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Economic Evaluation in Health Care MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

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:

  • Office of Health Economics (OHE)
  • NICE
  • Eli Lilly
  • Oxford Outcomes
  • Gallaher
  • IMS Health
  • IQVIA Health.

Which department am I in?

Business

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£20,500.00 (US$ 26,474) per year
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £20500. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Northampton Square

Finsbury,

Islington,

London,

EC1V 0HB, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You should have: Some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification) and A lower second class (2.2) or above undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in an economics related discipline (e.g. Finance, Business), Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or any other health science related discipline. If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification: IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test) OR A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia or the USA. TOEFL: We require a well-balanced overall score of at least 100 and no less than 25 in the Writing section.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • Kaplan International College (KIC) London
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