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City, University of London: Health Economics
| Institution | City, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Economics View department profile |
| Web | https://www.city.ac.uk |
| spga-admissions@city.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career as a health economist? The Health Economics MSc has been designed for those who have a background in economics and are looking to specialise. However, we also offer provision to those who are new to economics.
In developed and developing countries, the demand for specialists in health economics continues to increase. The Health Economics MSc is designed to meet this demand by introducing you to how microeconomics principles can be applied to the analysis of health and healthcare decisions by consumers, firms and governments. As a result, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to work as a Health Economist in the public and private sectors, and international health organisations and NGOs.
The Health Economics MSc will help you: Develop your analytical and modelling abilities; Understand the principles of microeconomics applied to health and healthcare; Apply principles and methods of economic evaluation; Assess the principal theoretical models developed by economists to explain the healthcare sector; Understand and apply the advanced quantitative methods used in health economics and economic evaluation; Design, analyse and interpret economic evaluation research.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To apply for this course, you should have: - Some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification). Students with a good lower second-class undergraduate degree in one of the above disciplines might be considered on a case-by-case basis and their experience taken into account. If you have a background in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or other health science related discipline and wish to pursue a career as a Health Economist please apply to the MSc Economic Evaluation in Healthcare as the MSc Health Economics requires a background in Economics. If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification: All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa. |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 19527 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 19527 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11697 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11697 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11697 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11697 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To apply for this course, you should have: - Some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification). Students with a good lower second-class undergraduate degree in one of the above disciplines might be considered on a case-by-case basis and their experience taken into account. If you have a background in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or other health science related discipline and wish to pursue a career as a Health Economist please apply to the MSc Economic Evaluation in Healthcare as the MSc Health Economics requires a background in Economics. If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification: All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa. |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 9763 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 9763 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 5849 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5849 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5849 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5849 GBP for Year 1 |
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