Across the world, healthcare systems face the challenge of meeting vast patient needs with limited resources. Enter Health Economics - a vital and rapidly growing field that drives intelligent decision-making and shapes impactful policies.
This course is your gateway to mastering the most crucial aspects of health economics and health policy, specifically tailored to respond to the challenges faced by healthcare systems and decision-makers around the world.
Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional, a manager looking to make a bigger impact, or a recent graduate eager to jumpstart your career, this course will immerse you in the vital issues shaping the future of healthcare.
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This course will run over 1 year full-time, or 2 years part-time. While the exact content may change, here’s what you can expect to study each term. This is based on a full time Masters course.
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Dive into Health Economics and Policy, a cutting-edge programme for those who are keen to understand and tackle the important challenges facing health care systems.
You'll learn how to examine health issues from an economic perspective and develop the skills to conduct impactful analyses that help healthcare decision-makers maximise the efficiency of limited resources. Additionally, you'll gain a deep understanding of the economic and policy frameworks that shape healthcare management.
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In addition to providing specialist skills and knowledge highly sought after in the healthcare sector, our course is taught by industry-leading experts who bring real-world experience and cutting-edge research to the classroom.
This programme is available both full-time and part-time at our Dubai campus. You’ll learn from world-leading academics and researchers at a top 100 global university. From the outset we’ll challenge and encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner.
This course consists of several taught modules and a dissertation.
We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
The programme comprises 120 credits of taught material and a 60 credit dissertation.
The following must be taken
| Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation in Health Economics | 60 | |
| Economic Evaluation in Health Care | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Epidemiology, Statistics and Research Methods | 20 | Semester 1 |
| Global Health Economics | 20 | Semester 1 |
| Modelling for Health Economics | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis | 20 | Semester 1 |
To secure your place at the University of Birmingham Dubai, you must meet both our general entry requirements and the specific criteria for your chosen course. Your application will be carefully reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will determine if you will receive an offer.
You should have a 2:1 Honours degree, or an equivalent professional qualification and profession experience in health services management. This course doesn't require a first degree in economics.
In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation.
September 2025 (full-time) per year
September 2025 (part-time) per year
We charge an annual tuition fee. The fees quoted are by full time or part time per year of study. For those studying courses over two or more years, the tuition fee will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
Tuition fees can be paid in full or in three instalments per year of study.
Birmingham attracts the best and brightest students from across the globe. For students with the potential to thrive here, we have a number of scholarships available at our Dubai campus.
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Our MSc Health Economics and Health Policy prepares you for a range of careers in areas such as consultancies, the pharmaceutical industry and international governmental and non-governmental bodies. You can also progress to explore teaching and research positions at academic institutions.
In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
At Birmingham, your university experience isn’t just about studying. You will have the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life at our Dubai campus.
Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus, with its iconic buildings overlooking stunning parkland and friendly community, will quickly make you feel at home in the UAE's second city. Expect plenty of exciting activities to get involved in outside of your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Coming to the University of Birmingham Dubai to study might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation partners allow you to enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming, and sociable surroundings.
Enrich your life with endless attractions, entertainment and lifestyle opportunities. In just over 50 years, Dubai has transformed itself from a tiny settlement to a glistening city and world-class destination. It’s no wonder our students fall in love with the city.
Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus is where our diverse community comes together, providing a home for up to 3,000 students to learn, relax, and socialise.
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to all of our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus, so that you can get the most out of your university experience.
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