well as improved abilities in analysis and modelling.

You will be also be confident in applying economic evaluations and advanced quantitative methods to healthcare decision-making.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

We help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your knowledge of healthcare economics and prepare you for working life in the healthcare field.

Our department hosts the City Health Economics Centre (CHEC) and the London Health Economics Group (LHEG). Your studies will benefit from the expertise in both.

By graduation you will have a sharpened understanding of health economics and its theoretical foundations, as well as improved abilities in analysis and modelling.

You will be also be confident in applying economic evaluations and advanced quantitative methods to healthcare decision-making.

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

IELTS

6.5+

You should have:

Some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification)

and

An upper second class (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in an economics related discipline (e.g. Finance, Business), Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or any other health science related discipline.

Students with a good lower second class in one of the above disciplines might be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification:

IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test) OR
A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia or the USA.

All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa.

Program Duration

12 Months

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
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Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

12,280 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

20,500 GBP

Other Expenses

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# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

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