Short course

Health Economics

This course provides the fundamentals of health economics and its importance in decision making. You will develop your knowledge and skills in economic analysis and understand the ethical issues surrounding health economics.

Start date
13 November - 17 November 2023
Duration
5 days
Mode
Face-to-face
Cost
Home - £565 International - £1480
Level
Postgraduate Microcredential
Credit
10 credits

Health Economics

This short course introduces the basic principles of health economics and the role of health economics in decision making. It will also equip you with the knowledge and skills to critique health economics studies. It covers the different methods of economic evaluation and decision modelling, knowledge of health and health care systems, the roles and limitations of markets and incentives in health systems and setting priorities using health economics in health care.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this short course you should be able to:

1. understand the principles of economic analysis and health economics

2. develop knowledge and skills in undertaking economic analysis

3. develop an understanding in the place of economic analysis in health care decision making

4. develop skills in critical appraisal of economic analysis

5. understand the ethical issues surrounding health economics.

Credits

10 credits

Attendance

Required 1 block week of teaching.

Dates

Monday 13th November - Friday 17th November 2023.

Assessment Examination

Examination (100%)

Course Coordinators

 

Stand Alone Course

This short course can be taken as a standalone course if required.

To apply, please contact the Programme Coordinator on 0121 414 7577 or at mph@contacts.bham.ac.uk. For further information on fees please contact the Programme Coordinator. The course can be taken as an assessed or non assessed week.