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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.
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.
This course will run over 12 months, full-time. It can also be undertaken on a part-time basis. 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 healthcare leaders.
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 primary healthcare management.
The University of Birmingham is also ranked as the first choice for leading graduate employers in the UK.
This course doesn’t require a first degree in economics.
in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine (2024 QS World Rankings)
This course offers flexible modules to fit your needs.
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.
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This programme is available both full-time and part-time, and includes a combination of lectures, small group tutorials, peer group learning and self-study. You’ll learn from world-leading academics and researchers at a top 100 UK university. From the outset we’ll challenge and encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner.
This course consists of seven taught modules and a dissertation.
The programme comprises 120 credits of taught material and a 60 credit dissertation. You’ll have the flexibility to choose between two sets of core modules and can also select an additional module that aligns with your interests.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff. For more information on the circumstances in which the University may need to make changes to modules, please refer to the Terms and Conditions for applicants.
The following must be taken:
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
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Economic Evaluation in Health Care | 20 | Semester 1 |
Introduction to Health Economics | 20 | Semester 1 |
Dissertation | 60 | |
Modelling for Health Economics | 20 | Semester 2 |
Policy + Economics of Healthcare Delivery | 20 | Semester 1 |
Students must choose either Option Set 1 or Option Set 2
Students must choose the following and a total of 20 credits from M-level modules available in the Institute of Applied Health Research. Other optional modules may be available elsewhere in the College of Medicine and Health or in the wider University, but only with prior departmental agreement.
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
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Research Methods for Health Economics | 10 | Semester 1 |
Statistics for Health Economics I | 10 | Semester 1 |
Students must take the following and a total of 10 credits from M-level modules available in the Institute of Applied Health Research. Other optional modules may be available elsewhere in the College of Medicine and Health or in the wider University, but only with prior departmental agreement.
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
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Econometrics | 20 | Semester 1 |
Research Methods for Health Economics | 10 | Semester 1 |
Associate Professor in Health Economics
Dr Raymond Oppong is a Senior Lecturer at the Health Economics Unit, University of Birmingham.
Associate Professor in Health Economics
Staff profile for Jesse Kigozi who is an Associate Professor in Health Economics within the School of Health and Populations Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK.
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
You should have a 2:1 Honours degree, or an equivalent professional qualification and profession experience. This course doesn't require a first degree in economics.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
Improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham with our pre-sessional English courses. If you have a conditional offer, you can take one of these courses as an alternative to retaking IELTS or other similar qualifications.
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, supervision, assessment and includes membership to the Guild of Students.
Full-time
We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2025 entry are above.
The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. You can check whether you are eligible for UK or international fees with our admissions team.
Learn more about postgraduate tuition fees and funding.
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Application deadline for UK and non visa requiring applicants. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
This programme can be taken as an intercalated option for those studying MBChB Medicine and Surgery, at another institution. To apply for the Intercalated MSc Health Economics and Health Policy please fill in this registration form (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/medical-school/intercalation-register-your-interest) and we'll be in touch with details about how to apply. For more information, please contact us on mdsintercalationenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk
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Our MSc Health Economics and Health Policy prepares you for a range of careers in areas such as economic consultancies, the pharmaceutical industry and governmental and non-governmental bodies in the UK and Internationally. You can also progress to explore teaching and research positions at academic institutions.
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Find out why we are the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2024) by meeting some of our successful alumni.
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.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.
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Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to all of our students so that you can get the most out of your university experience.
Our green and spacious campus is the place where our community comes together to learn, relax and socialise. Like a town of its own, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK’s second city.
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