Health Economics and Health Policy MSc/Postgraduate Diploma

Summary

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

Key facts

Type of Course: Taught

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time. This programme is delivered via block sessions of 3 or 5 days.

Start date: September. There is no official closing date for applications but where possible you are advised to apply by the end of July for admission in September. However, later applications will be considered if places are available.

Entry requirements

The normal entrance requirement for our MSc programmes is a good Honours degree (upper second-class or above), or an equivalent professional qualification and professional experience.

Appropriate career experience may also be taken into account. It is hard to give general rules on these matters, since each case is considered on individual merit. However, the factors which tend to count in one's favour are suitable health services managerial experience, favourable reports from academic referees, or proven ability in research or publication. You should give as much evidence as possible of your capabilities in these areas.

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International students
 We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements 

Standard English language requirements apply

IELTS - 7.0. overall with no less than 6.5 in any band.

TOEFL - Internet based 100 overall with no less than 23 in any band.

Contact details

Dr Pelham Barton
 Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3170
Email: p.m.barton@bham.ac.uk  

Ms Helen Evans
 Unit Manager
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 7694
Email: healtheconomics@contacts.bham.ac.uk

How to apply

When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages

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Fees and funding

2012/13 course fees
UK/EU students
 MSc - £4950 / PGDip £3300 (plus living expenses/hotel costs)

Non UK/EU students
 £16,200 (plus living expenses/hotel costs)

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Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships may be available. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

For further information contact the School directly or email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Programme overview

This programme is suitable for people currently working in the health care 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.

Benefits of doing this course
The Health Economics & Health Policy Masters course:
• brings together professionals from a vast array of work environments, locations and backgrounds offering the benefit of knowledge and experience sharing
• does 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 (3 or 5 days) making it easier for you and your employers to manage your study leave

 

Related links

School of Health and Population Sciences website
  

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Modules

The programme consists of taught modules (120 credits), plus a dissertation (10,000 words) on an agreed topic in an area of health economics or health policy (60 credits). There are five compulsory modules, each of 20 credits:

Students then have the freedom to select the modules for the remaining 20 credits from the range offered by the School of Health and Population Sciences or, with departmental agreement, by other departments within the University.

Optional Modules - please select 20 credits

Assessment

 
All assessment of compulsory modules on the Health Economics & Health Policy Masters course is by assignment.