Key information
Gain vital quantitative and analytical competencies demanded for major decision-making roles in the healthcare sectors of developed and developing countries. Covering topics from economic evaluation and quantitative methods to welfare economics and epidemiology, this course enables you to pursue a rewarding career in health economics.
Course overview
Benefits of this course
We help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your knowledge of healthcare economics and prepare you for working life in the healthcare field.
Our department hosts the City Health Economics Centre (CHEC) and the London Health Economics Group (LHEG). Your studies will benefit from the expertise in both.
By graduation you will have a sharpened understanding of health economics and its theoretical foundations, as well as improved abilities in analysis and modelling.
You will be also be confident in applying economic evaluations and advanced quantitative methods to healthcare decision-making.
Who is this course for?
This programme is suitable if you are passionate about helping to meet the growing demands for specialists in the economics of health and care. You may have a background in science or economics, giving you the chance to find employment in the field of health economics.
Teaching and assessment
You will learn through a series of lectures that are made available online, as well as through seminars and interactive group work. Lectures introduce key theories, concepts and knowledge which is discussed in seminar groups.
You will learn from research-active academic staff and graduate teaching assistants. We also invite specialist speakers from industry to deliver lectures and seminars in the field of health economics.
Career
The Economic Evaluation in Healthcare MSc can prepare you for careers in areas such as economic consultancies, think-tanks, the pharmaceutical industry and governmental and non-governmental bodies. You might also go on to teaching and research positions at academic institutions.
Our graduates have been recruited by companies including:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Northampton Square
Finsbury,
Islington,
London,
EC1V 0HB, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
City, University of London
Northampton Square,
London,
Islington,
EC1V 0HB, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
City, University of London is located in the heart of the UK’s capital and has a 126-year history of quality education.
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