Study Health Economics: A guide for students from Kenya
Study Health Economics at a global top 100 university in a vibrant city at the heart of the United Kingdom. Become part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries. We currently have a growing number of Kenyan students at Birmingham studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
We offer two MSc Health Economics courses. These programmes provide an introduction to the central issues in health economics and health policy involved in the management of primary health care.
Why Health Economics at Birmingham?
We offer a wide variety of module options creating a flexible degree to suit your needs.
Our courses bring together professionals from a vast array of work environments, locations and backgrounds offering the benefit of knowledge and experience sharing.
You will receive advanced technical training in examining health issues from an economics perspective.
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Make sure to choose "Applied Health and Healthcare Management" from the what subject are you considering option to learn more about this exciting programme.
We will also send you scholarship opportunities and information about events you can attend to find out more about our programmes.
Study in the UK
The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the Russell Group with a glorious, green campus, outstanding teaching and facilities and a vibrant and welcoming community. Located in the heart of England, Birmingham is an exciting and vibrant city with a fascinating history.
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Entry requirements
We welcome students from a range of backgrounds including those who have a 2:1 degree or an equivalent professional qualification in health services management.
Your degree will need to be from a recognised institution and you will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/50.
Details regarding alternative qualification equivalents and further entry criteria can be found on our website.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees for international students for 2024/25 entry:
£23,310
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure that fears about finance do not constrain our students, we are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships.
We are pleased to offer the following funding opportunity for Kenyan students:
Explore our postgraduate funding database to find out more!
Where will your degree take you?
An MSC in Health Economics is ideal for individuals wishing to embark on a career as a health economist in industry, the health service or academia.
Health economic careers
These careers include work in hospitals, research, universities, health insurance corporations, pharmaceutical companies, governmental bodies, as well as international organisations.
International study
For more information regarding visas, accommodation, student support or student life, please visit our dedicated international study webpages. Here you can find country specific information such as details regarding in-country events and how to apply.
International students at UoB
